I was curious if anyone got a tattoo to Celebrate their weight loss.

What did you get? and why?

I was thinking about getting a tattoo that has to be done in stages or something I could simply add to every 50lbs lost or something like that. Looking for ideas

I got a phoenix tattooed on my back. I didn't do it in stages, just once I got to a stable weight and maintained it for a little bit. The pic is in my gallery here:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/gallery/image/35844-the-completed-phoenix/

I'm glad I did it. I tend to get tattoos to mark important events in my life and that was definitely an important event!

I'm thinking of getting a few "traveling butterflies" up my leg.....not sure yet. But I love the idea of tattooing the journey.

Check my gallery to see mine, I actually stopped work on a sleeve because I wanted my skin to stabilize first. I will have to think about what I want when I get there.

I think a tattoo done in stages to mark progress on the journey is a wonderful idea. But as Terry pointed out, you would need to pick a body part where the skin isnt likely to sag, or to be affected by any later plastic surgery.

I have been thinking about getting a tattoo after the weight is all lost and the plastic surgery has been done, to hide the scars. To see some examples, just google 'tattoo to cover tummy tuck scars' & then click on images.

Fifteen years ago I purposefully had my only tattoo put on the top of my foot because that was the only place I figured wouldn't be affected by weight gain or weight loss--and it wasn't (but it WAS so painful to have it done there!). Good luck.

I am not a fan of tatoos but have no problem with those who want them. I would just suggest waiting until your loss is finished as you may sag in places you never imagined!!!! That I have first hand knowledge of!

I have been thinking about getting a tattoo after the weight is all lost and the plastic surgery has been done, to hide the scars. To see some examples, just google 'tattoo to cover tummy tuck scars' & then click on images.

Just a a cautionary tale, when I had my body lift, my plastic surgeon placed my port just under my skin. When I got a tattoo to cover the body lift scars, a tattoo needle hit the tubing. When I had port replacement surgery for a leak, where the tube was leaking, there was tattoo ink all around it. My surgeon took a picture and showed me. He said he was going to write a paper on it, because he didn't think that it was possible.

So just be careful not to tattoo anywhere near your port.

I think it's a great idea! Tattoo placement is definitely important...I have had 3 tattoos for years and even having lost and gained 150 lbs they have stayed the same because of where they are..Don't forget to post pics if you do get some!

Just a a cautionary tale, when I had my body lift, my plastic surgeon placed my port just under my skin. When I got a tattoo to cover the body lift scars, a tattoo needle hit the tubing. When I had port replacement surgery for a leak, where the tube was leaking, there was tattoo ink all around it. My surgeon took a picture and showed me. He said he was going to write a paper on it, because he didn't think that it was possible.

So just be careful not to tattoo anywhere near your port.

My word, what was he using, a harpoon for a needle?

I'm thinking of getting a few "traveling butterflies" up my leg.....not sure yet. But I love the idea of tattooing the journey.

i have (traveling) pink/blue butterflies up and down my right forearm

Fifteen years ago I purposefully had my only tattoo put on the top of my foot because that was the only place I figured wouldn't be affected by weight gain or weight loss--and it wasn't (but it WAS so painful to have it done there!). Good luck.

yes, my tops of feet hurt pretty good also..i have stars/moons etc on them (both)

I was curious if anyone got a tattoo to Celebrate their weight loss.

What did you get? and why?

I was thinking about getting a tattoo that has to be done in stages or something I could simply add to every 50lbs lost or something like that. Looking for ideas

i think that would a great idea (coming from a very inked woman)

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That was what I was wondering too! I mean, it's not like people who know me don't know how thick my skin is either...! Lol!

thanks for the input y'all! I was thinking about something on my side between my ribcage and thigh (not that big though). I'm thinking maybe my hip.

I'm excited and so indecisive lol

I am thinking of a target or crosshairs over my port just to give my LB nurse a laugh. I figure when I get the excess skin removed, it would get taken off as well.