weight loss tattoos

[Trikki87 20]

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

[lellow 1,713]

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!

[Spaness2012 609]

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

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

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.

[Aussie40 5]

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.

[willowcat 93]

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.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

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!

[lellow 1,713]

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.

[kazjim98 618]

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!

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

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?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

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

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

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)

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

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)

[lellow 1,713]

My word' date=' what was he using, a harpoon for a needle?[/quote']

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!

[Trikki87 20]

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