So I've been thinking recently of getting a tattoo. I want it on my back, at/between my shoulderblades. I want it to be fairly large (spanning the width of my back). Basically I want an oak tree, so it will be fairly tall and wide as well.

So when should I get it? How have your tattoos fared with losing weight? I have already lost about 70 lbs, and I have probably 80 more to lose. I wouldn't get it until I've lost at least 100 lbs, and I don't know if I should wait and lose the final 50 after that. I figure the back is a pretty steady area (especially around the shoulder blades), but I really don't want to spend hundreds of dollars and hours of being poked with a needle only to have it end up warped or not the way i want it.

Also, I haven't decided on PS. I might end up wanting a breast reduction or TT. That couuld also change things.

Anyway, thoughts?

Hmmmm.. I've never heard of blacklight ink! Learned something new today!

Cheers for the link. I will definitely check it out. The additional cost definitely makes sense now. I never thought about the difficulty for the artist before. Maybe not such a great idea...I would hate to think I was being "one of those" customers :cool:

Some artist love doing them, look around if that is what you really want. I think there may even be a list of artist that buy from that site. They look cool and can easily be hidden if needed. But before you have it done make sure you have seen some examples of their blacklight work. You don't want to be the one they experiment on. ~Mandy

I promised to post a pic of my new tat. It was taken the day after I got it so my foot is pretty swollen and it was with the camera phone so not the best quality but here ya go!

Looking great DrewsLou!

Don't think I will have my feet done in the near future, but I have gotten some on my arms.

Mandy, could I ask you a question too?

How do you take care of a new upper back tattoo?

I plan on getting one in a few weeks and am kind of wondering.

Thanks,

Carola

I use lubriderm on all of my tattoos, nothing else. I wash them each day with liquid dial and then apply sensitive skin lubriderm several times each day. I let them breath as much as possible and never pick a tattoo. If it itches lightly tap it or scratch around it. Keep it out of the sun and make sure to use sunscreen anytime it will be exposed to direct sun. They heal on their own and really don't need antibiotic creams and such to heal. I know that most places used to recomend triple antibiotic ointment or neosporin, but most of the places around here no longer use any of those things. Most places are telling people that lubriderm or aveno sensitive skin lotions are best. Let me know if you have any other questions. ~Mandy

As soon as the PS gives me the OK, I am getting a tattoo on my belly. Either a water lilly, or lotus. I still have to find something I like.

ETA I already have a butterfly and scroll work on my lower back. I had it done at my high weight, and am really surprised at how well it held up. I will find a pic.

Hey I just thought I would show one of mine...its still in progress

That's beautiful GreatDame! Is that on your arm or leg... I can't really tell in the pic.

Beautiful!!

Thats my leg...it goes allllll the way down...and eventually...all the way up...lol..in real lif my leg doesnt look so damn fat!..lol...but its the only angle I could get most of it in.

It is amazing! Lucky girl!

very very cool!

I had a tattoo done yesterday on my diaphram scar. I'm happy with it and I hope that it will not become warped as I still have some weight to lose and a TT to have done. I'm 25lbs away from goal and i can only hope the doc does not put me back together all crooked. Here's my recent addition. The rest of my tattoos will also be in the asian, western style.

I saw your new tat on another thread Telly. Very cool! Is it your first??

Nana and GreatDame, those are amazing tattoos. I can't wait till mine are all done.