I had told myself that my reward for reaching 100 pound weight loss was to finally get a tattoo. I'm getting close to that goal and am getting excited. I am getting a small one on my back over the right shoulder blade. My concern is that I still have another 100 pounds to go and am worried it could change the shape of look of the tattoo. Suggestions or comments??? Please!?!

I would not do the tattoo at this time. I would make it your ultimate goal. You could have to have plastic surgery for loose skin or any myriad of things.

I recommend meeting with a tattoo artist to design the tattoo you are interested in and then wait until you have lost all the weight to have it done.

Just my 2 cents--

I agree about waiting. For two reasons. If you lose another 100 pounds, you will have some pretty dramatic body shape changes. Particularly towards the end, when there will be lots more skin and way less of the fat that has kept us filled out. Second, a tattoo is permanent. Spend time choosing both a design and an artist. Ask people you see where they got their's and if you really like it (and it shows talent, not just paint between the numbers) go see the artist. Certain ones like photos and complex people really require a specialist.

You might get something small that is shaped in way that it is not likely to get distorted. Then after the next 100 add to it, or get another one.

What kind of tattoo are you looking for? I am not a tattoo guy (my son has enough for both of us) I have just never thought of anything so cool and so timeless that I would want it forever. I wish you could change them like those electronic photo frames. That would be cool. Best of luck. And whatever you decision be sure to put up a picture on your profile.

I would definitely wait until you are at goal, or at least near goal. It might make a difference in your tattoo's final position. It would be a bummer to get it done, and then wish later that it was in a slightly different place!

I would wait until I was done loosing all the weight as well. I don't have any tattoo's; although, my bestie is trying to talk me into it and I might give in one day, but the thought of the pain...LOL!

You could get your tattoo somewhere that's not likely to change much...like near your ankle.

I personally just put off having a tattoo done for this very reason and have decided to have it done when I am close to goal so that I know exactly whether excess skin will come into play. It is permanent - none of us would be happy to have a lopsided tattoo because of changes to the elasticity and draping of the skin.

What are you planning on getting, if you don't mind me asking?

Your skin will not stop shrinking till 2years after your surgery. With this knowledge I think I'd wait on the tattoo save up & make sure I could have it done by one of the best artists in the country. The last thing you want to do is have something permanent on your body hat you will regret.

I have just never thought of anything so cool and so timeless that I would want it forever.

i have wanted to get a tatoo for quite a while.

I am 7 1/2 months PO - 85 lbs down, 15 lbs til goal

i have 3 of the most adoreable grandkids in the world - present company excluded of course

i want their 3 initials put on my palm, or the back of my hand. - nothing gigantic - just small and cute, like they are, and totally timeless

kathy

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bratvp63 your skin will shrink during your extra 100 lb weight loss , so wait a while before tatoo

like others said, you'll have hanging skin after WL - so wait a a year or so, til things "stop hanging" around so much

good luck -with tatoo

your weight loss is great

kathy

Thanks to everyone, I think I will wait. My mother is a watercolor artist and I'm going to have her come up with a floral design that they can duplicate so that way i'll always have a piece of her with me. I appreciate everyone's response.

I would go for it you might create a cool peice of abstract art(good story to tell). When do go make sure it is a good artist and the shop is well known and clean(one of my six was done by artist named Rusty Savage).

Take it from someone who has gained and lost and gained 130.. The expansion and shrinkage has caused havoc to my Tat.

I think waiting and saving up for a really good artist to consult you on the tat ad wait until you are out a bit would be best ...

I have 8 tattoos(all were done before surgery) and now only 1(on my chest above my upper left breast) is changing. I've developed a tremendous amount of extra skin in my breast area(sorry TMI) in the last 3 months and it isn't looking so great. I'm actually in the process of having it removed! Best advice wait until your at or near goal so it will be absolutely beautiful!

I had told myself that my reward for reaching 100 pound weight loss was to finally get a tattoo. I'm getting close to that goal and am getting excited. I am getting a small one on my back over the right shoulder blade. My concern is that I still have another 100 pounds to go and am worried it could change the shape of look of the tattoo. Suggestions or comments??? Please!?!

WE FINALLY GET A PICTURE???!!!???

As a tattoo'd lady myself, I understand why you would want a tattoo now, before goal -- a permanent reminder of how far you've come (so far)! I agree that it is probably best to wait, as you don't want something beautiful and meaningful to morph into a ink splotch. But I also agree that places without as much loose skin (wrist, ankle) would be a smart choice if you can't wait.