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Possible first tattoo need help

Hi everyone. I am considering possibly getting my first tattoo. My surgery is on April 9th. Do you think the tattoo might interfere with my surgery. Also I am anemic too.

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      I'm just over 2 weeks post op and got 2 tattoos Wednesday. One on the inside of my right wrist and one on the top of my right foot. Here's my opinion for IV's. I'm a paramedic and from my 8 year

    • Andi
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      I'd recommend waiting just in case for a few reasons. I wouldn't do anything that would make anyone second guess changing your surgery date. If you've decided on what you want & where to put i

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      Lol it should be fine! Unless you carry the majority of your weight in your wrist!!

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    You're anemic.. . You need to get healthy before you do anything major. Being anemic can be life threatening... I know for a fact. It definitely matters when fighting infection too!

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    LOL.. Wait, WTH.. This post is history! Pfft!

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    Why not wait til you get to your goal weight and get a celebratory tat? I got one last spring, also my first, and it's shrunken down a bit and I wish I had waited.

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    Thank you all for the advice. I've decided to just wait until I've reached a certain weight goal.

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