I wasn't sure which forum to post this in, but are there any ink'd sleevers out there? I have one on my upper back and one on my foot, and I'm also down 60lbs. I suppose due to the placement of mine, I haven't noticed any distortion of any kind. Now, my question is, with 35lbs to lose, would getting a tattoo right now be a bad decision? It would be on my outer thigh, closer to my knee. Do you think a loss of 35lbs would distort it in any way? Should I hold off? What has your experience been? Please no judgments, I know tattoos might not be for everyone, but they're for me and you won't talk me out of it!

Hi epasseri,

I haven't been sleeved yet... another 6 weeks... so I can't help you, it's a very interesting question though. I have a couple and I wondered how distorted they will look when I lose weight. I have to lose about 30kg.

Well done on your weight loss thats impressive and good luck with your new tattoo, sounds like it will be nice

I have 2, one on my ankle/heel & one on my inner wrist. I don't have larger pieces, but I would think holding off might be better, just until your body settles out. I'm still pre-op, but from what I've heard thighs & knees can be tricky areas for loose skin. According to your ticker, you don't have too far to go. Good luck!

I would definitely wait. it could be your reward for losing the last 35 pounds. I have many tattoos, but all are fairly small and purposely placed on areas that don't stretch that much. Why spend all that money if it could be distorted? I also feel like your thigh is something that could lose a lot of inches as opposed to ankle or wrist.

I would wait for sure if it's going to be anywhere that has a lot of fat. I have a very large peace on my arm shoulder and back and it already has become a little distorted since I've gained weight +before the surgery)

I would hold off until you level off for a few months. My friend has one on her upper thigh and dropped about 40 lbs.. She plans on getting a coverup done once she loses the rest of the weight she has planned.

It's not horrible.. but it's only a year old and it is visably difficult to tell what exactly it is unless you look close. I'm very picky about my tatt's and for what you pay for a high end artist to do perfect lines and shading, it's worth waiting til those lines will look great for years and years to come.

I have a large piece on my outer thigh. I'm down 53lbs and it hasn't changed. But I carried my weight primarily in my stomach. I would hold off until you are closer to goal. Especially of you are pear shaped.

I have one on my foot, ankle, and upper back. So far none have changed with 76 pounds lost. I think it depends on where you get it.

I have 2 on upper back (one is large), one on lower back, 1 on each ankle, top of foot, inner wrist ... I've only lost 21 lbs (surgery was 2 weeks ago) but I think mine are placed where they wont become too distorted. If I were you, I would wait until you lose the weight that way you dont waste money

I would also wait until after you are at your goal weight, because of where you want it. I have some on my arms that I am sure are gonna look a little crazy after I start to shed pounds. Good LucK

I am waiting to finish my sleeve on my left arm until after surgery

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I'm fully sleeved both arms, my back and chest is also done. I have a few here and there (I forget sometime haha) I'm pre-op also BUT have lots of tattoo experience. I'd say, hold off a bit. I agree with some pp's. Give yourself a chance to tone up. Your legs could possibly change depending where you carry your weight. I can't wait to get my thigh done! It's a treat to myself when I'm at my goal weight. I'm not confident enough about my leg just yet

I obviously meant legs. I do have two still

I have a 15 hour tattoo on my back from bra line to butt crack and it hasnt distorted after 70+ pounds lost. The only difference is that it is almost on my sides now which is fine by me. Im ready for more though. Im going with one of each front of the shoulders and a portrait in a frame on the tops of each thigh. Im about 30 pounds from goal and Ill probably just get them because if my back piece didnt distort, I doubt the new ones will with a 30 pound loss ya know.

I have a 15 hour tattoo on my back from bra line to butt crack and it hasnt distorted after 70+ pounds lost. The only difference is that it is almost on my sides now which is fine by me. Im ready for more though. Im going with one of each front of the shoulders and a portrait in a frame on the tops of each thigh. Im about 30 pounds from goal and Ill probably just get them because if my back piece didnt distort' date=' I doubt the new ones will with a 30 pound loss ya know.[/quote']

Ohhhh my shoulder/chest smarted. Along the collar bone was not fun. :-) but sooooo worth it.