Introduction

Hello all New to this group. Brief history: I'm 40, had lap band placed in 9/2011, had lap band removed/hernia repair/sleeve done 12/2012. I've hit my goal of losing 100 lbs. Pretty happy with where I am

I got my first tattoo about 6 years ago (A tribute to my grandmother). Sadly, didn't like what the artist did. Was gun shy after that, but had another artist add to the first tattoo. I was careful where to place my tattoos due to being 240 lbs. It was stupid, but i felt like i shouldn't get tattoos being my age and my weight. I got one on my ankle. Then made the leap to get one on the inside of each wrist to symbolize me and my 3 children.

After my 1st surgery...it was time to stop being afraid. I worked with an artist and we spent a few months designing the tattoo i've always wanted, a Geisha.

After the second surgery, I felt it was time to put my daily prayer on me. So I got the serenity prayer in a scroll placed on me.

Now that I have a new and improved confidence, I am dying to get a back piece. It's something I've always wanted, but was too afraid to do.. At this point, it's just a matter of a good artist and well..the funds!!

Anywhere, here are most of my tattos

Look forward to meeting/chatting with you