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Was wondering if anyone was thinking about getting a large stomach tattoo after healing I'm thinking I want on from my hips to wrap around to cover scars and scratch marks not really cover but blend in better i want something to do with the surgery and the life changing event any pictures or ideas would be appreciated

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Butterfly to symbolize your transformtion? Im getting one when i lose 100lbs.... Right on my back

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I didnd't think about that but I like the idea of getting one to mark the transition to a new life. My hubby wants me to get what I call a "bra topper" on my chest. I was thinking about a butterfly with flowers to show transformation and beauty.

Maybe you could do a wrap around vine of flowers with butterflies over the scars and stretch marks.< /p>

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I was def thinking butterfly just haven't found any big enough or to catch my eye I wish I knew a good artist to draw me up a big one

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I want a butterfly too lol I want it on my back with the surgery date under. I also want a lil tattoo on the side of my index finger of just the #'s "389" my highest weight facing me not on the side towards my middle finger. I will always see it... Constant reminder!

Surgery 7/25/12

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I love the number idea i might have to steal that very smart might make you think twice before you eat something way down the road

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Yeah that was my idea if I'm eating something I'm not supposed to what a reminder as I lift it to my face and to see on my finger such an ugly #! LOL

Surgery 7/25/12

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I'm removing mine or idk what I want to do. I regret it but I love it and hate it. No more tattoo for me :(

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I have no tattoos... But I wonder if it would hurt more without so much fat under the skin? I know that my loose skin, ESP on the arms, is much less pain tolerant than it used to be.

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I already have 2 but I want another one. My niece wants me to go with her when she turns 18 to get her first, so I am getting one too. I thought of just the words " Be Strong" on my foot or wrist.

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I have no tattoos... But I wonder if it would hurt more without so much fat under the skin? I know that my loose skin' date=' ESP on the arms, is much less pain tolerant than it used to be.[/quote']

Tattoos are all about your own pain tolerance and your ability to put your mind in a different place while getting one! I have a bunch and love the process.. From drawing it up to the application. They don't hurt that bad :)

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Essentially what I plan on getting

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- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

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I like the ribbons:) I've also seen back pieces that look like awesome corsets....they cover just about everything! There is a picture somewhere of a lady who got a total lower so had scars all around...she did the vine and flowers and it looks great! I like Jenny's idea of the finger number.I was thinking about putting the amount I lose in the tail of peacock - it's a vanity thing :)

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Once I hit my goal I am getting a phonix tattoo.

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Essentially what I plan on getting

- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

Ouch!

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