Tattoos and sleeve surgery?

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Sun 07 Oct 2012, 11:41 am

Personally, I'd wait.

If it's not completely healed, then you have a huge risk of getting a staph infection.

They aren't fun, believe me.

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 7:55 am

I dont think there would be any problems.

I got my 2nd tat after my op and weightloss as a reward to my self.

shelly

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 6:48 am

lin1970 wrote:: I would wait till you get to goal just in case you need some 'body work'. Also by waiting you can use a tattoo as a victory present to yourself.

Oh, I already have the tattoo on my foot, just getting it touched up.
I just wasn't sure about my stomach healing, then having a healing tattoo too.

I already have a tattoo planned for once I'm at my goal weight (and after further surgeries, if I need them) :)

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 6:44 am

I would wait till you get to goal just in case you need some 'body work'. Also by waiting you can use a tattoo as a victory present to yourself.

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 5:17 am

It's on my foot, but just don't wanna slow my recovery from surgery by getting a tattoo.

Subject: Re: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 3:28 am

Is it in an area that the skin will get loose after loosing more weight? If yes then Id wait.

If its on shoulder blade,ankle etc areas that wont be affected by weight loss then it should be ok.I would ask the tattooist what they think.

shelly

Subject: Tattoos and sleeve surgery? Wed 03 Oct 2012, 1:50 am

How long should I wait before getting a tattoo.
I had an appointment booked for this Saturday to get a tattoo touched up, is that too close to surgery?
Should I wait a bit longer for me to heal from surgery before going?