Tattoos anyone?

I am thinking of getting a tattoo after I heal from plastics later on this summer. When I am thru with everything. I have heard some people say they like butterflys. I was thinking butterfly myself until I saw a gorgeous phoenix tattoo last night. I am seriously considering having one put on my lower back. I was wanting to put it somewhere where I can see it, but I don't know. What do u all think? Hugs Angela

I am going to do the same thing. I already have 4 tattoos, but I do want one more. One on my chest and the others are on my ankles. My favorite is my wrap around...kinda like an anklet. I am getting a vine going across my lower back with some flowers and butterflies. The butterfly to me is the sign of new life. Spiritually as well as physically. Not sure when I will be getting it, I am thinking this summer when I hit Va Beach ...I cant wait though! Keep us posted!! ((hugs)) Tara

I will, u too!

I'm getting a phoenix in a couple weeks. I thought the butterfly was too cliche and cutsie. The phoenix is such a strong symbol that I thought it was a much more appropriate representation of the re-birth we go through with WLS. Mine will be about 5-6 inches across between my shoulders at the base of my neck. And I'm thinking about a dragon, because everyone knows that dragons and phoenix go together, on my lower back. I'll wait until after plastics for that one cause I'm considering the total body lift and I wouldn't want it to get messed up. I'm so excited I can't wait. I'm having my surgery date in the ashes portion of the tat.

Way to go, Toni!!! I think that will be great. Let me know when you get them because I want to see how they turn out! Hope you are doing well! Susie

That sounds so cool! Thats me, I am waiting till after plastics cause I don't want it messed up. I love the idea of writing the surgery date in there. I feel the same about how the phoenix is strong and to me it says alot about my journey and how far I have come...I hadn't thought of the surgery date though, cool idea.. Hugs Angela

Oh definitely go for the phoenix ... I've been thinking the same thing about a tatoo. I love phoenixes because they stand for rebirth ... even made my profile theme a phoenix. I'd love to see the image you're considering for your tatoo, if you post it. Myra

I will post a pic of it when I get it. It might be a while though. I have a appt with my plastic surgeon on March 29 and I want to see what he says first. Even though I don't have loose skin on my back I just want to make sure if I should do it before or after plastics.... Hugs Ange

do what is right for you, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I never thought i would get one but now i have six. -Angela