Post WLS & tattoos - I have questions.

Post Date: 3/21/09 10:16 pm
I had WLS in June of 2006. I've lost a significant amount of weight & while I do not see me being able to get plastic surgery anytime in the forseeable or even non-forseeable (is that a word?) future - unless I win the lottery. I have ALWAYS wanted a tattoo - maybe two or three. What stops me is with the weight loss - the saggy skin...etc....is there anyplace on my body that the tattoo won't get stretched out or messed up if I do end up hitting that lottery? Any thoughts or ideas are welcome.

Andrea

Well I have 7 tattoos and the only ones I would be concerned about IF I had plastic surgery would the 2 on my upper arms. You could always put one on your ankle. Or the top of the foot seems to be a popular spot. Back of your shoulders is another good spot.

Good luck! 

thanks so much for the response :-)

I have 4 all done pre-WLS; both tops of feet, side of right calf and left side of chest. I lost 105 pounds and mine are still okay looking. On another note, I feel for ya re: the plastic surgery costs. I am in the same boat with you. I can't wrap my mind around why the decision makers don't see that plastic surgery is simply part of after care for us. I was considered a "lite weight", but I still have skin issues. Heck, I'm 42 yrs. old and weighed 259 lbs. overweight since childhood.  My skin won't shrink back anymore nor can I afford the luxury of plastic surgery.

I lost my insurance also so the chances of a new insurance company through a different employer will cover any plastic surgery. It looks like I will have to pay for it out of pocket. The only area I would really want done is my stomach. I had always wanted the back of my shoulder & the side of my leg - not quite ankle - not quite calf. The more I think about it - the more I think - why not enjoy my life & worry about it later if I ever get the money for the PS.
Thanks so much for the response :-)  I really appreciate it.

I think the back of the neck is a sexy spot for a tattoo.

I totally agree Sharyn - wonder about the pain associated with that though, but I guess pain should be the least of my worries huh?

what I meant to say up above was - **the chances an insurance company through any future prospective employer paying for plastic surgery is EXTREMELY low.**  I think I'm having problems thinking & typing. LOL

I like that also.  I wish I could get one there, but with my short hair it wouldn't look professional.

Hi there!  Ankles, upper arms, back of neck, calves are the safe non stretchy areas to place tatts!  The rest will tend to stretch.  Good luck!  I just love all of mine! 
p.s. Just remember that they are permanent!

Hi  Thanks. I will definitely be looking & researching tattoo artists before getting one - I want to make sure whatever I get will look good because it's going to be there forever.  :-)