Thank You...I have an amazing artist who knows me and my battles with my weight well... He really hit the nail on the head with my personality....I'm so pleased with it too!!! xxxBecca

When my folks died I wish I had made more thought about my memorial tattoos. I have an angel on each shoulder for them I think once I get my surgery and get down to where I want to be I am going to cover them with something that represents my folks more. Take your ideas and all the elements you want for your Dad's tat and a good artist can make something up for you that will fit it all in!

My favorite tattoo is a garter that goes all the way around my thigh. It looks like a generic ribbon garter but instead of a "flower" I have the Crimson Ghost (Misfits logo). I love it, it was worth every excruciating moment (particularly in the inner thigh area)! There is no color...yet. I want to put a color in the ribbon but I just haven't been able to decide on one. And now that I am attempting to have WLS I should probably wait until the weight comes off and see how its holding up (the tattoo and the thigh). MJ

Hi all, I was just wondering if I could get some ideas from y'all. I have never had a tattoo, but I have a few questions. First off where to put it. I have lost 131 lbs so far, but have more to go. Where can I put a tattoo that will not be distorted later? I really really want to do an arm band, however, I think I will need plastics later on the arms, so I don't want it ruined. I was not going to do a full wrap-around, just to the sides. I was thinking it wouldn't affect the 'skin' underneath if I did need plastics later. Just a thought...maybe someone can advise me othewise? Also, my father just passed away 2 weeks ago. This is why I want to get a tattoo so bad now. I was originally going to wait to get my arm band of my choice just for me (once I was at goal) and I may still do that...however I want something to honour my dad now. I have a few ideas of what I would like on my tattoo, but I am not sure how to incorporate it all into one, or if I am going to have to get seperate ones. Would really love some opinions, I have been looking on tattoo sites for 2 weeks now, and have found some ideas, but nothing I absolutely love. Here is what I would like to somehow incorporate: Ideas welcomed! Anyone do designs? lol Hibiscus Flower Gecko (has personal meaning for my dad and I) Calligraphy Writing (my dads name or initials) A heart And some type of filagree or scrolling I was going to do the gecko down my calf, maybe the tail going onto my foot (heard that HURTS though!) But I hadn't decided which way the gecko should go...up my leg or down...ahhh the possibilities...I have long hair, so I was going do do one on my back sorta near my neck, but thought no one would ever see it with a shirt on, or hair down! How did you decide where to put yours...and did you wait until your body was at a stable weight? Any help/advice would be welcomed! Thanks! Cheryl

Very cool pic! I'd never seen that before. That will make a cool tat!