I have a friend that got her son's hospital footprint put on her shoulder blade with his name. It didn't need to be shrunk at all. And I think it's a very good, special idea. Her's looks great! Valena Lap RNY 5/3/2004, -63#

Hey Danni, I went to my tattoo artist and told her basically what I wanted and she drew me a farie. We had to revise the clothes a few times, since she designed her basically naked, but now she has purple babydoll lingerie that is just super cute! I love faries and plan on getting more. The one I have is huge (takes up my whole inner calf) and I love it! It is my favorite tat out of the 8 that I have. Another idea is to search on anime and look for a face that you like and add a farie body. Good luck - you will find something!

There are a ton of pictures online - plus, most shops will have "flash" (that's the stuff on the walls). You could also have an artist design something just for you - especially since you'll have time to think a lot about it, while you're healing from your tummy tuck. Most artists will draw something up for $40-$50. Be careful, though, when tattooing over a scar - it can be very painful, and the skin doesn't always accept the ink. Talk it over at length with your tattoo artist so that you have a realistic expectation and to get the best possible work done. Good luck - and post pictures!

I got my first tattoo on Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a butterfly on my left shoulder.... its to remind me that Im now a butter fly that has came out of its cocoon..... I love it... and want more lolol I want a little cross on my ankle... and a cheetah on my breast... just the head of one and the tribal art on my lower back...... But the butterfly was my gift to myself for losing the 56 lbs so far Shelia

Ok. I plan on getting a tattoo when I get to my goal. I want one around the waist for the tummy tuck scar and one on my lower back. I am looking at an oriental theme. Any suggestions or sites with pictures?