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I had my surgery Monday and I'm already starting to itch, it is my biggest incision that's really bad. I have 4 staples and a clear bandage on it, but it is killing me!! That and the drain site, which is covered with gauze.

I just got my most recent one 2 1/2 weeks ago. I had told myself no more tattoos until after surgery, but I changed my mind. My grandpa went into the hospital unexpectedly 3 weeks ago and passed away a few days later. My tattoo is in memory of him, it was the best way I knew how to cope. I did worry for a little while that it would affect the surgery, but now, I'm fine and it's pretty much healed. it's about 3x5" on my chest, a little underneath my collarbone. I'm hoping that if it DOES go anywhere, it just sinks down a little, which i can totally deal with.

Thank you everyone! It's almost healed now, no issues or anything. I appreciate all of your input :-)

I was just wondering if anyone may know if getting a tattoo a few weeks before surgery would affect any of the testing or anything? I'm clueless when it comes to medical testing or what they're going to be looking for in blood work a week from tomorrow. By that point I will have had my newest tattoo for 2 weeks and a few days. I really hope not, but it's a little late now. I had originally planned not to get anymore before my surgery, but after my grandpa passed away on the 11th, that was my way of helping myself to come, a memorial for him that I'll have forever. So if anyone knows or had recently gotten a tattoo before surgery, any thoughts/experiences are greatly appreciated!

Wow! Lots of people for May 6! That's my date too! Can't wait... :-)