this may be a silly question.. but about tattoos before surgery. and NOT how they will look afterwards.

[ettegdirb 1]

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!

[ashleep 22]

I would ask your doctor. I know that I had to wait 12 months before I could donate blood, but that may be completely different.

[Jessica H 79]

I doubt that would cause any issues. You'll probably have a CBC and CMP done. They'll mainly be paying attention to your RBC and WBC. You could always call your doctor and ask.

[Iniysa 157]

Yeah, all I know is for donating blood you have to wait a year. I would call my doc.

[sharonintx 1,275]

Ask your Dr of course, but you should be fine. I was actually in the tattoo shop 5 days before surgery. I was just about to sit in the chair when it dawned on me how soon the surgery would be. I asked the tattoo guy and we decided to wait in fear of them refusing to operate because the tattoo would still be new and healing. So I got it 3 weeks post op.

I would think a couple weeks would be plenty of healing time but check with the Drs office anyway. It would suck to have to reschedule you sleeve!

[FishingNurse 1,211]

As a medical professional I can tell you there's no problem with getting a tattoo, won't be a problem regarding your surgery at all EXCEPT if it gets infected, that could be a problem if you needed antibiotics.

[ettegdirb 1]

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