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Hi Guys & Gals ;)

Has anyone had any issues with their tattoos appearance after weight loss? I only have four, three are on my legs...just wondering if they will look funny.

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My tattoos are looking good. I think they even look better with my legs getting smaller. My only regret is not getting my other foot done before surgery. My feet are boney now and I think it actually will hurt a little when I get it done. Lol.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

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I've been looking for an answer to the same question. I have one tattoo on my lower leg.

One person I asked, said it was like a shrinky-dink It shrank with the leg. And I was like, that's pretty cool. But another person said her's looks awful, I bet it is like loose skin, it depends on a bunch of different factors.

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I've been looking for an answer to the same question. I have one tattoo on my lower leg.

One person I asked' date=' said it was like a shrinky-dink It shrank with the leg. And I was like, that's pretty cool. But another person said her's looks awful, I bet it is like loose skin, it depends on a bunch of different factors.[/quote']

I totally agree with you. I've heard the same thing and decided I'd just have to wait and see what happens. I still have about 70 pounds to lose so who knows what they will look like then. I think why mine looks good now is cause where my tattoos are located I didn't have a problem with a lot of fat in that area. Some but not a lot.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

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I totally agree with you. I've heard the same thing and decided I'd just have to wait and see what happens. I still have about 70 pounds to lose so who knows what they will look like then. I think why mine looks good now is cause where my tattoos are located I didn't have a problem with a lot of fat in that area. Some but not a lot.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

Hi Heather! Was looking at you ticker, and we were about the same starting weight. I am always looking to compare my HW and see where it is possible I will be in the future. You have lost 94 lbs in alittle over 5 months if I did the math right??? That is super awesome! Hope I can reach that goal! Great job!

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Hi Heather! Was looking at you ticker' date=' and we were about the same starting weight. I am always looking to compare my HW and see where it is possible I will be in the future. You have lost 94 lbs in alittle over 5 months if I did the math right??? That is super awesome! Hope I can reach that goal! Great job![/quote']

Thanks!! Yes your math is right. When was your surgery?

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

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I totally agree with you. I've heard the same thing and decided I'd just have to wait and see what happens. I still have about 70 pounds to lose so who knows what they will look like then. I think why mine looks good now is cause where my tattoos are located I didn't have a problem with a lot of fat in that area. Some but not a lot.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

I hope they still look good so we don't have to be re-tatted. Lol. Tho the loose skin would b an issue, I'm still at the beginning of losing too so I guess time will tell

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I have some and they look better after surgery...I do want to finish my sleeve so i may want to do it now that I still have some cushion...lol

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Thanks!! Yes your math is right. When was your surgery?

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

April 22nd. Am down 18lbs.

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That's awesome. Good job!!!!

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

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