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randoval    21

randoval
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Guys,

Does anyone here have full tattoo sleeves or tattoos in general? If so how do they look after wls? I do not have an incredible amount of fat in my arms. I work out quite a bit and just always had quite a bit of muscle under this mess. I am just curious how tattos cosmetically look after a dramatic weight loss

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Terribj    208

Terribj
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I have one on my back and one on my hip. They look bigger now that I'm smaller :)

Other than that I haven't seen a difference.

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O2IVEKG    6

O2IVEKG
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I have a half sleeve and others that look great. My arms are skinny now, but the ink is good.

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Daveo    485

Daveo
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This is something that I was wondering about as well. I have many tattoos and need cover ups as well but want to wait until I lose a lot of weight.

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Nikasio    59

Nikasio
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@@Terribj feel free to post pictures. Just kidding.

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scotthenderson    0

scotthenderson
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I don't have any tattoos yet and was thinking of loosing a few more pounds so that I don't have any issues with the look of the design changing. I guess the opposite could be true for those guys that get ink on their arms and then do some serious weight lifting.

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DavidOso    272

DavidOso
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a concern for me as well. a half sleeve®, shoulder and upper arm(l), and across my upper chest. so far things seem to be fine even with 150 lost. REALLY glad i never inked my stomach or thighs! not really many options any way. better health is by far the best ink i have ever had.

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SalOdyssey    441

SalOdyssey
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Speaking of this I was thinking about getting my starting weight tattooed in roman numerals somewhere on my wrist area.

To let it be a constant reminder of a place I never want to be again.

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KindaFamiliar    3,867

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My next (second tattoo) is exactly that...
It'll be my starting weight in Roman numerals with "Never again..." in Latin underneath...
I 'drew' it up just under year ago and have been carrying it around in my wallet since then...
I said I'd have it done once I hit the 100kg (220lb) lost mark...
Well, that's come and gone but the thing is still in my wallet and not on me...
I'll try to post a pic over the weekend...
I thought about putting somewhere visible (I have a forearm tatt on my left arm) but have decided that it's going on my chest...
My decision was thus as it's really for me, and not necessarily a public thing...

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SubVet688    17

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I was thinking of getting one as a reward, when I reach my goal and tone up some. It will either be left chest or shoulder. Sub warfare dolphins. I have always thought of having it done, but never did.

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Edited by SubVet688

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SalOdyssey    441

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My next (second tattoo) is exactly that...

It'll be my starting weight in Roman numerals with "Never again..." in Latin underneath...

I 'drew' it up just under year ago and have been carrying it around in my wallet since then...

I said I'd have it done once I hit the 100kg (220lb) lost mark...

Well, that's come and gone but the thing is still in my wallet and not on me...

I'll try to post a pic over the weekend...

I thought about putting somewhere visible (I have a forearm tatt on my left arm) but have decided that it's going on my chest...

My decision was thus as it's really for me, and not necessarily a public thing...

Would love to see a pic!

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KindaFamiliar    3,867

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I know it's been a while but I've just worked out how to post properly...

Anyway, here it is...

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I'm not sure whether I explained it previously so I'll do so again...

It's the sheet music to a section of Sinatra's 'My Way' which means something to me...

It's the bit where the lyrics are as follows...

"For what is a man

What has he got

If not himself

Then he has naught

He'll say the things

He truly feels

And not the words

Of one who kneels"

And the next one will look like this...

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As stated, it's my starting weight (255kgs) in Roman numerals, with "Never again..." in Latin...

It's going on my left pec/chest...

That'll take some shaving!!!!

Nothing more planned at this stage...

But I'm pretty sure there will be...

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SalOdyssey    441

SalOdyssey
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I know it's been a while but I've just worked out how to post properly...

Anyway, here it is...

attachicon.gifold.png

I'm not sure whether I explained it previously so I'll do so again...

It's the sheet music to a section of Sinatra's 'My Way' which means something to me...

It's the bit where the lyrics are as follows...

"For what is a man

What has he got

If not himself

Then he has naught

He'll say the things

He truly feels

And not the words

Of one who kneels"

And the next one will look like this...

attachicon.gifnew.png

As stated, it's my starting weight (255kgs) in Roman numerals, with "Never again..." in Latin...

It's going on my left pec/chest...

That'll take some shaving!!!!

Nothing more planned at this stage...

But I'm pretty sure there will be...

Nice!!

I'm getting my starting weight with Never Again in Italian. Will probably do it once I am close to the end. Figured on my inner wrist area. Haven't decided which arm though.

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