randoval 21 Posted March 9, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terribj 208 Posted March 9, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O2IVEKG 6 Posted March 29, 2015 I have a half sleeve and others that look great. My arms are skinny now, but the ink is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daveo 485 Posted May 23, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikasio 59 Posted May 23, 2015 @@Terribj feel free to post pictures. Just kidding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotthenderson 0 Posted June 8, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidOso 272 Posted December 22, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadmanwalking 178 Posted March 23, 2016 my new ink! http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/album/23821-new-ink-3182016/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted March 23, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted March 24, 2016 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SubVet688 17 Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 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. Sent from my E2281 using the BariatricPal App Edited March 24, 2016 by SubVet688 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted March 24, 2016 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted May 2, 2016 I know it's been a while but I've just worked out how to post properly... Anyway, here it is... 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... 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted May 2, 2016 I know it's been a while but I've just worked out how to post properly... Anyway, here it is... old.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... new.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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blanch2daizzo 32 Posted May 2, 2016 love all these ideas I never really thought about a tattoo like this until now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites