Tattoos & Losing Weight

[rachel 0]

Hi Everyone,

Firstly, what is a "sticky"?

My husband was just having this conversation with our tattooist, on my behalf, after telling him I was having the surgery done. He reckons that it depends on where they are on the body, but he doesn't think they'll change alot, especially if you tone-up well.

I have a vested interest because I have the following tatts. This will be the first time I've ever listed and counted them. I'll start from the bottom. 1. cherry sprigs on the top of both feet. 2. A tribal piece going from my ankle to my hip. 3. Comedy/ Tragedy masks on the inside of the ankle on the other leg. 4. Four large butterflies on the outside calf of that leg. 5. A row of multi coloured 1" stars around my right wrist. 6. A row of music notes around my left wrist. 7. Flaming eight ball and starter flags going down the back of my left arm from elbow to wrist. 8. Four aces and dice and music notes going down the back of my right arm from wrist to elbow. 9. A tribal arm band around my left arm. 10. A hard to describe symbol on the top of left arm. 11. A celtic arm band on my right arm. 12. A r+J symbol in a heart with dagger, roses etc. on the top of right arm. 13. A band (porno for pyros) symbol on the back of my neck. 14. A nautical star on the side of my neck. 15. A heart and name on my right breast. 16. Two swallows on either side of my chest with my daughters name (ruby) and birthdate in scrolls. 17. A black panther on my right shoulder blade. 18. A small black star on my hand.

Well, that must have been really boring for some of you, and the rest of you are probably thinking " Is this woman a total lunatic"? I found it interesting, though.

I also own a body piercing studio, in Perth, Western Australia.

My starting weight was 335pounds, I had the surgery on the 11th Feb, and have lost 7kgs - don't know what that is in pounds.

I'll keep all of you who are interested up to date on how the artwork holds up.

Take care,

Rachel.

[HarleyNana 10]

OMG, what brave women ya'll are. I've said every year I was gonna get one above my right ankle, that started 10 years ago, still looking for the nerve to do it, remember I hate neeeeeeedles.

[vinesqueen 2]

I accedently stabbed myself with a pencil once... I don't have a tattoo because I get bored easily. Designs and symbols I loved 10 years ago is not what I love 10 years before that, and I expect that what I love now I will have out grown by then. I figure I'll get one when I'm 80, that way I'll only have about 20 years to get bored with it.

[paula 4]

I accedently stabbed myself with a pencil once... I don't have a tattoo because I get bored easily. Designs and symbols I loved 10 years ago is not what I love 10 years before that, and I expect that what I love now I will have out grown by then. I figure I'll get one when I'm 80, that way I'll only have about 20 years to get bored with it.

LMBO..... thats toooooo funny!!!!!

[TrishS 3]

Parrot Head.. (Jimmy Buffet) That Parrot on my ankle is actually a Parrot from one of his ties LOL

[Jammin & Losin 1]

OMG, what brave women ya'll are. I've said every year I was gonna get one above my right ankle, that started 10 years ago, still looking for the nerve to do it, remember I hate neeeeeeedles.

You can go with me and Trish and get a tattoo in New Mexico.I want one on my ankle too!!

[rachel 0]

Hey Jamie,

I'm there!

Oh, there's one problem.

I'm actually in Perth, Western Australia - bummer!

Rachel.

[rachel 0]

Hi Jamie,

Me again. I just realise that I've invited myself along on your weekend - how embarrassing - just as well I'm in Perth, Western Australia, eh?

Rachel.

[rachel 0]

Hi Totie,

Yes, that's a relevant point for alot of people - growing out of their tatts.

I look at mine like a diary, it reminds me of particular times in my life.

Take care,

Rachel.

[laraestokes 0]

I got a tattoo on my arm like an arm band-a friends daughter drew the design for me and I love it, just got it this past October. My reward when I get to my goal is another tattoo.

[Mariposa Bella 3]

I've been wanting to get a tatoo, some of them can be so sexy, but I guess I'm just too conservative. Maybe when I get to my goal weight I'll just get a little wild and get a tatoo on my hip. Yeah, that's what I'm going to do. Does it hurt?

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Hi Jamie,

Me again. I just realise that I've invited myself along on your weekend - how embarrassing - just as well I'm in Perth, Western Australia, eh?

Rachel.

Rachel~ its okay you can come too!! Australia WoW thats just a bit too far... HAHA!!!

[athykay 9]

Me and my girls, well 2 of my girls and I have guardian angels on our

shoulders. My middle girl was pregnant with my grandaughter when

we had them done. She will get hers someday.

I love it, don't see any changes after 67 pounds.

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[rachel 0]

Thanks Jamie, You never know - U.S.A is on my list of things to do, I might have you hobbling down to the local parlour with me when I'm 70.

In answer to your question, Estela, I suggest you think about the end product - and GO FOR IT, GIRL!