tattoo's and weight loss

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Capt_Apollo
Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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so i'm getting a tattoo, and tomorrow is weigh in day... how much should i subtract from my weigh in, due to the new ink?? plus the swelling and the ointment i put on.

is a pound okay??
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  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
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    I would go with 1 lb 3.2oz, just what I usually do!
  • katcunock
    katcunock Posts: 664 Member
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    don't be such an idiot.
  • NKF92879
    NKF92879 Posts: 601 Member
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    Gee, I don't know... You might want to ask the artist how much the ink weighs. Otherwise, just subtract 2-3 pounds.:glasses:
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
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    Completely depends on the size of the tattoo and whether you bleed or not... blood is heavier once outside the body :wink:
  • __RANDY__
    __RANDY__ Posts: 1,036 Member
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    I dont drink a drop of water for about 5 days after a tattoo I want my body to really absorb the ink, I heard this makes it less likely to fade.
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
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    is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.
  • Blastastic
    Blastastic Posts: 280 Member
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    will you be going #2 before or after the tattoo or weigh in?
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
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    I don't believe there's any difference in the molecular density of pigments so at least you don't have to worry about getting proportions for colors right. I'd recommend you just get a digital scale accurate to 0.001 grams and just weigh all the equipment and ink and wiping rags before the tattoo, and after the tattoo, and add the delta in the weight to your own. You'll probably have to give it a few days to normalize because as you mention there will be localized water retention as the body tries to heal. I think you should offset around 1 pound, 3.2 ounces or so.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.

    are you flirting with me??
  • __RANDY__
    __RANDY__ Posts: 1,036 Member
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    is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.

    But if it were a full back tattoo how much do you think he needs to subtract?
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
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    This one almost had me spewing coffee out of my nose!!! :laugh:
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
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    that's ridiculous. Dehydration can only have a negative effect on your body, and your healing process. You should eat and drink well after a tattoo, the same as you should after any injury to your body (ie surgery, wounds, piercings, etc)
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
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    a litttle bit.
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
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    is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.

    But if it were a full back tattoo how much do you think he needs to subtract?

    well, if its a female tattoo artist, and he's naked, then 2lbs.
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
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    is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.

    But if it were a full back tattoo how much do you think he needs to subtract?

    well, if its a female tattoo artist, and he's naked, then 2lbs.

    What does her Gender have to do with it!? That's sexist!
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
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    Depends which colours you use. Everyone knows red weighs more.
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
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    so i'm getting a tattoo, and tomorrow is weigh in day... how much should i subtract from my weigh in, due to the new ink?? plus the swelling and the ointment i put on.

    is a pound okay??

    The Jets suck.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,052 Member
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    Maybe they have a diet tattoo... or you can get a tattoo of a feather that will lighten you up a pound or two
  • __RANDY__
    __RANDY__ Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Dehydration can only have a negative effect on your body, and your healing process.

    hydration is over rated
  • __RANDY__
    __RANDY__ Posts: 1,036 Member
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    The Jets suck.

    QFT

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