tattoo's and weight loss

Capt_Apollo

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??

escloflowneCHANGED

I would go with 1 lb 3.2oz, just what I usually do!

katcunock

don't be such an idiot.

NKF92879

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

Completely depends on the size of the tattoo and whether you bleed or not... blood is heavier once outside the body

__RANDY__

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

is this a serious question? I dont think you need to subract anything, unless you're getting a full back tattoo.

Blastastic

will you be going #2 before or after the tattoo or weigh in?

BurtHuttz

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

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__

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

This one almost had me spewing coffee out of my nose!!! :laugh:

monjacq1964

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

a litttle bit.

monjacq1964

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

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

Depends which colours you use. Everyone knows red weighs more.

joejccva71

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

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__

Dehydration can only have a negative effect on your body, and your healing process.

hydration is over rated

__RANDY__

The Jets suck.

QFT

Z_I_L_L_A

Depends on how bad *kitten* the tattoo is. It may scare extra weight off of you. lol

monjacq1964

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!

the sexual tension adds water weight. that's why.

monjacq1964

Dehydration can only have a negative effect on your body, and your healing process.

hydration is over rated

your mom is over rated.

__RANDY__

Dehydration can only have a negative effect on your body, and your healing process.

hydration is over rated

your mom is over rated.

Zing

runningwild00

I think the advice of not drinking water for 5 days after getting a tattoo is great. See you in the ER

BurtHuttz

I think the advice of not drinking water for 5 days after getting a tattoo is great. See you in the ER

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Emily032389

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??

I just joined and after reading the OP's profile, i had the best laugh of 2013 when I read the part about him thinking he's eye candy! OMG!!! Are you serious??? hahahaha!!!

Juliejustsaying

OP, don't pay any attention to the other morons...you should always subtract a nice even number like 5lbs...thats what I do...and I'm never wrong.

Ali_TSO

I think the advice of not drinking water for 5 days after getting a tattoo is great. See you in the ER

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Seriously....*smdh*

Some people.

:grumble:

sjohnny

People on this site are so mean.