[KickStart101]

Originally Posted by cgsmichelle

You mentioned your brother had work done...do you have any?M

I had considered it a few times through the
years but just never "got around to it". I'm
actually glad that I did not get one since it
would probably be blurry by now and the
colours would be dull-looking. So I'd be
paying(a small fortune, either way)to get it
refreshed or removed.

I was just watching a show about tattoos
yesterday. Some had body tattoos and others,
their arms done. I don't think that much looks
Good in the first place but they sure didn't look
good after all the yrs. If I heard them correctly
(I was conversing with other People during the
show), there is a newer type of tattoo ink that
can be removed more easily and I think they said
without laser.

[cgsmichelle]

Tattoo Update:

Well it took a week to get the letter from my doctor. I had to wait a couple weeks for another appointment. The artist spent 5 1/2 hours doing the outline and completing three of the tribal turtles. I go back on tuesday to complete it. I like what I have done so far. I will say though that the next day my BS was really low. I hate being low because I never catch on for awhile why it is I feel so out of it. Its been two days and I am not running that low but lower than average. Only think I can think of is its possible all the work done has caused my sugars to be off. I am really tired. Since the inital low I have been checking my BS more frequently. I plan on really checking it frequently after I get it completed this week. I am excited about the work though. I really think its going to be beautiful. My hubby is out of town for work. After experiencing the lows and fatique if I had to do it again I would of done it when he was home. There is no rest for the mommy and mommy really just wants to sleep. I will post a picture when its all done.

[KickStart101]

Yes, that would be exciting alright. Well,
Good to hear that he/she has accomplished
that much work anyway. I'm Glad that you
are Happy with the outline so far.

I was wondering if you are like a few of us
here where your sugars drop when you are
stressed. That has been a Royal pain for me
through the years. Getting any part of a
permanent tattoo on my skin would be stressful
to me. Just for me, the fear of it not turning
out right, I guess.

I'm sure they will do a Great job for you. Now I
can't wait 'til it's done. You are posting a pic
of it here, right??

[ladytaz]

Originally Posted by KickStart101

Yes, that would be exciting alright. Well,
Good to hear that he/she has accomplished
that much work anyway. I'm Glad that you
are Happy with the outline so far.

I was wondering if you are like a few of us
here where your sugars drop when you are
stressed. That has been a Royal pain for me
through the years. Getting any part of a
permanent tattoo on my skin would be stressful
to me. Just for me, the fear of it not turning
out right, I guess.

I'm sure they will do a Great job for you. Now I
can't wait 'til it's done. You are posting a pic
of it here, right??

That's what I was thinking too, stress. I too tend to have lower numbers when I'm stressed or am ill. Real fun when you're ill, and not hungry and have to fight off low's, huh!

I can't wait to see it Michelle! You're a brave lady! I have one little tattoo, my initials on my hand, between my thumb and index finger. That was enough for me!!! That sukker HURT! LOL

[Dawn]

Hello. I guess I'm jumping in late on the tatoo thread...but I am curious about you needing a doctors note. I respect that the artist wanted to cover all of the bases - has there been problems for diabetics receiving tatoos?

I am glad to hear that you are finally on your way to getting this tatoo!! I hope you just LOVE the finished product.

I've noticed that when I'm stressed (and PMS) my numbers tend to be slightly higher.

D.

[Janet_M]

Hi,
I don't have any tatoos myself, but I have Mitral Valve Prolapse, and I have to sign a waiver even when I go to the dentist. I think the waiver is a reasonable request, but the doctor's note??? I think that's a bit too much. I agree a lot of doctors wouldn't write it... at least I don't think any of mine would... I would think that a waiver is enough... Maybe you should try to find another artist.