April 22, 2013 at 12:36 am #40402
    scooterman
    Participant
    @scooterman

    Wow I’m excited. Excited because I love my sketch my artist has drawn for me. But nervous for a few reasons.

    I was diagnosed type 2 diabetic three years ago.. My doc says ok and my blood sugar has been under control for over a year now. Also I’m 40 yrs old so I don’t heal like I used to. I eat right and am disciplined so my aftercare will be meticulous. I guess I’m a little worried due to my age and condition.

    Also my wife is against it. We both wanted tattoos in college but never decided what to get and do it. As I said I’m 40 and don’t want to create drama with the family but I’m simply ready to do what I’ve wanted for 20 years.

    A little encouragement at this point would go a long way. My appt is this Fri 4/26.

    Thanks a lot for the input!

    April 22, 2013 at 12:43 am #138521
    argedion
    Participant
    @argedion

    You have one life to live I say live it.

    April 22, 2013 at 12:56 am #138524
    peterpoose
    Participant
    @peterpoose

    @argedion 126488 wrote:

    You have one life to live I say live it.

    Exactly, you never know what’s round the corner. Live for today and what will be will be!

    Obviously don’t do something that will 100% endanger you but if you worried about everything you would never do anything as nearly everything has a risk 🙂

    April 22, 2013 at 12:57 am #138525
    Sam-I-Am
    Participant
    @sam-i-am

    Pay close attention to aftercare treatment. Keep it clean, and keep us posted.

    April 22, 2013 at 12:59 am #138527
    Dipland
    Participant
    @dipland

    I will only say this –

    If your wife is against it, you are clearly creating drama…good luck with that.

    April 22, 2013 at 1:52 am #138530
    Call_me_Lola
    Participant
    @call_me_lola

    @argedion 126488 wrote:

    You have one life to live I say live it.

    Doc says it’s OK, and your wife is gonna be all over you about proper aftercare, so I think you’re good to go!

    I’m sure the doc and artist both told you already but you’re going to want to eat a good meal before you head to the shop, and bring a little something with you in case your blood sugar drops. (It is not a problem at all to ask for a little break to eat something.)

    Enjoy the whole experience!! Your adrenaline is going to be pumping – especially for your first one.

    April 22, 2013 at 3:18 am #138532
    buttwheat
    Participant
    @buttwheat

    For your first and being a diabetic I would get it on your upper body and avoid the legs. You will be just fine you just may heal a bit slower. I also got my first at 40 now I can’t stop.

    April 23, 2013 at 6:18 pm #138648
    scooterman
    Participant
    @scooterman

    Thanks everyone for the replies! Ill post pics and let you know how it goes. Friday at noon- sounds like the perfect appointment time!

    April 23, 2013 at 7:11 pm #138650
    GrayCatLove
    Participant
    @graycatlove

    Bring your glucometer to the tattooist’s as well as a simple carb and a protein. EDUCATE your tattooist how to use it so he can test you and give you half a cup or so of juice or regular soda if you have a hypoglycemic crisis.

    And listen to what everyone else said.

    April 24, 2013 at 3:29 am #138670
    msmercury
    Participant
    @msmercury

    I’m sure you will do just fine! You sound like you are prepared and you know all the risks & how to minimize them. Best of luck to you and I am looking forward to seeing some pics!! 🙂

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