@gingerw

Hi,
I have learned a lot about tattoos from my grandson who is a tattoo artist. If you don’t have much fat or muscle in that area it will probably hurt. You will see it if you wear anything low cut which is the purpose of chest tattoos. You have to remove your bra so if you are not comfortable with that then…..In most shops all tattooing is done in an open area. And they don’t come cheap although this would be a small easy one. It has to heal so you can’t get it wet…..up to 2 weeks for a large elaborate tat.

My grandson told me I had old skin lol (no offense he said but older skin is harder) and the small shamrock I wanted near my ankle would most likely hurt as there is no fat in that area. Haven’t decided on that yet.

Just a heads up on the DNR tattoo idea.

FL Mary who happens to like tattoos.

I know nurses and other medical professionals who favor the tat! Not all religions allow it, though. I keep my DNR in my purse and on file at both local hospitals. However, I have heard some hair-raising stories about attempts made on very frail very dead family members. So I also accept that what I want may not happen. Obviously hospice will help, as no 911 call. Best to all of you.

I have been told that one should not get a tattoo if taking blood thinners or anti-clotting drugs. True?