Tattoo

[TitanEddie]

So I am in the queue to join the zipper club. Anyone thought about a tattoo? Don't have any now but considering one not to cover the scar but to celebrate getting through this life changing event. Something that incorporates the scar, makes it the center point of the tattoo.

 

[RobThatsMe]

Well, if you really want one, get it done before surgery, especially if you are having a mechanical valve.
If you have to take Coumadin, then your colors will not hold true. Don't let your valve choice be ruled by a tattoo.

 

[TitanEddie]

Something I hadn't considered. Thanks.

 

[Boomanchu]

I have a few tattoos that I wish I didn't have but I can't shake the idea of getting a tattoo of a St Judes valve just about where it sits in my chest. But the coumadin pretty much rules that out. Not just the bleeding but the heightened risk of endocarditis with a valve replacement. Endocarditis almost killed me and I'm not interested in a rematch.

 

[pellicle]

Hi

But the coumadin pretty much rules that out.

no it does not ... subject been done to death here, google it and you'll see many here who have had tatts while on warfarin with zero issues. Nobody has reported an issue but people who aren't on it and haven't done it usually say its a problem.

https://www.google.com.au/webhp?ie=...lacement.org/forums/+getting+a+tatto+coumadin


#overBlownIssue

 

[Boomanchu]

I'm not worried about bleeding, Tattoos don't bleed much. The endo worries me and it should but I plan to as my doc his opinion. Needles and blood are a bad combination so extra care has to be taken in choosing a reputable artist with sterile, unopened needle sets.

 

[TitanEddie]

Won't be looking in the bargain bin. Will find someone reputable and has experience with references. Got a way to go, will discuss with my cardio in advance. Just like the idea of it.

 

[pellicle]

I'm not worried about bleeding, Tattoos don't bleed much.

ok, but then what was the mention of warfarin for? It does not interfere with your immune system ... if they clean the area before they start it will be fine. If you were concerned about infections entering the skin (and gums are the main candidate there) then take antibiotic cover

 

[Boomanchu]

I'm so sorry, I should proof read my posts so not to upset you oh lord of the forum. No offense but I'll go with the recommendation of the infectious disease doc, my surgeon and cardiologist but I'll make sure that they consult with you from now on. ; )

 

[pellicle]

I'm so sorry, I should proof read my posts so not to upset you oh lord of the forum. No offense but I'll go with the recommendation of the infectious disease doc, my surgeon and cardiologist but I'll make sure that they consult with you from now on. ; )

I have no idea what this is about I was not upset but confused. But I guess I'll just stop answering any questions you ask. I mean I can only read what you write and try to guess that you meant something else when you say coumadin that you mean infections. You are of course right, and you should take the word of your infection specialist and your surgeon .. why did you even bother asking us here anyway?

Sorry I bothered helping you, it won't happen again my lord

best wishes

 

[Boomanchu]

There was no question in my post, only an answer to another post. I'm sorry for thinking people could simply chat on here and it wasn't purely a question and answer site. I like to hear other peoples feelings on different aspects of the ordeal of OHS. Sometimes I need to hear how real people feel about things instead of the regurgitation of data that can sometimes happen with the docs...........and you. Try to lighten up Mr Wizard, some people are here cuz they're hurting a little coming out of this and really need reassurance not to be scolded or belittled.

 

[neil]

Didn't think I'd ever do this as me and pellicle go back a long way and we have cert locked horns.But I think pellicle is a genuine guy who does try to help. Just takes a bit of getting used to lol.

 

[Boomanchu]

Never doubted pellicle being genuine and have enjoyed reading the posts BUT.....we all have different needs and some of us are pretty new to this and the stresses and feelings that go with OHS. I'm just thinking that maybe that some people
...no, nobody should be short or critical of posters. I needed a forum like this but thought last night that maybe I should find another. That's sad, its anti support.

 

[Eva]

In general, YES, we are more sensitive after OHSs. Reading posts may have different effect on us depending on when we read them! We all are trying to help each other and clarifying what is said. It's an excellent point Boomanchu mentioned re unopened needles sets! also, Pellicle is helping many of us with his views!
Let's allow this to pass without any decision to avoid responding or posting. We're a family where sisters and brothers have different views or ways of expressing them. But deep dow, we all are here to get help and to offer help from our own experiences or researches!

Peace.

Sorry, Titaneddie, I didn't mean to hijack your post!

 

[TitanEddie]

Not a problem, learning stuff no matter what.

 

[pellicle]

as a genuine question could you explain how I was critical of you?

... I'm just thinking that maybe that some people
...no, nobody should be short or critical of posters.

just so that I understand. You see from my perspective I was attempting to clear up what I see as a very common misconception (about warfarin and bleeding) and I can't know what you "intended to write" only what you did. So my reply was addressing that. Still I don't see I was critical, indeed I was offended at your words which rang of sarcasm

I'm so sorry, I should proof read my posts so not to upset you oh lord of the forum.

I was unaware of scolding you or belittling you ... apart from being minimal with my words ... brevity is not intended for scolding. Please also recall that ASCII text does not convey emotions well ... I suspect you read into my reply what wasn't in my mind when I wrote.

Best Wishes

 

[dornole]

Well, Pellicle, I guess Boomanchu can speak for himself or just let it drop . . .

But in the spirit of genuine inquiry, I think the "cut and paste" method of responding to posts with another poster's words embedded might sometimes come across like you're scrutinizing or being critical of their words, vs. just having a conversation. It has more of a debate-like feel that maybe you could be aware of. I've noticed it causing problems on other forums I read.

Plus I think you just hit a trigger somehow, it happens. I was surprised it went sideways so fast. I hope everyone can go "whoa what was that?" and move on in a spirit of shared human-ness.

 

[epstns]

Back to tattoos?

I have none, but harbor no ill-will toward those who do. Long story that I won't post here, but I'm fine with others' tattoos and other forms of body art.

But. . . I don't remember who did this, but many years ago somebody had a picture of a tattoo on the chest of a patient on his way into the OR for heart surgery. The tattoo, in large bold letters, said something like "Caution! Be sure to re-start heart before closing chest." That took guts and a certain sense of humor.

 

[pellicle]

Hi

But in the spirit of genuine inquiry, I think the "cut and paste" method of responding to posts with another poster's words embedded might sometimes come across like you're scrutinizing or being critical of their words,

interesting ... as an internet oldie its been "normal" to reference exactly what you reply to on USENET going back twenty odd years for me now ... so its more of a courtesy so that if there is more than one point made (and more than one thing said by others) the reader knows the point being replied to (there may be more than one).

not sure how I can best adjust to that but thanks for pointing that alternative interpretation out ... hadn't thought of it like that.

hmmm

oh well happy to let it drop as a misunderstanding myself ...

Best Wishes

 

[epstns]

USENET? ? ? You mean that somebody ELSE remembers those days? Now, that was the wild, wild west of the internet. No moderation, no filters, no controls. We heard (read) it all back then.

Sometimes I wish the newsgroups were still in operation. They did serve a purpose at the time.