You're not supposed to be in the pool or sunbathing for I believe at least a month. And I have to tell you. Don't get it because of your girlfriend's name. It's a bad idea. I was married when I was 20, I thought it was going to last. I thought about getting my hubby's name, and I am SO glad I didn't -- I'm now 23 and divorced. The person you are tends to change when you're really young and it's just not a good idea to mark those relationships permanently. I did get a tattoo the day my divorce was finalized, to symbolize the impact on my life, but clearly his name would have not been the best idea.