Tattoos and swimming

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Ok, so I need advice. A bunch of my co-workers and I are planning to get tattoos. Never mind what they are, but they are symbollic and meaningful for us and it's something I really want to do. Here's my problem. One of my other jobs is teachign sw imming lessons. I am only in the pool 1.5 hours per week, but I never have more than like 10 days in a row off. I have heard that you can't swim for up to 4 weeks after getting a tattoo. Is there anyone here who has eperience in this? There is NO way for me to not be in the pool, but I want to get this tattoo. Is there something I can put on it to protect it while I swim? Here is some detail as to what the tattoo will be. It will be small, probably on my leg, about 2 square inches and it will be color. I'm not sure which direction I need to be going in here and really need some advice. And please, I already know what the internet says, wait 2 weeks, wait 6 weeks, never swim again. Whatever. I am looking for somoen with firsthand knowledge.