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Good lord. Deleting your posts and pictures because you don't like the answer is such a stupid thing to do.

@Danhang tough man. I'm 58 and already had 2 of them and am due for my 3rd. They're not a big deal, you're right, the fasting is the worst. My dad had colon cancer too and lived nearly 30 years after they found it. I've had a couple polyps removed and do exactly as my doc recommends. They say it is the slowest progressing and one of the most treatable forms of a shitty illness. (pun intended) Try not to worry, as it doesn't help a bit. I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Hi all, Just an update. Saturday was indeed my last session!

Somebody got butt hurt.

When I first got my sleeve, I was looking at my arm and thinking, "OH, SHIT. MY WHOLE ARM IS COVERED." But I got over it. You will, too.

Thank you . Some very helpful responses and much appreciated. Iv been obsessing and convinced myself the blue chrysanthemum should have been smaller and different placement, sometimes I think it looks good and other times not so . It’s my first big color tattoo and maybe I’m just getting used to it . Have you ever experienced this after getting a tattoo and learn to be happy with it .

wear long sleeves

And we were even fairly nice! This time 😈

That first meal tomorrow is gonna taste really good!

Yep. It's not going to be quite so "bright" after 6-8 months, too.

@Dan Breathe, friend. It's terrifying to be sure butt (pun intended), the waiting is the hardest part. You got this, try to not to make yourself sick from worry. I will be sending positive vibes your way!

so sorry man. be strong!

I'll get one of my mates to take a picture hopefully tomorrow.

I also have both knees and elbows done and I felt the pain went from rainbows and unicorns(I actually giggled getting my left knee and right elbow done) to holyshitmotherfuckerthathurt (I called my tattoo artist a sadistic *** getting my right knee and left elbow done)

Vice versa for me! Inner thigh and knee ditch were absolutely a tolerable. 🙂 @Dan

I think that tattoo looks great as is. Don’t change a thing.

A few things to consider... You will be one giant open wound. The chances for infection will increase each session. Do every thing you can to boost your immune system before, during and after each session. Are you traveling alone? Having someone to help you on during and after the sessions would be a great idea. You may not heal the same or as well as normal tattoos...think about the trauma to your skin and immune system. Last year, I was tattooed five days in a row but they weren't all day sessions , like ~16 hours total and all different tattoos. It was enough. This past week, I did two sessions (one 4 and 1 five hour). I know for me, keeping my immune system healthy and managing the healing process are my top priorities.

I mean, not to be a dick, but it's two intersecting lines....

The itch comes faster after every tattoo.

first thing you should do is never go back to that same scratcher.

Grez made some progress on my arm. I really do love his roses...