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My first thigh tattoo, I had horrible whooshing for quite a while. With my second, none at all. The second time around, I iced it the evening of, the next day and periodically after that. I also used Tegaderm the second time. I for sure recommend the ice, and only recommend Tegaderm if you are sure sure sure you won't react badly to it. Ask me how I know. I agree with all the other don't shave until fully healed comments. It's winter, who cares? Hi, and welcome, from the west coast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ya! [emoji173]️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thinking positive thoughts for you @Colored Guy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love these! The colours are fantastic, if a little unexpected Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks for the info @omletta. Here I go a-liking! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think the photo link is broken [emoji30] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When my dad and I got tattooed together last year, we each chose different tattoos that appealed to us. The process of getting tattooed together was significant and memorable for us, even though we didn't choose the same aesthetic. TLDR: get what you love, and enjoy the experience with your pops! And welcome @swask! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had abdominal surgery today. It was more of a shitty thing when it was on the horizon, but it definitely wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. I was the final surgery of the day, so I had to fast for what felt like forever, and the hunger and associated nausea was probably the worst part. Although it was a shitty thing to be anticipating, it actually went well, and I'm feeling really quite good post surgery. It's really late here, and I can't sleep, so I'm enjoying the LST "back catalogue", bonus! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow, that sucks. Can you switch to someone else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mer-kitty [emoji171] What a great experience, and beautiful tattoo! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I used to have the worst time sleeping in a tent, I think I understand your pain. I do better when I can keep my spine kind of aligned, so a little padding under the ribs and between the knees can be helpful. Tattoo time is really hard when your body hurts :( Hey @SeeSea, I remember you asked on another thread about flying post thigh tattoo... I did this 2 weeks ago, and I totally recommend bringing a giant ziplock and asking kind baristas to fill it with ice for you post security. Also, I sprung for an economy plus seat, with my fresh thigh getting the window seat. Money well spent. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I have used Tegaderm in the past post surgery, with no issues as I recall. That was on my ankle. After 3 days with derm on my thigh, I have a nasty looking rash. Heat rash I guess? Just wanted to chime in to say maybe testing on different areas of the body may give different results. Bummer for me though :( Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Can. Not. Wait. To take this tegaderm off! And soak in the tub [emoji7] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Voted! It takes only a minute :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Welcome @bramble! Your next tattoo plans sound fun! Chris Hold is fantastic to work with, you'll be stoked I bet!

@Graeme, it bummed me out too. I heard such great things and felt kinda sad to miss out, but it made me not want to pursue getting tattooed there. Edited to add: it lead me to find another tattooer whose work I love, so it all worked out [emoji1]

I actually tried that recently, asked if I could come take a look at a portfolio, and was informed to just look at the artist's website. (Which I had already done, of course). There's something different and special about looking at a real portfolio and seeing someone in person. It's not just clients that have changed. I know everyone is different, and each to their own.

That looks amazing @Mark Bee, I love the kneecap

I'm binge watching Friday Night Lights and crushing on Texas accents and Southern men.

I was given some extras at the hospital in Canada after a surgery, might start with asking at a hospital pharmacy. I remember not being able to find them at any of my local pharmacies though. @Metfly Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wow!

It's in this loooong thread somewhere @KBeee, I was looking at it recently

I thought I'd come back to my intro thread to post a picture, since I started reading these forums while I was contemplating this tattoo. Just wanted to reiterate what a wonderful site you guys have here, it has been really great to not only see lots of cool work, but also hear about other people's experiences and thoughts. Thanks again LST gang; now on to figure out how to make Arizona happen [emoji83]

I got a rad tattoo from the rad Chris Hold last night in Vancouver. Sharing from his Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/xQPn6qmDU8/

Great presentation of the process, thanks for sharing it Wraith