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Today was the big day for my first, wanted to share with you all! Thanks to all who gave me advice earlier it was very helpful! You were right it was an awesome experience! I was in the chair for 6 hours on the nose, 7.5 hours total time. Rocked out to Motorhead wire to wire!

Hogrider, thanks for the tip on the painkillers. I'm allergic to Advil, but I've got some T-3 that I'll use in the same fashion. Bongsau, you can bet I'll be rocking the Motorhead the whole time! I'm staying local mainly because three of my co-workers have done full sleeves (and one both legs too!) with him and all recommended him highly and I love their results. I'm not as concerned as much about the pain. Not to sound like some hotshot, but I've dealt with chronic kidney stones and migraines since adolescence so of necessity I've developed a pretty high pain tolerance. Not going to mess around though, hence the T-3s.

He's mostly on FB, but here is a gallery of his stuff: https://inkstinct.co/studio/bio-ink-tattoos-wetaskiwin

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Thanks for the sage advice! My artist is the one who suggested one sitting. According to him, after subtracting prep and break time my actual under the needle time should be roughly 5.5-6.5 hours. My primary motivation for getting it done in one sitting is my desire to use holidays for healing time. My next window would be late May and I really don't want a half done job for that long! Great advice on the choice of foods, and I especially appreciate the tip on ibuprofin as it's my go-to pain killer. My wife is driving me to and from as we live way out in the country about 45-60 minutes depending on winter roads. My artist told me flat out there was no way he'd let me out the door if I had to make the drive myself.

Hello all! The stars have finally aligned and I'm getting my first tattoo! Location is going to be my inside forearm just about from wrist to elbow. Going with the most highly regarded artist in our area as I want it done right! The artist figures it'll take around 8-9 hours walk in to walk out. I'm booking a daily rate as it's a much better deal. Questions I have: Am I realistic getting this elaborate a tattoo all in one sitting? I have a pretty high pain tolerance but some are saying I'm crazy for even trying this in one sitting for my first one. How long until I can resume normal activities? I'm a mailman so arm usage is pretty critical. I booked a week holiday after just as a precaution. Look forward to hearing what experienced folks have to say! Below is a concept art of what I'm having done. My date is coming up soon, December 28, can't wait to have it done!