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@jen7 Thanks so much! And its interesting you say that - my first sit I was distracted and irritable, and had been sick for weeks. But it was like a total break and i got into it completely! - - - Updated - - - @LizBee I am totally with you on this, and had both my small people without any pain relief, so should be able to do this right! Last sit I just couldnt get into the zone though, and wonder if the position i was in might have had something to do with it. I was so antsy I just wanted the whole thing to be over... Im the same re peace and quiet too. Im probably really dull to tattoo as i just put my headphones in and turn the music up super loud... Its 'me time'! Thanks for the advice. I read the -derm thread (all 47 pages) and have ordered some for this time. If its as good at protecting the sensitivity as people say, I'll be super happy. It would be challenging to wear anything, and sleeping would be a total pain as I'd have to be bolt upright to not sleep on any newly tattoed skin! I've made a note of the way people have had most success, but just to check with your experience - would you say wait 24 hours prior to putting it on? I'll be done around 1/2pm and was planning to wrap with saran overnight as I push out LOADS of plasma on the first night , then wash air dry and -derm the next morning. About right? Thanks again, and your right. I guess i was asking about experences of dark cover ups. I want to do it, but am concerned itll have to be really dark to cover, and not sure how that'll look over time.

Hello Ladies! The question I have isnt really gender specific, but Ive read through the whole thread and you seem like a knowledgable and friendly lot. I'm new to the forum, but had my first tattoo 20 yrs ago as a foolish 17 yr old! I had a number of small pieces and then a rib tattoo that just kept growing! As I rapidly approach 40, the design of the rib and back piece dont really flatter my changing shape and I'm in the process of a substantial rework. My first sit was for my back (attached pic) and took 3.5 hours. It hurt, but nothing serious. The second sit I had to tap out after 3 hours - I just couldnt take it anymore (ribs onto upper back, lower back onto love handle). Aside from that, Lee also said that my body had had enough and was pushing out plasma. Question is - has this happened to anyone? Was it anything I did? No pain killers, no booze, no caffeine, lots of water - basically the same as the first sit, but with that one I could have carried on going for MUCH longer. I have another sit in a couple of weeks and this is more lower ribs, the other love handle and opposite side upper back! 2nd question: this cover up will incorporate all my existing tattoos, except the very first one which is a celtic knot on my front, parellel to and close to my hip bone. All black, quite faded, and a fair bit bigger than when i had it done, due to 2 kids! It'll be a substantial thing to cover it, but can be done to draw it into the back by pulling it over the hip - if that makes sense. I'm pretty petit though, so it'll be half my lower stomach by the time its done... Would you or wouldnt you? Last question: anyone used numbing cream? Wondering if it'll help get through the lower ribs, but I've heard mixed things. Especially that it hurts more in the healing, and this last one hurt so much O couldnt cope with anything touching it for a week! Clothing was challenging! Edited to say - sorry about the essay!