Welcome! I have a similar scar from spinal fusion surgery too! currently working on a full backpiece that happens to cover it. Feel free to ask questions in this thread. Who is the artist you are working with?
if you use the word "trousers" i think you've given up on being cool :)
i've used an ace bandage to cover a new tattoo when wearing shorts in warm sunny weather, worked pretty well and didn't interfere with healing
I guess I'll join in on the sharing fun (even though most of you have already seen this on Mike's instagram). Progress from my session at Pagoda City Tattoo Fest:
About 31 hours total so far. So maybe we are about 1/2 done?
@cltattooing congratulations on surviving the most challenging part (I dont know about everyone else but for me lining was a terribly challenging experience)
I'm a big wimp and have been paying with credit card lately. As a 6'4" ~200lb white male I feel like I am an easy target. When I do use cash it is tightly balled up in a sweaty fist in my pocket.
@Graeme my guess is the re-outlining is usually done on pieces where the original outline is 3-4 or more years old by the time it is finished. good incentive for getting it wrapped up as fast as possible.
I'll be there on the Friday trying not to cry while Mike tattoos my back (most likely the rib area).
Hoping the convention atmosphere will help time move faster.