RikerChick 5 Posted February 12, 2004 Keep in mind both of these are about an hour old so they're still red. I'm going to have a little more shading done on the tattoo later, but I love it. The tattoo didn't hurt half as much as I thought it would. I just breathed through the parts where he went over the really thin skin. The navel piercing hurt like all the pain of the tattoo in one jolt. OUCH!! It was over fast though and I love it. Once it's healed I'll switch it to a smaller crystal. I've had enough pain for today though. tattoo Click For Spoiler the navel piercing. try to ignore my dingy sweats, I didn't want jeans rubbing on the new stuff. Click For Spoiler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted February 12, 2004 wow, they look really cool, wish I had that kind of bravery! YAY you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Looks great! Nice work RC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Wow amazing work, and you say its going to get better. Wow even more impressive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted February 12, 2004 Congrats RC, they both look great! *looks around at all the gawkers on this thread* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted February 12, 2004 Looks good RC..Nice work.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted February 12, 2004 Thanks everyone! I'm so excited! I think I'll be sleeping on my side tonight though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Ya I have a bunch of friends with belly-button rings, and they were defenitely sore for a while. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Cool, Rikerchic. I am considering getting a tatoo, but the one I want isn't allowed with the uniform (I wanted to get anchors on my forarms, but the regs say tattoos have to be covered by short sleve shirts.) But, Hey, I may get another tattoo elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Cool, Rikerchic. I am considering getting a tatoo, but the one I want isn't allowed with the uniform (I wanted to get anchors on my forarms, but the regs say tattoos have to be covered by short sleve shirts.) But, Hey, I may get another tattoo elsewhere. What if you had tattoos before you enlisted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted February 12, 2004 if I had tattoos before than it's okay. but since I shipped for boot camp four months after my 17th B-Day, I hadn't been able to get a tattoo since Dad wouldn't let me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
v_seven 0 Posted February 12, 2004 You are so brave They look great!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 0 Posted February 12, 2004 if I had tattoos before than it's okay. but since I shipped for boot camp four months after my 17th B-Day, I hadn't been able to get a tattoo since Dad wouldn't let me. oh ok that makes sense, I was woundering if they forced people to have removal surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted February 12, 2004 Ya I have a bunch of friends with belly-button rings, and they were defenitely sore for a while. Lol. The weird thing is it doesn't hurt at all now. I can't even feel it, and all the redness is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted February 12, 2004 SWEET!!! the tat looks great, and so dont the belly ring. i knew you could do it, see i wouldnt steer ya wrong about the pain of it. i kinda thought of it as sort of a baptism or right of passage in life, something like that. ya kind of feel different afterward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 12, 2004 The weird thing is it doesn't hurt at all now. I can't even feel it, and all the redness is gone. Well if YOU can't feel it do you mind if we try? :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Luthien 0 Posted February 12, 2004 WOW that is sooo coool!!!I want one too but i dont know yet,bcuz it may hurt a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted February 12, 2004 Damn i like that tattoo looks really good rikerchick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 0 Posted February 12, 2004 Ya I have a bunch of friends with belly-button rings, and they were defenitely sore for a while. Lol. The weird thing is it doesn't hurt at all now. I can't even feel it, and all the redness is gone. Uh-oh I hope the nerves in the skin where you recieved the ring haven't been damaged. hehehe jk I don't think that happens, well I hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 12, 2004 ooooooooo............... * Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap * Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted February 13, 2004 Got a silly question for those who have tattoos (or anyone actually). Do any of you know how long you have to wait after you get a tattoo before you can start tanning? I guess I should call the tattoo place and ask them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 13, 2004 i don't know, but if you REALLY wanted to know, i could look it up for ya, if you wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 13, 2004 wel, i went ahead and did it anyways, hers wat i found out... How long before I can resume normal activities (working out, swimming, tanning, etc.) after getting a tattoo? About two weeks. Within a couple of days a light, dry, flaky layer of skin will develop over the tattooed area. Maintain a small amount of lotion on the skin during this period to keep it from becoming dry and itchy. Most of the flaking will end in about a week resulting in getting a shiny, wrinkled layer of new skin. Once this happens, you can return to your normal activities. If any smaller spots take longer to heal, wait until theyÕre done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted February 13, 2004 if I had tattoos before than it's okay. but since I shipped for boot camp four months after my 17th B-Day, I hadn't been able to get a tattoo since Dad wouldn't let me. How did you go to boot camp at the age of 16? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 13, 2004 if he lived in Canada, thats the legal age for joining the army (response to CJLP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted February 13, 2004 wel, i went ahead and did it anyways, hers wat i found out...How long before I can resume normal activities (working out, swimming, tanning, etc.) after getting a tattoo? About two weeks. Within a couple of days a light, dry, flaky layer of skin will develop over the tattooed area. Maintain a small amount of lotion on the skin during this period to keep it from becoming dry and itchy. Most of the flaking will end in about a week resulting in getting a shiny, wrinkled layer of new skin. Once this happens, you can return to your normal activities. If any smaller spots take longer to heal, wait until theyÕre done. Hey thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 13, 2004 pleased to be of some help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted February 13, 2004 But only use lotion with lipids, NO alcohol based lotions! I know I know,: "DUH! :P " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted February 15, 2004 Those are great. I could do the tattoos but could never do the piercings. I don't do well with any kind of needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
