my uncle is a great tattoo artist in Mass but i live in FL nd haven't gotten enough money to run up there for family. but when i do ima have him start my sleeve with a family tat but for the time being by the end of this year ill have my 2nd garter don't know if i wanna add a knife to it yet or not!!

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I have a question for ya tattoo lovers. I have 4 tattoos now and getting another in a few days. I have had a problem in the past with getting very light headed and nearly fainting. I'm wondering what do you do before you get your tattoo. Like what you eat or drink. I think my problem is I get really nervous about it and once the tattoo is started I start to loose color in my face. So I'm just curious as to what you do.

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I have the same probelm but I do pass out. Lol on both of mine. Right after I do I'm all good. Lol I'd like to know if there's something I could do too...

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I like to stay hydrated and listen to music. Definitely helped on the last half hour of my chest piece.

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1996 Ranger XLT | 2.3L 5 speed | 7/9 dropped |

2015 F150 XLT | 2.7 EcoBoost 6R80 | 4/6 dropped | wife’s truck!

Ok here is the tips I think will help you out. I have found this helps a lot with around 100 hours of work give or take, this is what has helped me the most.

1 most importantly breathe. I found the best thing to do is control your breathing this will help with pain and overall experience.
2 make sure to eat a small meal before hand the drops in blood sugar or nervousness from hunger is no good.
I like to eat something before nothing huge I don't like to be uncomfortably full but enough to where I'm not hungry. I'm always ravenous afterwards, so I get my big meal then to celebrate. Be careful on what you eat again you don't want an upset stomach.
3 keep a drink close by (non alcoholic) I like water the most.
4 don't drink alcohol before this thins your blood and could ruin the tattoo. Dont take pain killers or muscle relaxers they really don't help.
I have never drank before but have seen what happens. I did try taking pills for one session it doesn't really do anything for the pain.
5 if your tired or not feeling well have a headache, Dont go. Your better off rescheduling.
6 dress as comfortably as possible
7 put your phone on mute
8 listen to music you like
9 try to put your self in a good calm mood before going

That's about all I got right hopefully this can make your experience more better.

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Thanks for the advice guys. I for sure will have water near by. Might even try the music thing. But will get pics up too when its done

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Blinker mod, herculiner bed liner, throttle cable mod, new cab, interior lighting, switch back turns, custom halos in fogs. 330 LEDs and counting
Xbox 360 gamertag: cheebaRanger17
http://www.facebook.com/cheebster

all went good. just kept calm. heres the outcome. couldnt be happier


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Blinker mod, herculiner bed liner, throttle cable mod, new cab, interior lighting, switch back turns, custom halos in fogs. 330 LEDs and counting
Xbox 360 gamertag: cheebaRanger17
http://www.facebook.com/cheebster

Thats yours? Its sick!

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Doubt it it's a pick off website

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Either way i want a dolphin like that. Not as big though.

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Yeah it's definitely a cool piece of art. I like the way it was done and the marine scene.

I went Japanese and old hot rod stuff on my calves, can't turn back now. Lol

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Yea ive seen your stuff before and really dig it. I dont think im gonna get alot like that though, maybe a half sleeve.

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Lol I was the same way I didn't plan on having this much

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Thanks, yeah that's my leg, 25 hours of good times