i have one on both sides of my ribs one higher then the other but as far as the pain and breathing just let yourself focus on breathing normal and when your mind is focused on that the pain wont be as bad. I like your idea btw. once your endorfins kick in after a few mins the pain becomes minimal.actually after my 212 tattoo (my second) i never left somewhere feeling more alive, the pain is why i want more now… weird i know.