Thanks for the helpful reply! How long do you think I should wait before lifitng? I went to the gym today and hit my shoulders/triceps… The tattoo felt alright – but I don’t want to chance it. It’s been a week today since I got it done so do you think I should wait one more week before getting back into the gym heavy?

I guess I’ll stick to hitting legs/running for this week!

Also, I’ve been using Tattoo Goo on it usually three times a day after washing and before bed. How long should I keep this up for? Should I keep up with the Tattoo Goo or switch to a regular Vitamin E cream after a little bit? I guess there’s no real static method to the aftercare and everyone has their own thing – but I’m eager to hear opinions!!

Thanks for the compliment on the ink! I’m really happy with it and I want to keep it pristine!

Little bit of glare, I’ll put another one up as well.

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Thanks man! I’m sure it will be alright. Next question (kinda ridiculous really…): I was wondering if I’ll be in a comfortable enough position to be able to read a book while the dude’s working on it lol. I was thinking since it’d be on my back I could have my arms out front and read for the 2 some odd hours. I’m taking a summer English course for school and I’ve got tons of shit to do this week so I was hoping to kill two birds with one stone so to speak. Might be a dumb idea – but I figured I’d ask before I walk in there with a book

ALSO: Do you guys think that mowing a lawn with a push-mower tomorrow will goof it up at all? (Since is will be on my rear shoulder, I don’t want to stretch anything by jerkin’ a mower around).

Sorry if these questions are a little senseless – I’m not really sure what to expect here.