Just wondering what the most body mod pain people have had in a short period of time? I'm getting another section of my back tattoo done tomorrow, and this weekend we are having our local annual tattoo convention so I am getting my back finished and my tragus pierced, and I'm going to buy stuff for stretching so hopefully I will do my first stretch on Sunday night. So it will a fun weekend!

Has anyone any similar experiences with getting a lot of work done in a short period of time?

For the sake of posterity, I need to point out that no stretch should ever be painful. :P

You may want to consider stagging some of the mod events, each one takes a toll on your body and immune function becomes stressed during times of healing even one tattoo/piercing/stretch.

I have gotten like, 3 piercings then a week later got a few tattoos touched up. I had an appt to get my head tattooed the next week, but decided to wait a bit longer. Glad I did too... I got stupid-sick 3 days later. (unrelated to the piercings and touch-ups) I was worried that it was going to be too much to heal at once. I will reschedule the head tattoo for next month, most likely :) Better to give them the best possible situation for healing.

I know I am probably taking on too much but the timimg is tricky. See there isnt any other reputable piercer here hence the piercing. Also there is a tattoo competition at this weekends convention and I promised my tattoo artist that we'd finish up in time. Might wait a week or so to stretch though. I can buy my bits and bobs for it and it will be something else to look forward to. I was also due to get a brazilian this Saturday but I think thats definately too much lol!

 PA stretch from 10 to 8

made me yell out in pain!

 yeah.. you probably wanna wait on doing too many things at once. after being tattooed extensively, you're just gonna wanna drink juice and go to sleep.

good luck with all of your planned projects though!

axon is right!

better to be patient, than hurt yourself and have unhappy mods

Hi guys, thanks for all the great advice. I'm definately going to slow down, I'm just so damn impatient! I do think that its important to listed to your body. I had my tattoo session tonight, which was actually a breeze. I was really anxious cause my last couple were really harrowing, as they were mainly on the back of my ribs and spine. Last time I came close to passing out/puking. Tonight however was an easy hour and a half, on my love handles so nice and fleshy lol! There was a really good vibe in the shop, with lots of visiting artists for the convention hanging out. I am so happy with my tattoo, I have been doing it since Christmas and its finally nearly there. I love it

I should be finished in a half an hour on Sunday. however I'm going to play it by ear about my tragus (pardon the awful pun!) and really look after myself this week, no alcohol and lots of sleep. Stretching can wait till I heal. Hell if I dont feel 100% on Sunday I will just go for a look and to get some jewellry and leave the tattoo altogether.

Thanks again for all the feedback. Without it I would have let my impatience get the better of me.

 Ooo you're going to the Midleton convention? I'm making a visit home this weekend so I'm tempted to check it out on Saturday. I've missed it for the last 4 years!

Yeah I'm heading down on Sunday. There is a really good buzz around town. I've seen loads of interesting tattooed people around. I met a tattoo artist from New Zealand who does traditional tapping tattoos and a piercer from the Uk, both really sound. I get paid tomorrow so I cant wait to get some nice new jewellry

good luck with it all mate

just to update you guys. I went to the tattoo show today. Push out my final session for my back. Had a really fun day all the same. I went to get my tragus done, but I was worried because I do audio typing with earphone for nine yours a day. I discussed getting a rook instead, and in the end went for this. It looks really good, so pleased with how it looks. I got stuff for stretching my ears but I'm not going to rush it. Just chilling out tonight, an excuse to be lazy! Thanks again for all the feed back

 Sounds like an amazing day.  I actually started stretching my lobes because I had to wait months before I could start my sleeve.

Glad you're waiting on the stretching. I just could not imagine having to keep up with the amount of aftercare required for multiple mods.  Would love to see pictures of your work when you're ready.

Yeah the aftercare sucks a bit. I aways think that a piercing is more work that a pet lol. Suppose I just incorporate it into my daily routine - like washing my face etc. I generally enjoy the whole girlie pampering thing so I just try to think of it as another aspect of that. Must get put the digital camera and post pictures soon. I've racked up some nice pieces by now.

 I got my whole back done in two sessions a day after eachother. Only have one more to touch up my wing tips and do some shading and finish coloring one corner.

Overall it was way less painful then my diamonds on my pelvic region.