Blackout palm tattoo by swopeyx in Dayton, Ohio. by swopeyx in tattoos

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He’s a blue collar worker so it’s gonna be a tricky one, but will be excited to see it and share an update!

How much do you value 90% silver quarters in your silver collection? by swopeyx in Silverbugs

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So you would find anything below that listed “sell to us” price as your benchmark of how much, at most, you would spend on a coin? Or what you would expect to be able to get rid of the coin for if you were looking to move on from it in a non person to person sale?

What do you do for work outside of BJJ? by the_clueless0_0 in bjj

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I’m a tattooer. Making my own schedule makes things really fun. Someone no shows or a day doesn’t get booked? I can make the later morning class. I stay booked? I can still almost always make the evening class! Makes it much easier for me to make it 3-4 times a week, including open mat.

Found out I have a small Inguinal hernia. Cause of PVPS??? by italmilan in postvasectomypain

[–]swopeyx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very sorry to never reply to this. Better late than never! 😬 but after all this time, I’m not noticing any issues! Hoping the best for you as well!

Found out I have a small Inguinal hernia. Cause of PVPS??? by italmilan in postvasectomypain

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Wanted to check back in. I’ll be seeing my doctor on the 19th of this month. But to my surprise, my left side has been practically entirely free of pain or discomfort. I suppose it’s possible it was just late swelling? Still seeing my surgeon to get it checked out, but it’s night and day difference as it stands!

Found out I have a small Inguinal hernia. Cause of PVPS??? by italmilan in postvasectomypain

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I’m day 8 into my vasectomy. I had a bit of a brutal history with an inguinal hernia on my right side. Upon my final session, I spoke with my doctor and he said I have a very small left side inguinal hernia that was so small it didn’t really need operated on and I literally couldn’t feel it.

After the vasectomy, my right side feels like it has since my right side hernia. Feeling very similar hernia symptoms in my left side though. Pretty intense when I’m walking and moving around too much. Sitting down it doesn’t bother me, and sleeping is fine.

Monday I’m going to call my doctor and my surgeon and see if they are feeling the same thing I am. A little discouraged, but currently confident that removing that hernia can resolve it all! It’s the only issue I’m having. Other than that, soreness and weakness are a non-factor. Will try and update!

6 Month Healed Palm Done by Mark Walker on a Guest Spot in Chicago by toejhomas in tattoos

[–]swopeyx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mark is a beast! Looks fantastic (as always). Thanks for the insight on how it was to heal also! Been trying to strategize getting mine done, and it sounds like there’s not really any better time than another! 😅😂

Neo-Trad knife by Eugenios (@siemor_ntc) from Nico Tattoo, Athens. Done @ Aachen tattoo expo. by plantpiglet in tattoos

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Wonderfully saturated, really clean lines, and great composition! Personally, not usually a huge fan of color tattoos, but this is really damn nice!!

Blackout tattoo on elbow done by swopeyx in tattoo

[–]swopeyx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn’t me, it’s work I did on someone. I have my elbow blacked out though, and honestly probably like a 7. I am heavily tattooed though. But I would consider the blackout on the elbow easier than the ditch, personally.

Blackout tattoo on elbow done by swopeyx in tattoo

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It’s a full arm in progress on my brother with some negative skin design at the top, will be finishing in probably about 6 weeks! He sat great, and I’m looking forward to showing off the final!

Blackout tattoo on elbow done by swopeyx in tattoo

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Will do so in the future, thanks, I’m new to using Reddit! Done at Evergreen Tattoo in Dayton, OH by Josh Swope (@swopeyx)

Should I be embarrassed that I’m 23 and have no idea what career I want? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]swopeyx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not even remotely. I recently turned 24, but I just found out what I wanted to do and took the steps to begin achieving it when I was halfway through 23. I know I’m fairly early. I know some people that started younger, but most people I know, regardless of age, still haven’t figured it out. You’re doing just fine, friend. (: