Update: 5/26, Tongue freshly resplit, more suspensions pg 11

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:21 pm

I don't have any piercings yet, and only one tatoo (a bass clef)

Good luck on it opi, I hope it works out for you.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:20 pm

It's been a LONG ass time since this thread has been updated....

I've done a one suspension now, and I got to help my girlfriend out with her first suspension. If you'd like to read the experience, see the pictures, go here:

My first, his second (credit goes out to the girlfriend for getting us featured on modblog)

And then two fridays ago, I got my tongue re-split. I can't release the pictures of the process quite yet, but here's the healing process.

How much it grew back together after the first split:

Right after it was split and stitches in:

Waking up the next day. It was a bit sore, had to take some vicodine to push the pain away:

That sunday, still a bit tender, but i was eating/talking just fine.

I forgot a day on taking pictures, but here it is:

Took the stitches out myself, here's the aftermath:

More healing....

It's been about 3 days since that last picture. My tongue is still swolen, but it'll go away in a few more weeks. I can talk/eat just fine, and all the soreness is gone. It was a much better experience this time around. I had 5 shots of lidocaine and epinephrine in my tongue, and it was all done professional in a piercing parlor. The whole process took about a half hour from start to finish, and I dind't feel a single thing the entire time.

I stopped taking my vicodine about 3 days after it was done, the pain really went away that quickly. Here's hoping it doesn't grow back like it did before.

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:19 pm

Lol.. I knew I shouldn't have clicked this thread while I was eating my turkey sandwich...I was right.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:37 pm

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:47 pm

Wow, amazing work

Very hardcore sir!

So am I to gather that you don't want the pain from your mods? Or is it that the pain from the split would have been way too much? I know all of my piercings have been done with the added benefit of the endorphn (spelling) rush because of the pain (some more than others of course)

I love the pictures. I mess with people enough when they see that I have 0 gauge in my tongue, I can't imagine what reaction you get with the split

Well done

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Mon May 26, 2008 11:50 pm

That is intense. Way too much for me.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue May 27, 2008 1:03 am

wow josh. im impressed.

dante, i didnt figure you for a piercing guy. what else do you have pierced? pics of hte 0g tongue?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:33 am

Danteneon wrote:Wow, amazing work Very hardcore sir!

So am I to gather that you don't want the pain from your mods? Or is it that the pain from the split would have been way too much? I know all of my piercings have been done with the added benefit of the endorphn (spelling) rush because of the pain (some more than others of course)

I love the pictures. I mess with people enough when they see that I have 0 gauge in my tongue, I can't imagine what reaction you get with the split

Well done

You could safely say that. The first time I had my tongue split, I didn't have any sort of numbing agent of some sort. When it comes to regular to semi-hardcore mods, I usually am fine. Piercings, dermal punches, suspensions, all of that I can handle. Even scarification and branding. But when it comes to extreme mods like getting my tongue split, I just couldn't do it again.

If you go back a few pages, you can read the whole story when I first got it done. When I was younger, I was all about the pain. You know, showing off your badge so to speak. Now a days, lets face it, pain sucks. No one wants to go through this terribly traumatic experience. Hell, if it wasn't for being numbed, I wouldn't of went through it again. There's just no way. My body nearly went into shock the first time.

I hear ya about freaking people out. Whenever someone asks me about one of my piercings, "if it hurt," i eventually show them my tongue. They have no idea what to say. It always puts a huge ass grin on my face.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:09 am

I hear ya. The pain is a novelty I suppose. I was really into it at first, but then again I was in a very different place emotionally

Why is it everyone asks "didn't that hurt?" Where I have my work done they have bumper stickers that show a captive and says "Yes, it hurt!"

And TNK, I thought you saw my pic over on the other post.

Do I still look like I wouldn't have piercings

I don't have pics of the piercings but I'll take some for ya tonight.

I don't want to litter up your thread Josh, so I'll start another thread if you would rather.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:20 am

oh hell, litter it up all you want. i have a couple of threads like this, haha. It always goes WAY the fuck off topic. I'm perfectly ok with it.

I have a few patches that I wear on clothes and what-not that simply say "yes, it hurt!" because i was sick of hearing the question again and again. What can I say, it just gets old after awhile. I guess it just comes with the territory.

The only people I actually stop and talk too, are the ones that ask how it was done, how much it actually hurt, or any other question that would require a detailed explanation.

Chibits12 · Post by **Chibits12** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:45 pm

That's hardcore right there.

Is it feeling a whole lot better now? I thought biting my tongue was painful but wow.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:48 pm

It feels completely normal again actually. It was 100% pain free about thursday of last week, so less than a full week for the pain to go away. Still swollen though. That part takes time....

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue May 27, 2008 5:53 pm

I was going to ask you that...how long on the swelling to go down? Even with a regular tongue piercing it takes 3 to 5 days for the swelling to go completely away.

I enjoy talking to people who show a genuine interest in the work done as well, rather than the obligatory "didn't that hurt?" or "why did you do that?". Even if it isn't their thing, people who can at least appreciate the art makes it worthwhile. Not that it matters all that much either because I do what I do because I like it, but you know what I mean

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 6:44 pm

The first time I got it split, I think it took about a full month for the swelling to completely go down. I don't think the fact I have two holes in each side helps either.

I do agree. I don't care what people think to much. I have a professional, office job, and I'm a giving member to society. What more could people ask for?

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:21 pm

I'm more curious how you manage to do all of these very interesting things to yourself and have a professional office job. My boss bitches over my two earrings lol (I know... weak.... but I find tattoos more intriguing).

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:25 pm

I would think that kind of stuff would be discouraged in a professional setting.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:39 pm

i do my job and i do it extremely well. My boss realizes this, and leaves me alone about my appearance.

It's all about personality and charisma.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:47 pm

@ tounge

talk about modding your body

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:49 pm

Opi wrote:i do my job and i do it extremely well. My boss realizes this, and leaves me alone about my appearance.

It's all about personality and charisma.

Good point.

What kind of work anyway?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:55 pm

I'm a graphic designer. I have my own catalog that I do each month. It's for a company no one here has heard of.

Midwest Tapes.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:24 pm

That is cool that your boss is so open minded.

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:04 pm

Dude, your fucking nuts....

but I admire you for your courage.

My tattoo hurt like a bitch. And piercing my own ear with my wifes stud was pretty bad too...

but I gracefully bow to your boldness.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue May 27, 2008 11:29 pm

Opi wrote:i do my job and i do it extremely well. My boss realizes this, and leaves me alone about my appearance.

It's all about personality and charisma.

I couldn't have said it better myself

It is kinda rough however when first looking for a job. I moved to VA a few years ago and decided to go back to the dealership level again. Even though I am very good at what I do and have a very good personality (I have everyone fooled

) some people have a hard time basing your worth on your abilities instead of their perceptions.

The real fun is that I deal with walk-up retail every day. I love to watch the range of emotion on people's faces when they first see me, then see it gradually soften as I help them with what they need. I have been told several times that people were scared to death when they first see me but later realize that I'm a pretty nice guy

heyitsstock · Post by **heyitsstock** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:44 am

ahahha josh your one of the few reasons i still creep this forum

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Wed May 28, 2008 8:49 am

hansken_yo wrote:That is cool that your boss is so open minded.

Eh, he wasn't at first to say the least. When I first started working here, they didn't care about what piercings you had in your ears, or the color of your hair, but no facial piercings allowed in the office. In the warehouse, it doesn't really matter though.

For the first few months, I would take out/hide my facial jewelry everyday. After awhile I slowly kept one in here.... one in there... until after awhile I stopped taking it out at work. I'd been here for almost a year by then. Well, the company noticed my potential and kind of left me alone about it. Never said a word to me. I guess when the new handbooks were coming out, they were going to write in that there were no facial piercings allowed in the office, then my supervisor went STRAIGHT to the owner of the company, and changed his mind. Basically saying that it's none of the company's business what I do on my own time, and to just leave me alone about how I look. I'm a huge asset to the company, and know what I'm doing.

CA180 wrote:Dude, your fucking nuts....

but I admire you for your courage.

My tattoo hurt like a bitch. And piercing my own ear with my wifes stud was pretty bad too...

but I gracefully bow to your boldness.

Oh I am nuts. I decide this every time I do something extreme. I tend to even question my own sanity.

All in the sake of being comfortable in my own skin though.

Danteneon wrote:
Opi wrote:i do my job and i do it extremely well. My boss realizes this, and leaves me alone about my appearance.

It's all about personality and charisma.
I couldn't have said it better myself

It is kinda rough however when first looking for a job however. I moved to VA a few years ago and decided to go back to the dealership level again. Even though I am very good at what I do and have a very good personality (I have everyone fooled ) some people have a hard time basing your worth on your abilities instead of their perceptions.

The real fun is that I deal with walk-up retail every day. I love to watch the range of emotion on people's faces when they first see me, then see it gradually soften as I help them with what they need. I have been told several times that people were scared to death when they first see me but later realize that I'm a pretty nice guy

Yea, finding a new job is a pain in the ass. I have to change EVERYTHING about my look essentially. I could never work retail though... I can't deal with the public at all. I have no problem talking to authority figures, but not the general public.

heyitsstock wrote:ahahha josh your one of the few reasons i still creep this forum

Thanks, I think?

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Thu May 29, 2008 1:55 pm

danteneon, holy crap. you look much difference than i expected. pics ofthe 0g tongue? i wanna continue gauging mine.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu May 29, 2008 2:38 pm

I get that a lot. It's funny, my wife asked me this morning if I got the pics done of my piercings yet.

I'll take them tonight.

Gaugeing your tongue is so easy. Too easy in fact. I went from a 14G to a 0G in a month and a half. The guys at the shop refused to believe me when every time I came in to get bigger studs. "You can't be there yet!" Went from 14 to 10, then to 4, 2 then 0.

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Thu May 29, 2008 2:54 pm

hell i can put an 8g in my 14g venoms.

they gauge themselves out over time

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu May 29, 2008 3:06 pm

Too true. I have an oral fixation as well, so I mess with it a lot. I have to restrain myself so I don't go to 00

w0158981 · Post by **w0158981** » Thu May 29, 2008 3:13 pm

man your crazy i couldn't do any of that stuff suspension splitting tounges and stuff i am like the biggest wimp when it comes to piercings snd stuff. like i think they look awsome when there done but to get it done i couldn't i'm a wimp but i think its pretty cool what your doing and even cooler that you got a story behind it,