Mortis update

Ok, Im in acceptance. I have come to the realization that I may never get better. I am considering retiring from tattooing because of my condition. I haven't been able to work in over a year, and Im dog ass tired of just waiting to get better so I can ply my trade. I havent completely given up yet, but discouragement has set in. alot of you know whats up, im diabetic, and I deveolped an infection associated with diabetes (peritonitis) I fought a long hard battle, 5 surguries in less than a year. I have finally got rid of that, only to find that now I have a rare infection, (psudomonas) that surgury wont fix, and is resistant to most drugs. so im feeling kinda fucked, being a responsable tattooist, I can not work for fear of contaminating clients. I wont be responsable for peoples health. so what the fuck can I do? I dont want to sound like im crying 'poor me' because im really not, its my situation, and I will deal with it. I just wanted to let you all know whats up. if I decide to close up for good, I will let you all know. but im going to have to do something soon, I have taken a huge hit financially because of this. I have had to sell off 3 sweet bikes, and a couple other vehicles already this year. and im thinking of taking a fucking job (eeeeew that word just sucks). anyone else ever deal with any of this?? should I just hang it up and quit?? im too fucking old to even think about starting in a new trade. Mortis

Mortis, I have read this a couple of times now, trying to put together some words of encouragement or comfort or something. You have been on a hell of a ride and no doubt a lesser man would have given up a long time ago, would have lost hope. I have no doubt that you still have some resolve left in you to get back on your feet. But no matter the course that is laid out for you, there is a reason, (and God damn it; whatever it is!) and there will be those closest to you who will support you in your decisions. And although a majority of us who post here regularly here may not have that intimate of friendship with you we will always be here for you to whatever degree we can lend.... Now.... GO KICK THAT SHIT IN THE BALLS BROTHER! ....J

thanks man... it helps

Mortis.......... Man, sounds like a pretty fucked situation all the way around. I can't give you advice on this because I wouldn't know what to do either. I don't know where you stand spiritually, but it's at the point when all else seems lost that the most stubborn of us finally seek guidance in a higher source..........................simply by praying........... for either a flat out equitable solution, or for a shove in the right direction. The career that I had for 17 years ended six years ago because of medical restrictions brought about because of someone else's negligence, and I haven't really worked any significant amount of time since then.......................and yet somehow I'm still moving forward, and my life is infinitely better than it was facing that grind 5 stinking days a week. It's really nothing short of a miracle, because the only place I've ever focused any real effort is in prayer, and that's the only thing I can really attribute it to. If you've already done that........repeatedly........then shit, disregard..........because apparently God isn't playing fairly across the board. TCE

Well, i know that im coming out of the woodwork on this. I have been watching you guys post on here for quite some time, and yet u dont know me. I barely just talked to TAZ the other day, showed him some of my work. Anyways, being an up and comer, it saddens me that you are dealing with this situation when its all i can think about right now. I work on my artwork from morning till night and it brings me great satisfaction, and fullfills my life. I can imagine how u must feel.......Well, all i can say here is that Im pulling for u-youre obviously one in the same as i....Take care man, dont let life get u down!!!!!!

Pseudomonas is vey rare and usually only found in the medical industry... having had 5 surgeries in uder a year it's possible it was contracted at the hospital. Some strains are treatable by antibiotics. They only way to know if yours is, is for your doctor to do a culture and test or for you to try each one. It is an "very opportunistic" bacteria so it infects damaged tissues.. (Including freshly tattooed skin). It is usually caught via a wound (from surgery or other) or from infected skin tissue. It's not very contagious to healthy individuals without open wounds. It is virtually untreatable in people with cystic fibrosis(CF) as these individuals usually have the most antibiotic resistant strain. (I hope this isn't your case). As a personally note: Hold on and don't give up the ship yet. It is treatable... If you were tough enough to get through Peritonitis then you can make it through this.

Dont QUIT the tattooing. Just place it on hold....or find another way to keep alive in the industry meanwhile. If it dosnt work out this year...maybe next. Just hang in there!

We are all pulling for ya pal...love from us all!!...Taz and Crew!