I had a good sized tattoo on my right calf...I must say, it was the most painfull experience I have ever had!
Now, I have had 2 motorcycle wrecks, lived through 1 totaled car...Many a stiches...I must say, this hurt the worst!
My best reasoning for that is, you don't get super pain meds afterwards...Although, if I had the chance I would definatly do it again!
One other warning about tattoo's, be carefull before you get one, because they are addiciting and you will always want another =)
Fatbrain