Benzarts Surgery went fine

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B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 2:07 PM Today I had Minor surgery to correct a "Trigger Finger" ailment that has kept me grounded for awhile. I'v had it done previously to both Middle fingers (no comment) and it has been a quick and easy recovery. I was in and out of the outpatient surgery center within 2 hours which is really fast. Only about 30 mins in OR. Typing isn't bad since I hunt and peck, but the mouse isn't easy as the cut was made at the base of the ring finger on the palm side and the doc seems to think I'm playing Baseball or something else that needs 6 inches of padding. Anyway, I'm good. Thanks for all your inquiries
AA Aaron's Akua Member Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 1596	AA Aaron's Akua Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 2:15 PM Wonderful! I know this is hard, but... quit typing for a little while... DR's ORDERS! Save it for the carving! Aaron
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 2:20 PM Glad to hear it all went well. Here's to a speedy recovery. I can't wait to see what's next on your carving block.
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 2:32 PM Thats good news , hope the recovery is fast. Just take care of yourself first and foremost.
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 2:55 PM Hey Ben..glad it's all ok..you will be back at it soon I'm sure.. tell us a little about that cruise!!
D dogbytes Tiki Socialite seattle, wa Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 2243	D dogbytes Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 3:11 PM ben! glad you're fixed (so to speak!) ~ here's to a speedy recovery :drink: elicia ps: yeah, what they said about typing ... gotta save your fingers for carving too!
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 3:36 PM all the best for a speedy finger healin'!
TSW The Sperm Whale Tiki Socialite Lakewood California Joined: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 1553	TSW The Sperm Whale Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 3:53 PM Ben- I am glad that your surgury went well!! Like all the others said already I hope you have a speedy recovery and I can't wait to see what Works of Art will come out of you next!!! Later, Spermy
M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 4:07 PM Speedy recovery lad. Glad all went well sir. Can`t wait to see future Benzart #s Mahalo McTiki
O OceaOtica Grand Member (1 year) Joined: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 1064	O OceaOtica Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 4:35 PM Hey Benze, Glad it went well. Take care of that magic hand and allow it to heal. TT
PJ purple jade Member New Orleans Joined: Feb 19, 2003 Posts: 1450	PJ purple jade Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 4:41 PM Good healing vibes to you, Benzo!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 4:48 PM Yahoo, the woodchips are gonna be flyin' now! I want a lifesized reproduction of Queequeg, please! Ben, I am glad to hear that the person who carved around on you was equal to your carving talents!
BP Bobby Peru Member Sydney, Australia Joined: Nov 20, 2004 Posts: 60	BP Bobby Peru Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 5:15 PM All the speedy recovery vibes heading your way from down under. cheers BoB
S surfintiki Member S. Chatham, MA Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 1576	S surfintiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 7:07 PM Way to go Benzy! Get that finger fixed. I don't want to imagine TC without you. I gotta show you my surgery I had done in W. Palm beach, you'll love it!! http://www.e-hand.com/img/14496.htm
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 8:11 PM Yeah that looks like it might have hurt a bit. Glad its all better. BigBro, do you have a Pic of Queequeg? if so, Ill make you one. PJ, Those vibes are strong, I'l be carving it a week. Bobby Peru. I need all the help I can get and From down under even, that is the Most powerful of all. Tikitanked McTiki, Spearmy, thanks for the comps and hope and adoration? Aarons yes son, I'll behave and follow the doc's orders...(for awhile anyway). Raffertiki and rodeotiki, I love being the bearer of good news and yes it went well. Be back in no time. Get those chisels ready, we're gonna do some carving. Onatiki, Be back before you know it. Cruise, what cruise. Oh that 4 day 3 niter to the Bahamas, Nassau, Carnival cruiseship Miracle. http://www.carnival.com/Ship_Detail.aspx?shipCode=MI 963 feet by about 126 ' beam. She will be 1 year old this month, state of the art, thair pledge is to fed you til you have to buy new clothes. Excellent food, service, events, entertainment. Excellent time. It is now heading to Tampa, St Pete and will sail western Caribbean cruises from there. A Fantastic time was had by all. Highly recommended. Dogbytes and Johnny Dollar, Thanks for the "Best wishes. I can't wait to get back to carving, it's tearin me up not to be able to make sawdust. And to all the guys this morning on Tiki Shout who were awake with me cause I couldn't sleep, Thanks for all the good vibes and wishes. Thanks for thesuport and love for my work. I Love All you guys and can't wait to blow you away with some new art pretty soon Big Mahalos to you ALL
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 9:54 PM Best wishes Ben for speedy recovery! I'm blowing that conch shell to summon the healing gods to you... This week's work is dedicated to you!
O OnoTiki Member Kaneohe HI Joined: Dec 24, 2004 Posts: 31	O OnoTiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 10:04 PM Happy to hear that all went well.
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 10:07 PM We love you too man. The trip sounds great. Where are the pics?
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 10:24 PM Hey Ben, good to hear you are good. I give you another ph. call one of these days!
T thegarz Member El Centro, CA Joined: Jan 06, 2004 Posts: 64	T thegarz Posted posted on Tue, Feb 15, 2005 10:26 PM Glad to know you're OK.... best wishes from southern Kahliforniah (as Ahnold says it..._
C cheekytiki Member The Haole Hut, London, UK Joined: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 1096	C cheekytiki Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 12:25 AM Glad to hear it Ben! Look after yourself
TW Trader Woody Member Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2301	TW Trader Woody Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 1:34 AM Glad to hear that you've cleared that fence! Was the ailment a result of carving or just bad luck? Best wishes for a super-speedy recovery. Trader Woody
D docwoods Member outside the windy city Joined: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 599	D docwoods Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 5:39 AM Hope your recovery goes well-be careful-you only get one set of hands.
SG Sam Gambino Member www.samgambino.com Joined: Dec 02, 2003 Posts: 2199	SG Sam Gambino Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 7:18 AM Well, Ben. It's great to hear that your surgery went well. Now you'll have to exercise that finger thoroughly with more cool carving.
T TikiTita Member Kaneohe, HI Joined: Feb 07, 2005 Posts: 13	T TikiTita Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 7:55 AM Glad it went well. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery!
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 8:15 AM All the good mana goes to you dear Benz. BTW, I read an article about you in a french fanzine, you were great.
FZ Feelin Zombified Tiki Socialite The Exotic Shores of Lake St. Clair Joined: Jul 15, 2003 Posts: 1340	FZ Feelin Zombified Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 8:36 AM :drink: :drink: Take 2, every hour on the hour. hope your back in top form ASAP! -Z
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 4:28 PM you could have saved some dough and got a cool carved tiki finger in the process if you did it yourself. Good to know you are well - bring on the new carvings! (If they are red splattered, we know you didnt let the stitches heal long enough)
B beachin Member Louisiana (right now) Joined: Oct 11, 2004 Posts: 181	B beachin Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 6:04 PM Glad all is well. Seems like you're over the hump. So what are you doing with those fingers to need all that surgery? hmmmmm?
HT Hale Tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 1799	HT Hale Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2005 6:34 PM Come on, let's see some scar pictures like the ones I posted after my surgery! Get well soon, and stay away from the knives for at least a week. Good luck!
T tiki410 Member Tonga Isle Joined: Dec 31, 2002 Posts: 156	T tiki410 Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 5:16 AM Glad all went well. Wishing you the best.
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 5:41 AM Good news Ben! Hopefully you'll be back up carving in no time...my name isn't even on your carving list but I love seeing the mini wooden miracles you turn out! Best wishes and continued good health!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 8:04 AM MAHALOS to All you guys and gals, I appreciate the best wishes form everyone. Man it was just a simple procedure although it fixed a big issue. I can't Wait to get back to carving, its driving me crazy. You guys are Great. TC Rocks!!! HappyHappyHappy
M ManoKoa Member Downers Grove Joined: Jan 25, 2005 Posts: 106	M ManoKoa Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 8:18 AM Much aloha to you to focus on your creative hands. Now they can work as a team again. See if you can reconfigure the mouse to use as a left handed so you can use another finger to click. You may even consider switching hands with the mouse. I've done that because of wrist pain. It won't take longer than a week to get used to it.
T Tikibus Member Maryland Joined: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 13	T Tikibus Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 10:58 AM I've always heard that keeping an ice cold Mai Tai in your hand helps keeps the swelling down. WIsh you a speedy recovery!
MD Mr. Dale Member a garage somewhere in Arvada, Colorado Joined: Jan 26, 2004 Posts: 300	MD Mr. Dale Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 4:21 PM Glad it all went well. I'll drink to your speedy recovery. Hell, I'll drink to anything!
T TikiBud Member West of Atl., Ga. Joined: Mar 24, 2003 Posts: 74	T TikiBud Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 6:31 PM Ben, it's great to hear all went well. Enjoy the time off as it looks to be a busy summer. Take care!
Z ZebraTiki Member Enchanted Bay Area, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2004 Posts: 530	Z ZebraTiki Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 8:04 PM Wishing you a speedy, and complete recovery. Don't try to do too much too soon. :)
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 8:27 PM Hope yr feeling fine in record time Ben!
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Thu, Feb 17, 2005 8:53 PM hey ben, glad to hear you are doing well. Here's to the next carvings!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Wed, Feb 23, 2005 7:55 PM Stitches came out today HOORAAYYY. Doc said to take it esy for a week. Yeah, I'll take it easy all right. Real easy carving those tikis. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and great suggestions. I think the best and the most advised was to keep MaiTais in that hand all day. Thanks again and now back to work..

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