While breaking down some 30/2.8, the glass slipped in my hand, cutting the inside of my thumb severely. Instantly the whole end of my thumb went completely numb and a 10 inch geyser of blood began pulse pumping all over the place. In panic, i ran from one side of the shop to the other and back , spraying blood everywhere, while screaming "we've got arterial flow..." over and over.
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My name is Jason Lee and I have been working in borosilicate since 1994.
I live in Eugene, Oregon and work with Living Glassworks.
I love this medium and see myself lost in it for the rest of my life.
Thanks for checking out my stuff!
my non-pipe art can be viewed on GlassArtists.org at: http://www.glassartists.org/Gal11709_Jason_Lee.asp
http://www.jleeglass.com
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"we've got arterial flow, we've got arterial flow....
i tried my usual means of dealing with the cut, but it was too deep and had glass shards still floatin around in there.
...so off to the emergency room for innitial cleansing and stiches. I found out that i had comletely severed the ulnar nerve.
A few days later i went in to be assessed by the micro-surgeon who was going to try to sew the ends of my nerve back together.
...and a few day later, i went in for surgery. Anesthesia is bizarre, like a light switch.
I have to wear a brace to keep the micro-nerve-staples from tearing out.
the nerves will heal in 6-10 months if it works, but equally, i may never get sensation back in my thumb.
i'm out of work till mid or late december which sucks alot.
KEEP POSTING, your creativity and inspiration help keep me goin durring this bullshit.
» Posted by
JasonLeeGlass
on 10/29/2007 5:48:38 AM.
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oh man
thats horrible. Thats one of my worst fears in glass. I dont know what I'd do if that happened and I couldnt support my family.I hope all is good w/you and you get well quicker than they expect
» Posted by
LukeWilson
on 10/29/2007 5:53:59 AM.
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Be Carefull Guys and Gals...
...the things we do dozens of times every day can funk us up if we don't pay attention.
» Posted by
JasonLeeGlass
on 10/29/2007 6:01:33 AM.
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Bless you Master Leebo.
May you have a speedy Recovery!That sucks.
» Posted by
Doc
on 10/29/2007 6:07:08 AM.
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damn J
thats the real deal
make sure to make the most of the break (like lots of downhill riding at unsafe speeds)
-B
» Posted by
Blade
on 10/29/2007 6:19:29 AM.
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^ I wish!
cant grab my handlebars. doh!
» Posted by
JasonLeeGlass
on 10/29/2007 6:26:09 AM.
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Best wishes... and a speedy recovery...
» Posted by
GlassHoerr
on 10/29/2007 6:38:06 AM.
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Im sending
Positive energy and thought your way~ I'll be sure to post pieces for you too:) Peace~~~Eush
» Posted by
Eusheen
on 10/29/2007 7:19:03 AM.
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Damn, when I heard you hurt your hand I didn't realize it was like that, shitty that happened. May you have a speedy recovery, and don't eat to many of those nasty pain pills your doc most definitely gave you.
» Posted by
NateCarter
on 10/29/2007 7:52:54 AM.
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Leading by example,
I have cut. I have seen cut. But DAMN! I never want it that bad. I hope it doesn't affect you long term. I have been scoring my tubes then I put a bunch of water on the score. Then heat up the end of some 5-6mm and stamp the score. The tube should crack cleanly with the score. I hope your recovery is a quick one. Bummer.
» Posted by
Earthling
on 10/29/2007 8:32:28 AM.
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ouch...
I cut my right pointer finger scoring and snapping. I almost passed out and it took a good 8 months and then one day i could feel the tip again. Time to hit the drawing pad with some creative release. peace Darby
» Posted by
Darby
on 10/29/2007 10:23:40 AM.
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hope the best for your recovery &......
think positive....rick allen from def leppard is still rockin...!!!keep it clean..!!
» Posted by
Arty
on 10/29/2007 10:48:28 AM.
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oh shit i could barly read this
i was holding my own thumb the whole time as if to protect it. can you afford 2 miss that much down time? thats sucks, i wish you the best
» Posted by
GlassMasterB
on 10/29/2007 12:52:34 PM.
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hang in there
hey man i know it's easier said than done but hang in there and the time WILL pass...send me some piece or pieces you have prepped up and I'll collab an elephant head or something to it...
» Posted by
JOP
on 10/29/2007 2:33:11 PM.
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wowzer
dood wow thats ruff...hope ya heal up good....i got a much smaller cut on my ringfiner, but it was deep and took some stitches, its still feels tigly kinda like an asleep foot when i touch the tip..... love how you some gave you a thermal shock lesson above
» Posted by
nickglassdood
on 10/29/2007 2:48:02 PM.
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harsh man. Never met ya, but i send my best for a quick recovery as well.
B
» Posted by
Boroburner
on 10/29/2007 3:29:42 PM.
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sorry to hear it man...
the glass puts even the best in check...
you'll be making pipes in no time, even with that fucking splint on!!!
» Posted by
Ryno
on 10/29/2007 3:53:39 PM.
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Wow, man. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
» Posted by
Nitsuj
on 10/29/2007 4:00:22 PM.
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.....
Get well soon...we cant have such mastery out of werk too long..lol
» Posted by
RollinFace
on 10/29/2007 4:01:11 PM.
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********************
That fuckin sucks....That's all I can say...Sorry to hear! Hope everything heals up nicely!!!
» Posted by
Cowboy
on 10/29/2007 4:05:42 PM.
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Yeooooooouch!
You told me back in the day that you considered lampworking, at a certain level, to be an extreme sport, but damn. You know Matt Hoffman won the X-games with a broken foot, so I expect to see you pull off the sickest piece you've ever made during your "break". Thumb be damned. hahaha (yes, that's a joke)
Hope you have a full recovery and that it comes sooner than expected. Your work is NEEDED in this community.
» Posted by
DaddyO
on 10/29/2007 4:15:26 PM.
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DAMN!!
leebs i didnt know it was that bad!?! lemme know if there's anything i can do to help homie....
» Posted by
Slinger
on 10/29/2007 4:57:30 PM.
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hardcore that looks like a bleeder.glass over the years has proven to be an extreme craft to me (and my hands).I hope for a speedy and full recovery.good vibes for you Mr Lee.
» Posted by
MakaB
on 10/29/2007 5:28:47 PM.
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ouch!!!
» Posted by
EA
on 10/29/2007 5:32:23 PM.
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wow man i feel for ya
sending positive vibes your way.mabey this break will give you a chance to exploar a new aspect of your tallents...teaching,organizing events,advising supplyers. may the force be with you
» Posted by
SurfRat
on 10/29/2007 5:38:48 PM.
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SUCKS
sucks bro i did that 12 years ago to the same finger except it was a pretty long clean cut(cut myself with a utility knife on the top of my thumb, just missing the tendon...when itpulled open it didnt bleed for a second, and i saw my purple whitish tendon, then it just started raining blood.... its amazing how you experience no pain in times like those...my dad wrapped a facecloth around my thumb it was bleeding so bad..... good luck man!
» Posted by
Lesur
on 10/29/2007 5:59:43 PM.
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dammmmmmmnnnnnn that suckss
best wishes
» Posted by
T-funk
on 10/29/2007 7:44:55 PM.
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Gnarles Snarkly
Gnarly gash there! Hope you get well take your time and dont rush the recovery. Best wishes from the East.
» Posted by
Ware
on 10/29/2007 7:49:01 PM.
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That's notta lotta good!
Get well soon dogg!!!!
I have yet to see a J Lee Demo.LOL Sorry!
I know It's selfish.
Best of luck. Peace out!
» Posted by
Natty
on 10/29/2007 8:40:03 PM.
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ouchee wawa
that sucks man ile send some positive energy your way.
» Posted by
HighgradeMike
on 10/29/2007 8:51:17 PM.
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Ouch!!!
hope all is well and continues to get even better....if there is anything i can do just let me know
» Posted by
Freeek
on 10/29/2007 10:56:51 PM.
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hey
I sliced my left hand open on 1/2" rod, 8 stitches. Two weeks later I cut through 15 percent of the tendons on my right pinkie finger 12 stitches to close that fucker, the doc said surgery I said no six weeks later, like nothing happend.
I hope you heal soon we'll pray to the glass god for a speedy recovery.
love jap
» Posted by
StoneCutter
on 10/30/2007 4:02:23 AM.
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sorry to hear this
never met you before jason but your work is a huge inspiration to me. your dedication to this comunity has set a great example for all us young guys to follow. wishing you a safe and speedy recovery from grants pass
» Posted by
Natey
on 10/30/2007 5:37:03 AM.
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ouch
i hope that heals up soon. we are going to miss seeing all your new work before chritmas.
» Posted by
E.Ross
on 10/30/2007 1:29:11 PM.
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dood I did the same thing to my index finger totaly numb instsntly mine was a way smaller cut though.still it was a squirter. tried to go back to work and almost fell over waited a few and finished the piece. still numb though it's been like 4 days
» Posted by
WIERDEER
on 10/30/2007 6:51:21 PM.
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anything i can do?
yo j if there is anything over the course of the time you need let me know.. any way i can help ill be more than happy.. maybe we will have a non hands on class so you can still make some $$$ non hands on by you of course.. you still got all the knowledge up there..so hit me up..peace live free..
» Posted by
livefree
on 10/30/2007 8:01:24 PM.
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damnm
jason wheres the camera footage of this !! I would been shocked an laughing at the same time , watching u panic with blood shooting out ur thumb lol wildness,, looks like your live another day hehe shitty spot though.
» Posted by
glassrebel
on 11/22/2007 11:14:04 AM.
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