If you've really got the itch (as well as time and money), I think there is a shop in Austin, Bobalu I think, that does a type of "school" for rolling cigars.

I've been by their shop on 6th St. and they always have someone rolling cigars in their front window. If anything, they might be a good source for the tools of the trade

Keep us updated and have a quick recovery.

spiffy