The wife's having surgery.

[Pallet Pete]

Well my wife is having surgery soon no actual date is set yet however. She tore here ACL in the left leg and is missing almost all her cartilage as well. They told us 6 months before she could fully walk afterwords soooo lots of time off work to look forward to for her. Unfortunately they have no good fix for her situation except a replacement ACL surgery which is incredibly painful. Keep her in your thoughts would ya she has a long road till she can fully walk again !

Pete

 

[Jags]

Sorry to hear that Pete. The Prez of my company is still hobbling around from a partial ACL tear. I can only imagine a full tear requiring surgery. Keep her spirits up (and yours).

My thoughts are with you folks.

 

[BrotherBart]

Tell her to follow the docs orders to a T Pete. Went through pretty similar when my wife's ankle and foot got demolished in a head-on. It is a slow process.

We'll be thinking about ya both.

 

[rideau]

Having observed how you do things, I'm sure you'll take great care of her. Am still recuperating from a year old knee injury...it's a slow process, that's certain. Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Pallet Pete]

Thanks guys she really appreciates the thoughts and prayers !

Pete

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Pete, we really hope this turns out well for her. Maybe she can stay home and keep the fire going for a while! Please tell her we wish her well.

For others, I've met Pete's wife and she is a sweetheart. Just the right woman for a man who builds with pallets!

 

[ScotO]

Thoughts and prayers, my friend. God Bless her and you.....take care of her, and keep us posted....

 

[BrotherBart]

I just had a mental vision of Pete trying to save money on casts by making pallet wood splints.

 

[ScotO]

I just had a mental vision of Pete trying to save money on casts by making pallet wood splints.

For "Pete's" sake, BB (pun intended), don't give him any ideas!!

 

[firefighterjake]

Good luck and health Mrs. Pallet Pete!

 

[Beer Belly]

keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers

 

[Pallet Pete]

She is looking at this and smiling right now lol !

Pete

 

[Bster13]

In 2007 I hit a deer on my touring motorcycle:
http://s16.photobucket.com/user/bster13/library/Deals_Gap_07?sort=3&page=1

Tore my ACT/MCL/Meniscus/Patella, shattered my right knee cap....and that was just my right leg. I had to use a hamstring to replace my ACL as shaving a piece off my Patella was not an option. I'll never be the same but all things considered I am content. Biggest different was my physical therapist who used to make me screen a few times a week to get extension and flexion back (mostly) in my right knee. Determination is key, GL with the surgery!
(And hells no, I don't ride anymore. Haha)

 

[WellSeasoned]

In thought and prayers Pete, everything will work out.

 

[Hearth Mistress]

Sorry to hear that! Hope all goes well and she's back up on her feet again real soon. Don't rush it, knee/foot injuries need a long time to heal and recovery can be a tedious process. Keep us posted, we will all be thinking of you guys!

 

[rottiman]

Having gone thru TJR surgery last year on my left knee, I can say follow the Drs. order and work hard during rehab. Best wishes and prayers all goes well for her.

 

[begreen]

All the best wishes for her to have a successful operation and a quick as possible recovery Pete. She will be in our thoughts.

 

[DevilsBrew]

I had a bone broken in my foot this December. It took me 6 months to even start to feel good walking on it again. Two things to be prepared for - she will probably have a terrible time sleeping and even the simple tasks become exhausting. Best wishes.

 

[Shadow&Flame]

Very sorry to hear it... Best wishes on a speedy recovery. Take care.

 

[Pallet Pete]

I just had a mental vision of Pete trying to save money on casts by making pallet wood splints.

Idea noted !

Pete

 

[Pallet Pete]

Pete, we really hope this turns out well for her. Maybe she can stay home and keep the fire going for a while! Please tell her we wish her well.

For others, I've met Pete's wife and she is a sweetheart. Just the right woman for a man who builds with pallets!

I will Dennis and thanks for the kind words she thinks highly of you guys too. Looks like the wood pile gets to sit a little longer as well. She won't be able to walk at all for 2 to 3 weeks and I will only be able to stay home the first week after that i will be gone for 12 to 13 hours a day due to work. O well guess we can pay the gas man for a few weeks. The wood can wait till winter for splitting if need be besides I like the cold and the wife is more important.

Pete

 

[firebroad]

Good luck, Mrs. Pallet!
From what I understand, the surgery is painful, but the aftercare, the physical therapy, can be discouraging. Your instincts are to NOT do what they want you to do, but you must do it. Hope you have as little discomfort as possible, and remember that it IS worth it.
My thoughts and wishes go with you!

 

[schlot]

Thinking of you and your wife. Hope all goes well.

 

[NortheastAl]

Good luck to her, Pete. May she have a quick recovery. Keeping you both in our thoughts.

 

[jharkin]

Our best wishes for a successfully surgery and quick recovery for her Pete.