I'd like to take this time to send Fred Wilson our prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery from his bypass surgery that was performed on him.

Fred is recovering as we speak in a nice cozy hospital, he stated that the bypass surgery was performed on his leg (primordal artery bypass).

A stint was installed last year in the same location but the blockage is back in a big way so they had to perform the bypass this time.
We are very grateful for Fred's progress, not only for him and his family of course, but very selfishly, our community would not be the same without ol Fred.

So Fred, if you are reading this, please be well, take care, we got ya covered here on this end, and please have a speedy recovery.
Oh by the way, Fred also stated that at this point, his leg is in pain, I guess that would be expected! Hang in there Fred!!!!!! We are rooting for ya big guy!!!!

 

John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Praying for a speedy recovery for you Fred! I know you'll do as the doctors say so take a rest, everything else will take care of itself.

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

Fred, Mimi and I are sending prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Fred

Cindy and I are praying for a full and speedy recovery for you buddy. Hang in there.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

Fred: Take your time, let things heal , we'll still be here. In a diffrent form I've been their. Listen to the Doc( that part was the hardest part for me). LOL !

Vince

Thanks, guys and gals.  They finally let me get up and walk today - of course I had to use a walker, a safety belt, and a PT guy with me.  Hoping to get outta here tomorrow or Sunday.  Judy is too far away when I need one of her sweet kisses.

Yes, I will listen to docs, nurses, and Judy during my recovery.  Sounds like doc isn't going to allow me down in the shop for at least a couple of weeks.  - - - - wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, fusssssssssssssssssssssssss, and anything else I could fit on the line.

Take care guys and I'll be oining you on the dust line shortly.

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host
'Stop complaining about the storm and learn to dance in the rain.'

BTDT.   July of 2011, quad bypass.     10 day stay at the heart center.    Know all about that safety belt thing.   They made me walk from my room in ICCU down the hall to a "regular" room.  

Told the nurses that as long as they are keeping me in stitches, I will tell enough jokes to keep them in "stitches".

A few weeks after I got home, I was walking almost a mile a day, then two, and then got yelled at for logging in FIVE miles one day..

Just takes awhile.    Home Nurse did a little yelling at me, too.    Seems I wanted to go to the Pole Barn Shop and putter around.    "NYET!"      Ok,  try later, AFTER you leave...

Biggest thing holding one back is allowing one bone to heal enough.    The wires are nice, but that bone needs to knit back around it.    Then things get a lot better.  

Hey, almost forgot, need a picture of Sir Cough-a-lot that they gave you.    Or did you just get a pillow??

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Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...

Fred get well and don't push it.  Listen to JUDY #1 then the rest of them. But don't get hooked into soap's and just set back, relax and read.

Dennis Mitchell

Buckeye, AZ

Wishing you a quick recovery, Fred. 

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Get well soon Fred.  We have stuff to do this summer and you're going to be involved.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Fred,

Best of luck with your recovery, don't let the therapy drive you nuts.

Take your time, the peddle scroll saw will be waiting patiently.

 

Larry

(insert oldman smiley here, regular PC is down)

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

Praying for your recovery to go well and swift Fred.

Get well soon Fred, it isn't the same without ya!

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Charles Nicholls
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

Hang in there Fred. I'm sure you will be back on your feet in no time. God bless and hang tough.

You see Fred, you are well loved my friend!!!! How can you stay away from us for much longer!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Fred hope you are feeling better and stronger each day. Look forward to you being back on here with us as soon as possible.

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John Moody
Site Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying

Take care Fred and follow all the instructions. Yep, I know how hard that can be. LOL  Best to you and a speedy recovery.

Thank you very much guys and gals.  God guided the doctor's hands very nicely (even though the incision line is basically between top of left groin and top of left ankle.  Yes, I am a FIRM  beliver in some of the new pain meds that are out now.  I know realize that when the doc said it would be at least a couple of weeks until I get back to the shop, he knows what he's talking about.

Thanks again, folks - got home this afternoon.

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host
'Stop complaining about the storm and learn to dance in the rain.'

Fred

Glad to hear all went well and you are home to recover.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

I'm happy to hear you are recovering so well. Take good care of yourself!

Rob