Gale Pinkston
 

Gale went to the hospital today to be checked for blockages in his Heart, but the only problem is a Valve in his Heart and surgery will be done next week to make the repair. His wife told me a few moments ago, that everything else is in great shape, so hopefully the surgery will be a snap! Lets all keep Gale in our thoughts and Prayers!

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best of luck.

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The best to Gale, he is a great person .

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Gale, our thoughts and prayers are with you..............

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Good luck and get well soon,from Me and George Carnero

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Gale, good luck with your procedure. I pray for your recovery.

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For those who don't know, Gale is a career FireFighter and is plenty tough! He has one of the best personalities in the sport. Hurry up and get out of the hospital Gale and stop pinching those nurses! Local 3254 sends you greetings my brother. Jim

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Man I hate to hear stuff like this...you guys are right... gale is the best...wishing you luck buddy and hope to see that big ole smile at the Rockingham National

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Gale

See if you can get a hair transplant along with the valve job. Will be praying for ya.

Hammer

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Knowing Gale, he'll probably have a 2.02 intake valve installed in lieu of the stock 1.94, for just a little edge. Get well soon ...hope to see you at "The ROCK" in April.

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Hang in there Gale,
I'll be thinking about you pal.

Jim

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We can live with broken intake valves, but not heart valves. Good hearts are great to have around at the races (life in general too), so get your's fixed & get well soon!!

We're prayin' for you!!!

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You're in our prayers Gale get well soon.
Mike Taylor3601

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Hang in there Gale, we will be praying for you and look forward to seeing you later this year.

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Good luck Gale, we'll have you in our thoughts. And see you later this year.

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Gale, I know what its like to have heart problems. Hang in there and please listen to what your Doctors tell you. Hope to see you later this year. Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING
Stock/GTG

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Gale, we have you in our prayers. You're good people. You hang in there.

Re: Gale Pinkston (update)
 

Gales Wife, Carol Hi Everyone, Gale's surgery is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Vanderbilt. The Dr. is almost certain he can repair the damage and not have to replace it. Also, he can go in thru the ribs instead of thru the breastbone! That is the way it stands now. He will be in ICU for the first night, 5 days in the hospital and about a month recovery time. Thanks again for all the good thoughts and prayers you have given us. I will keep you posted!Take care,Carol:

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Good Luck and WE WILL SEE YA AT THE RACES SOON.

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Gale
Hang in there. Before you know it you'll be back beatin on that Camaro.

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Gale, When Larry and Patsy introduced us (a long time ago) I can remember Patsy said "he's good because he works hard". So, Just work had at this and I will see you in Bowling Green. Jim

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Hey Gale Hope you get well soon and get back to the track with us. Prayers are with you and your family.
Lil Duane and Co...

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Hey Gale,
Good luck on your surgery. Hang in there. We are thinking about you.
Patsy & Larry

Re: Gale Pinkston Update
 

Just a quick update to let everyone know that Vanderbilt just called and put Gale's surgery off til next Tues. She said something bad happened today and their OR's and ER's were full with scheduled surgeries backing up. We were all psyched up for tomorrow but guess everything happens for the best! Will keep you posted. Carol

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CAROL , tell Gale I am thinking of him .

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I think it may have been due to a 3 vehicle wreck that killed two and injured several. Word is some victims were medivaced by helicopter, probably to Vanderbilt.

Thanks for the update.

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Don't forget Gale has surgery today,keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

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I just got off the phone with Carol and Gale came through surgery great. He was starting to wake up and was in intensive care at Vanderbilt hospital. She said he would be in intensive care through tomorrow and should be able to go home this weekend. Great news.

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NICE !!!!! Hope he has a speedy recovery.

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That news makes you good. take care of yourself gale

Hammer

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This is great news! Get well soon my friend! Jim

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Hello, Gale had a very rough night last night and this morning. They just can't seem to get his acid reflux pain in check. They took out all the tubes from his neck so that made him more comfortable. He walked some today so he was moved to "step down" unit. The doctor is very satisfied with his progress. I'm sure he will be better tomorrow! Thanks again for your good thoughts and prayers. Carol

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Very good to hear !! Get well Gale !!!

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Hello,Just to let you know that Gale is doing fine. He got the drainage tubes and catheter out and is having more rehab today. I am just so worn out that I didn't make that long trip today. The nurse thinks he will probably be discharged Sat. Will let you know for sure tomorrow. Thanks!Carol

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Good News , Keep em coming !

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We are also very happy to see that Gale is doing fine, lord knows he's had a rough way to go the last few years.Hopefully, we'll see him at the races later on this year.

Re: Gale Pinkston, Gale is Home!
 

A quick note to let you know Gale is home. It was a terribly long day-----we didn't get home til 6:30 tonight. He's doing fine-----got some good pain pills! Will email more laterThanks,Carol

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Good news !!!

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Glad to hear you are home, wishing you a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing you at the races. We are thinking of you.

Doug and Tracey