This page is dedicated to husband, father, brother, son, friend, nephew, cousin and uncle, Terry McDowell. It designed to apprise friends & family of his condition.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
10:15 a.m
There was a minor setback. Terry's kidneys are beginning to fail and a stent for dialysis is being inserted. The plan is to use temporary kidney dialysis to prevent complete failure. Doctor's are considering placing Terry back on the ventilator to eliminate the risk of pneumonia.
Hi Everyone, so sorry to hear about the set back. My thoughts and prayers are with him and the family 24/7. Robbin and I are hoping to come up this evening to see the family and give our support. If you guys need anything please let us know and we will bring it with us. Traci knows how to get a hold of us. Stay strong and positive.
Those of us at Diane's (Dana's moms) work are keeping Terry and the family in our prayers that he makes a quick (as can be expected) and full recovery.
To Terry and the whole McDowell family, Thoughts of you are gently wrapped in our prayers, for heaven to smile on you, and health to fill your life again. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to let us know. Mike, Cindy and Megan Cooper
Love to you all. At least there is plenty of time for Terry to get better before the reunion. Reason for everything. This will give us one more reason to be thankful for our time together. Something to look forward to. But for now, our thoghts and prayers are with you. Love Patty
On Saturday, August 2, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Terry McDowell was involved in a head-on collision on Ormond Road in White Lake Township, MI.
An unknown young-adult fell asleep at the wheel, crossed over into the opposite lane, and struck Terry's van head-on. Police are still investigating.
Paramedics rushed Terry via helicopter to Beaumont Medical Center's Trauma Unit. He is in stable, but critical, condition and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.
From what we know, there is no damage to the spinal cord or brain. He will undergo more X-rays and scans today to determine if there are further injuries. His injuries, as of Sunday, Aug 3 at 10:00 a.m. include: > Broken right femur > A compound fracture in his left femur > A broken tibia > A shattered ankle > Slight cut to his liver > Dissected aorta > Fractured pelvis > Unknown back injury > Three broken ribs
Terry underwent 11 hours of surgery on Saturday evening. The first surgery was cardiac surgery to repair the damage to his torn, or dissected, aorta. They performed non-invasive heart surgery and used a stent to repair the aorta. The surgery was completed without complications.
The second surgery was orthopedic surgery to repair his broken bones. He came out of surgery strong, but remains in critical condition due to the complications that could arise from heart surgery and a compound fracture of the Femur.
He is expected to remain in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
standing on his new leg! Dec 2008, with Dana and Mike
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Hi Everyone, so sorry to hear about the set back. My thoughts and prayers are with him and the family 24/7. Robbin and I are hoping to come up this evening to see the family and give our support. If you guys need anything please let us know and we will bring it with us. Traci knows how to get a hold of us. Stay strong and positive.
Love and Miss you all.
Shannon
Those of us at Diane's (Dana's moms) work are keeping Terry and the family in our prayers that he makes a quick (as can be expected) and full recovery.
Best Wishes from all of us...
Dena
To Terry and the whole McDowell family,
Thoughts of you are gently wrapped in our prayers, for heaven to smile on you, and health to fill your life again. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to let us know.
Mike, Cindy and Megan Cooper
Just another bump in a sweet rythem section Terry! I'm sure your well on your way to backsiding it perfectly like you always do! Hang in there BUD!
Kooz
Can't wait for the word so I can come up and see you, not to mention hear your great trademark laugh! HeeHee!
I was in the U.P. for 4 days & just got home to see this, what a shock. I'll keep Terry & his family in my thoughts and prayers.
To Terry - Be strong brother!
Tom McKay
Prayers headed your way from Texas for strength and healing. Prayers also for your family.
Peggy Harper (friend of MaryD's)
Houston, Texas
Aunt Kati, Traci, and Dana,
Love to you all. At least there is plenty of time for Terry to get better before the reunion. Reason for everything. This will give us one more reason to be thankful for our time together. Something to look forward to. But for now, our thoghts and prayers are with you. Love Patty
glad to hear he is more alert...get well soon terry
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