Terry's surgery was delayed until 2:00 today. He is doing much better with his new pain cocktail. Apparently Terry was waving his hands in the air, talking to Scooby Doo, and telling the nurses he doesn't need any more pain medicine. That's a big improvement over his recent paranoia. Over all, it's a very difficult day. Terry's fever is worse. I've heard mention that there may be more infection but I'm keeping a positive attitude. The doctors tell us not to worry right now. They will know more after surgery. Therefore, everyone please send Terry every bit of positive healing energy that you can muster. Just pray that his infection goes away and he should be in the clear.
I just returned from the hospital and Terry looked relatively peaceful --so I didn't disturb him or go into his room to risk more infection or stimulation. When he gets better he is going to think I never visited him!! This blog will be my only proof .....You are all my witnesses.
His surgery should take 5-6 hours. As soon as I hear anything I will post it.
Friday, August 15, 2008
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What Happened?
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.
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.
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9 comments:
Best wishes Terry. Our thoughts remain with you and all of the family.
The Habbens
my thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you. i also pray for the doctors and surgeons, may the surgery be a success.
-Ryan
Our prayers are with Terry and his family.
Thank you for having the strength to share these updates with us. We appreciate it.
All my thoughts are with you right now Terry! Please fight! I know you will! GO Buddy GO!
Kooz
Thinking of Terry & his family. Thanks for this site, it's awesome to have these updates.
My thoughts are with you Terry. Hang in there and stay positive!
thinking of you also terry and praying for you also that everything goes well and the infections halt ......god bless ...ken
Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry, Dana, Michael, and Amber each day. Please stay strong Terry....you can get through this!
Love ya, Scott, Heather, and Sutton Powers
Our prayers are with you and your family. We pray that any infection goes away and you continue to do better. We will continue to pray that this surgery is a success!
Keep fighting....
ADE (Tony) and family
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