Terry came through his surgery well, as expected. It was completed at about 1:00 a.m. Doctors removed more dead tissue from his leg and are worried about additional damage. The doctors believe that there was a loss of oxygen to much of the muscle in his calf area during the accident. They are watching it closely and doing everything they can. If they are able to save the leg, Terry will have limited mobility. If infection ensues, or more tissue continues to die, they may have to remove the left leg right above the knee. We will know more Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise, Terry is progressing well. His psychosis is gone. He's very hungry. I tried to see him yesterday and they wouldn't let me in the room (because they were taking x-rays). When heard me complaining to the technician from the hallway he called out, "Hey, sis, is that you?" So, he is alert again.
He likes having somebody with him at all times right now. Hopefully he will be out of ICU soon and everyone can visit.
Tuesday, August 12, 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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3 comments:
We are all glad you are still fighting and hope you know you have all of us here to help support you buddy!
Get well soon so we can see you!
HeeHee
Kooz!
Hi Terry & Dana. Tracey told us about your accident and we just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers!!! Keep up the good work and all of you hang in there! Also, anyone with kids knows that popsicles & cake can have healing powers.....so have at it Terry! Take Care & we hope to see you soon,
Eric & Kristi(Williams)Nehring
Man I am sorry to here this about Terry. But if I know Terry he won't have limited mobility for too long!!! He will have that leg going like nobody's business.
Terry keep being strong and hang in there. And remember we are all Praying for ya bud!!!
John & Shelley & Kids
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