Terry has shown great improvement today. He is much more responsive and able to answer many of the doctor and nurse's questions; still confused at times, but the paranoia seems to be diminishing. The doctors removed the dialysis port from his neck which means that they are confident that the need for further dialysis is unlikely. Face and upper body swelling is diminished and he is almost back to his handsome self. Legs and infection are still a major concern. Today he was able to move the left leg and foot somewhat. Terry is running a slight fever, but is on antibiotics and so far there is no indication of any serious infections.
Today is a great day! Sunday may even be better.
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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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6 comments:
great job terry sounds great... :-)
thanks for all the reports sis and mom i think.....god speed be with you....ken and family :-) :-)
Great news! It is so good to hear. Terry, keep being strong! All your friends and family are waiting for a visit so get into that old wrestling mode and fight, fight, fight! You have the McDowell blood running through those vains with the help of the Damatia blood. That means your a force to be reckoned with. Determination, stuborness, competition, and a big heart nothing can hold you down.
Keep up the good work! We are still keeping you in are thought and prayers.
Heal well and fast.
The Moore's
Very glad to hear of the improvements, Keep the Faith that the Doctors are being overly cautious.
And yes, thank you so much for allowing us to follow along.
The Habben's
praise God, keep your faith and spirits up.
thank you for all of the updates, terry and the whole family has my thoughts and prayers.
-Ryan
Stay strong Terry!! Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you brother!
Get well soon!
( Gixer ) Jason and Agnieszka Harp
Terry,
Glad to hear that you are making progress every day! The R/C community misses you greatly. I know you are determined and stubborn so I have no doubt that you will be back racing with us as soon as possible!!
The prayers and support are our daily routine, so I know god will hear us and heal you quickly.
Coop & Family
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