Thursday, August 14, 2008

Surgery scheduled

Terry's surgery is scheduled for 12 noon tomorrow, and is expected to last 4 to 5 hours. Adding more hours for post op recovery, we do not expect to have any information to post here until late Friday. I will try to update as soon as I can, but may not get to it until Saturday morning. Amber and Michael were able to visit their daddy for the 1st time since the accident, and Terry was very emotional, and we think made him feel much better. Amber was so excited that Daddy had a mustache. (Shaving has not been a priority for Terry). Michael was a little more subdued and wouldn't comment too much, but I know it did him a world of good to see his dad.
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7 comments:

AZmommy23 said...

Prayers headed your way from AZ.

August 15, 2008 at 2:35 AM
Anonymous said...

Good luck today Terry!

I'll be thinking about you and sending love and positive thoughts you way!

Kooz

August 15, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Anonymous said...

Good luck to all! Your still in our thoughts and prayers. May the operation goes as well as to be expected. Here's to a speedy recovery.

The Moore's

August 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Unknown said...

We are praying that Terry's surgery goes well today. It was awesome to hear you were able to spend some time with your your kids!

Take Care,

Tony (ADE) and Family

August 15, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Anonymous said...

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad your children were able to spend time with their daddy. Best of luck with the surgery. Just remember, its like a branch on a tree. It may be removed but it does not diminish who you are at the core, weaken your eternal strength or change the love your family and friends have for you. We are proud of you for making the choice that will ensure your health for your family. You are a very strong and driven man. God bless.
The Cooper family

August 15, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Anonymous said...

Many prayers are being sent today,as they have been all along, and we know every one is recieved. may you find strength,peace,hope,faith and endurance as you walk through this difficult time TOGETHER!!!
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!
al,michelle and kids.

August 15, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Anonymous said...

I've prayed for you and your family several times today. God keeps prompting me to lift you all up. I pray for peace of mind, a hedge of protection around all of you, a quick recovery without complications. I thank God for your ever supportive family and friends. Many blessings to all of you.
"The Cherioli's"

August 15, 2008 at 1:48 PM

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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.