Monday, September 15, 2008

Moved to Rehab Unit

Terry has moved to the rehabilitation unit at Beaumont. He is now in the Central Tower, 7th floor, Room 7763. Phone number is 248-898-7763. Visiting hours are anytime. Not sure yet of his daily program, but he will have several hours each day (M-F) for strength and mobility training. If you have time, stop by and cheer him on! We may have been overly optimistic about his discharge directly to his home...that is to be determined by the PT doctors during his current rehab program. He may need to have more extensive care and training to enable him to use his new leg.
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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Terry can Get-R-Done!

HeeHee

:)

September 16, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Terry and Dana. This is Casi Maronen (Schumacher). Lisa Papke told me about what happened. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Heal with God speed.

September 16, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Anonymous said...

So nice to have seen you yesterday Terry! Can't wait to have you back home with all of your family and friends!

HeeHee

Kooz!

:)

September 18, 2008 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said...

hey terry

i was up to see ya a few weeks ago not sure you recall or not ...you were telling me about the 24 guage heating wire they had hooked up to ya...it was pretty funny...anyways i planned to come see you this week but caught a horrible cold so i thought it was best to stay away till im over it...be seeing ya next week i hope...you will be back home in time for the indoor season at ftr....

September 18, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Anonymous said...

Hope your last surgery went well today Terry!

Kooz!

:)

September 19, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Anonymous said...

Terry,
Just Uncle John again. Sounds like you're doing pretty good. Glad to hear that they moved you to rehab.
You're probably going to find a few nerves you didn't know that you had.
I know that it sucks, but that's the hand you were dealt and you got to play it. Main thing is to keep you're spirits up, and at times its going to be hard, just don't give up no matter how hard it seems. Take care.
John and Cathy

September 19, 2008 at 10:22 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.