MILF Manor star Joey Burford's mother has revealed she was seriously injured in a shocking scooter accident over the weekend.
In a GoFundMe post on Saturday, Joey's mother and MILF Manor Coaster Kelle Mortenson, 53, shared that she will need “multiple facial reconstructive surgeries” due to the devastating injuries to her face.
Shortly after Joey's accident, he included several photographs showing his once chiseled face, now badly swollen, bruised, and covered in fresh blood.
Both blackened eyes appeared to be swollen shut and he had a breathing tube.
“It is with a heavy heart that I am contacting you today to share that my son Joey was recently involved in a serious scooter accident,” Kelle wrote. 'This tragic event caused significant complications and required him to undergo several facial reconstructive surgeries.
MILF Manor star Joey Burford's mother has revealed she was seriously injured in a shocking scooter accident at the weekend.
In a GoFundMe post on Saturday, Joey's mother and MILF Manor co-star Kelle Mortensen, 53, shared that he will need “multiple facial reconstructive surgeries” due to the devastating injuries to his face; Promotional photo with Joey and Kell from MILF Manor
“Joey faces a long and challenging road to recovery, and as we continue on this journey, we face mounting medical bills and the uncertainty of when he will be able to return to work,” he continued. “Your support means a lot to us at this difficult time.”
In an update posted Sunday, Joey's mother announced that he had been in surgery for three hours while surgeons repaired fractures in his face.
Kell added that the family was “lucky” that Joey survived, adding that it was “a total miracle that he didn't break his neck or back.”
She gave a positive update on Monday, sharing that her son can now breathe on his own and wrote that the update came “minutes after his breathing tube was removed.”
The worst-case scenario was that Joey would bleed on the brain, but Kelly said the bleeding stopped.
The next step in your treatment will be a swallowing test to determine if you are well enough to leave the ICU. He wrote that if he passes the test, he may be moved to a floor for less serious cases and then discharged on Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
However, his long road to recovery will include “additional facial surgeries” and Joey will need “extensive dental work” to repair the traumatic effects of the accident.
Kelle also wrote that she would be on a “liquid diet” exclusively for at least six weeks due to “plates and screws in her face.”
In addition to the surgeries and procedures Joey will have to undergo in the coming weeks and months, his mother shared that he will “also need physical and occupational therapy to regain his strength and independence.”
As of Monday night, Joey's GoFundMe had received $33,362 of its $50,000 goal, with 339 donations to date.
Her mother said the funds will help her with her “medical bills” and her “medical expenses, surgeries and monthly bills to focus on her healing.”
Kelle also thanked those who donated in a short clip posted to her Instagram Stories on Monday.
On GoFundMe, Kelle posted several photos that clearly showed Joey shortly after the accident, his once chiseled face now badly swollen, bruised and covered in fresh blood.
In an update posted Sunday, Joey's mother announced that he was in surgery for three hours as surgeons worked to repair broken bones in his face.
Kelle said her son will need more facial surgeries and “extensive dental work.” He will be on a liquid diet for six weeks due to 'plates and screws in his face'.
Joey, who could be discharged in two or three days if he passes the swallowing test, thanked fans in a short clip on his mother's Insta Stories on Monday. Despite his injuries, his speech was slow and hoarse, but perfectly intelligible.
As of Monday night, Joey's GoFundMe had received $33,362 of its $50,000 goal, with 339 donations to date; More from MILF Manor
“They were definitely the hardest two days of my life. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It's an absolute miracle that he's alive. “I can't believe it,” he gushed. 'Thank you Jesus for saving my son.'
In a particularly reassuring update, she posted a short video of Joey speaking from his hospital bed.
Although his speech was slow and slurred by his injuries, he was completely intelligible as he thanked his donors and concentrated on his thoughts.
“Thank you to everyone who prayed and donated. I admire you more than you know,” he said hoarsely.
