Cleared Hot - Powered By BRCC Episode 229 - Kegan Gill
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Apr 18, 2022 A Navy F-18 pilot recounts ejecting from a failing jet at extreme speed and surviving catastrophic injuries in the freezing Atlantic. He shares the long road back to flight duty, the traumatic brain injury that triggered psychosis, and his difficult experience in mental health care. His search for new approaches to recovery leads to the Warrior Angels Foundation and ambitious goals beyond the cockpit.
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Nerve Pain and Sugar Water Injection
- Kegan experienced severe nerve pain in his left foot.
- A simple sugar water injection provided significant pain relief.
Post-Surgery Complications and Recovery
- After a surgery, Kegan experienced withdrawal and dehydration due to a miscommunication with hospital staff.
- Despite these setbacks, he recovered and maxed out the Navy PRT.
Memory Loss and PTSD Diagnosis
- Kegan experienced memory loss after a training flight.
- Initially diagnosed with PTSD, he began therapy and medication.