[NCC] Fwd: [FCG] K1TO

[jimk8mr at aol.com]

As many of you are aware, Dan, K1TO, had a serious accident last summer while taking down antennas at N4PN (SK). Here's a report from Dan on his recovery.

73  -  Jim   K8MR


-----Original Message-----
From: K1TO Dan via groups.io <k1to=aol.com at groups.io>
To: fcg at groups.io <fcg at groups.io>
Sent: Fri, Jan 8, 2021 5:54 pm
Subject: [FCG] K1TO

To the FCG:

Several have commented on the K1TO status after the August 3rd fall in middle GA.  “Highlights” include fractured femur in multiple places and TBI Traumatic Brain Injury.  Wore normal tower belt and hard hat and was attached fine but the tower itself had zero concrete in the base. This is an open investigation so I can’t say too much. 
Walking - not real close even as we pass the 5-month mark, despite persistent tries from various Physical Therapists. Some limited progress. 

Seeing - mono vision thanks to relocated R eye - zero progress but at least visual acuity is normal.

R hand - same despite increased tries from Occupational Therapists. Maybe 65-85% usable but all email and cell phone usage done slower w L hand only and eating also essentially L handed.  R hand trembles uncontrollably at times.  

Memory - some improvement although mild Aphasia is real. 

Tnx to one club member for shuttling me (no walk in the park) and another for lending his huge support by moving my car to Myakka City.  Although the sleeping and eating were finally fine, the therapy went close to zero and I'm on the outpatient FL Blue network where it has ramped up again.  

Meanwhile, the folks in GA eliminated the blood thinner and my leg required an immediate surgery to remove the arterial (not deep vein) thrombosis.

Missed both modes of CQWW and ARRL 10 for the first time in nearly 50 years. 

Finally figured out FQP so 2020 with its 70% increase (!) is being processed.

Wife has been terrific after not seeing each other in August.  2020 was quite the year.  Thanks to all for your support. 
  
Dan
P.S. Go ahead and fwd this text to the reflector(s) of your choice.  
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