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Comment by Barbara (Derek's Mom) on November 19, 2009 at 3:49am

My youngest son had about the same reaction to the pepper spray that he did when he was little and I got to the absolute breaking point and washed his mouth out with soap, just stared at me! It's ok, he's got a son now with another baby on the way and I'm slowly getting my revenge!!

Comment by Mamma Mary on November 18, 2009 at 9:41pm

He told me he was fine but when I pressed it, he said it was still bothering him a little but he was giving it a week as he had read that the effects could last that long. Thank you for asking. I really appreciate you all being here to talk to about this.

Comment by Proud ABH Mom on November 18, 2009 at 9:26pm

Is he doing any better today Mamma Mary? Hope so! If not, I hope he's deciding to get this checked out.

Comment by Mamma Mary on November 17, 2009 at 11:01pm

It's been 4 days which is why I'm asking other moms as I'm concerned. Getting him to go to medical is not an easy task. He isn't inclined to make an issue of things.

Comment by Lorei on November 17, 2009 at 9:23pm

My son said it varied. His eyes were fine about 10 minutes after he was in fresh air, but some of the kids it took longer, but he didn't say how long. Depending on how long its been, I have them get their eyes checked out if they are still having blurred vision, eyesight is not something to take lightly

Comment by Mamma Mary on November 17, 2009 at 7:47pm

Thanks, PABHM.

Comment by Proud ABH Mom on November 17, 2009 at 5:32pm

I know my son went through the pepper spray training, but he didn't share details. Sorry :(

Comment by Mamma Mary on November 17, 2009 at 11:16am

Another question to any of you whose sailor went through the pepper spray training, did your sailor mention anything about how long it took for their eyes to not be blurry?

Comment by Mamma Mary on November 14, 2009 at 12:54pm

No, he didn't request it. He was one of several from his division that were chosen. I think his concern is if he is chosen to actually do ship security, he won't be able to do his quals for the time he's TAD. So, we'll see. I don't know enough about it which is why I'm looking to you all for answers. Thank you for being here for me!

Comment by Proud ABH Mom on November 14, 2009 at 12:07pm

Did he request the change? Or they are selecting sailors for training and then they will choose from those? Either way, I hope he lands in a job he enjoys....really makes a difference as they cope with serving. Especially on deployments.

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