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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741
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Seamen Recruits are here getting medical treatment for minor injuries. FIT DIV is also in this area.
Location: RTC Chicago, IL
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2023
It's hard not knowing! That is the purpose for this group. Most likely if you are here your SR has had trouble keeping up or not passed a PFA due to some sort of minor medical issue. Often it stress fractures bringing SR's here. Know this when you don’t get a call that is a very good thing. Calling them is not a good thing and it can negatively impact your SR to have his or her “Mommy“ calling! They are harder on them in this DIV than any other. They want them up and out. The best thing you can do is sends tons of mail. Send scripture and motivational mail. I know my SR said reading the Bible was considered a sign of weakness here. When you get a tearful call motivate. Stay positive and encourage you SR. This is a small detour to greatness and getting the I'm a Sailor call! Recruit family and friends…“Navy mom friends are the best“…to send your SR mail as well. NMH for you all!!
Discussion Forum
NOT KNOWING
Started by Navyvet. Last reply by Navyvet Jul 13, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter left June 30, 21 ended up being sent to the ER before going to RTC to have her gall bladder removed. She left the hospital on July 5th and is now in RCU. I have not heard from her to see…Continue
Looking for an explanation of the RCU process- please share your insight!
Started by KarinD Mar 18, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son was sent to the RCU unit on 3.8.21 for having an inhalant in his medical record for treatment of bronchitis/pleurisy when he was 15 yrs old.Would someone be kind enough to explain the process…Continue
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Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 10, 2012 at 6:02pm
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Hi tks4... Your daughter has been in separations since April 13th of 2011? So for about 10 months?
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Comment by tks4 on February 10, 2012 at 3:50pm
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angiesailorsmom- I tried to leave a comment on your page. Just got word that my husband is back in ICU so I am heading back to the hospital.
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Yes it can take this long and longer. My daughter has been in seperations for months. She just got her results today. She went to bootcamp march 22nd and was injuried by the dentist there on april 13th. She is still not home.
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Well, we got good news in the mail last night too. Our SR has (finally) moved into Phase 4 -- Yipee!! He did mention that he's sore from running -- of course, that has me worried all over again (I always have more questions -- is he sore from shin splints again, or is his body just sore from not having run for so many weeks, or what?) He said they are all "out of the box" now and things are getting better for everyone. He said that they should get a phone call soon, so hopefully that will happen for all of us this weekend.
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 9, 2012 at 11:20pm
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patricks mom .... AWESOME... now time for his physical therapy to really kick in..HOOYAH....my SR has mentioned your son and a couple others.. YAY..hoping you get a phone call... I think the next call i get will be "IM A SAILOR" and thats atleast 2 weeks away... CONGRATS MOMMA
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Patrick's Mom, Great news for your son! Thanks for sharing his progress with us.
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Patrick's Mom... Great to hear your news. We all need good news anytime we can get it.
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 9, 2012 at 7:53pm
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I'm finding it difficult to share good news when one of our own is hurting so. Please forgive me LostSoul if my sharing hurts you. I'm so sorry.
My son has been moved into Phase 3 which seems ahead of schedule to me, so that made me very happy to hear. The doctor expects him to be out of there around week 4! He's hoping to participate in Battlestations on 2/22 which he says lines up perfectly with the way his PT is going. If all goes well and he passes, he will then be moved to THU (Temporary Holding Unit) while he awaits his orders for sub school. He'll probably be there a few days, and we would be allowed to come visit. That's the good news. The bad news is that of course this is all a "maybe", and we won't know for sure when Battlestations will be until it happens. Then obviously he needs to pass it. To make airline reservations right before we would go out there, most likely will result in skyhigh fares which could be prohibitive. Oh well, I'm certainly glad and blessed to know what is going on and that his healing is going so well, but as seems quite typical with Navy life so far, we'll just have to wait and see!!!
Oh, and btw Barby, Patrick did mention your son getting "FFD a few days ago and got out of here"! And Sharon, he does know your son too. Navy2011Mom, I just asked him in my last letter about knowing your son, so he hasn't gotten back to me on that quite yet.
Patrick did say they were supposed to get phone calls last weekend which obviously didn't happen. Sooooo, continuing to pray for that coveted phone call this weekend, and good news for all.
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Patricks mom.... YAY MAILCALL....
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LostSoul... You know that you and your SR have had to go through more than most of the rest of us and our SRs. I'm certain that the plan God has for his future will be amazing... it always is. Wishing you both the best and hoping he will be home with you soon and healed in body and soul. Take care of yourself and keep in touch!
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