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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 2, 2012 at 3:52pm
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Tsghart... The waiting to hear is always the hardest. Hang in there!!
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Comment by Tsghart on February 2, 2012 at 2:32pm
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Was ae to have an actual conversation with my SR. I misunderstood and MRI is next Thurs. So we wait..... He sounded ok so that wad good
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We ended up getting a big package in the mail from our SR that had his division photos. Wow!! Just getting to see him in his uniform really is a treat (not as good as seeing him in person would be, of course, but definitely a good thing.) They were taken in December before he went to RCU, but getting this sure was exciting last night. Now all we need is news that he's moved into the next phase.
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Thank you ladies! Let the sitting and waiting continue :l I will keep ya posted.
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 1, 2012 at 5:24pm
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thanks ladies.... now im gonna be on pins and needles like i am every time he goes to the doc... checking my phone, making sure its charged, ugh... i think its worse than not knowing anything at all
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Comment by SharonW on February 1, 2012 at 5:18pm
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Barbydahlzz - How wonderful for your SR and you! Thanks for sharing the great news with us.
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Wow... just realized I used the word "news" three times in my last post. What an bonehead I am.
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Whooo Hooo, Barby!!! What wonderful news!! He's almost there. Can hardly wait to hear the news from you. Your SR must be so excited (just like we all are now) for it to be so close. Congratulations on the FANTASTIC news!!!
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MAILCALL!!!! i love my mailman... SR said (written over the weekend) that he was being put on the 800 meter run on Monday (2 days ago) and the 1.5 mile on wednesday (today) then doc told him that on thursday.. you MIGHT be FFD .....oooooooooo its getting CLOSER......
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 1, 2012 at 1:33pm
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Tsghart, so sorry to hear of your son's injury and his setback to RCU. As many have already said, we've all been where you're sitting right now after getting that phone call. I hope you read through some of these most recent posts to see that there is a way that your son can advance in training even though he's in the RCU. Sooooo, all is not lost. One thing I can tell you to encourage you, is something that was also shared with me early on. Our boys will get the BEST MEDICAL CARE possible in the Navy. They want them well and healed just as much as we do, and will do everything to make sure that's exactly where they are headed. I know the waiting is very hard, and I'll be praying for you to receive a phone call after the MRI results! Hang in there, and hang around here. We're all here to help and support each other in a way that in my opinion, no one else really can.
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