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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 sbarber on January 7, 2012 at 3:16pm
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@Phillies: That's great news hopefully she doesn't have to go to FIT. I'm not sure why she would unless she can't finish the run in the time required and I thought they had to pass the medical PFA before leaving RCU????? If that's the case she shouldn't have to move to FIT. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that because its a whole nother beast of its own.....we all need to pray she does the run and BS21 in RCU and straight to THU :-) or better yet off to A school..
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Comment by Phillies on January 7, 2012 at 12:22pm
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I didn't know this but my SR said not to expect a call this Sunday :( She has been calling every Sunday since she went to RCU. But the good news is that if I do not get a call.... then that means that she was moved to FIT and up and "running her way out of there". I am trying not to get my hopes up..... up it would be awesome to have her complete her run and Battlestations this week! I told her that as soon as she was in THU- we would drive up to visit her for the weekend. I got my car a tune up yesterday - just in case ;)
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 7, 2012 at 11:17am
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOO Phillies.... PRAYING SUPER HARD ...YAY YAY YAY...
There IS a light at the end of the tunnel... woohoo
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Okay momma's, I need your prayers. My SR has the chance to complete her run and do Battlestations by Friday Jan, 13.(next Friday).
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Comment by paces on January 6, 2012 at 8:01pm
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barbydahlzz and monchita....Prayers are still with you and your SRs. I know it is so hard waiting and wondering. I think the not knowing was the most difficult for us. You just have to have faith that they are taking good care of them. Holding on to the no news is good news is also hard to do. Just talking with the Moms here was a big help too. If you're feeling blue, post a comment. Someone will reply.
I was told RCU was Recovery Care Unit. Don't know if that is correct, but that is what someone shared with me.
Oh, ours came home for 6 days. We had a wonderful visit. He went back today. It has been a sad day. I will say the airport was wonderful. We were checking him in and the attendants at check-in asked if we wanted a gate pass to see him off. That was such a nice gesture on their part. I didn't even know we could do that.
He is still in THU and will be for a while. I would guess at least a month or so. His leg looks good but he has a golf ball size knot on the side of it. It doesn't hurt much though he said. I am praying for continued healing. Prayers for everyone
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sbarber.... thanks for the encouragement.. i really appreciate it.. He's only been there a week and im actually hoping he stays a little longer to make sure he's all better...I know he's being well taken care of.. oh he asked what does RCU really stand for besides RECRUIT CRIPPLED UNIT..
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@ barbydahlzz Ship 11 Div 039: I'm sorry you didn't get a call yesterday, unfortunately that means he wasn't moved out of RCU. They don't get to call everytime they see the doctor which stinks, we just have to wait on the scheduled calls for updates unless they are phased out of RCU in that case you get a call that day. When my son was in RCU he saw the doctor at 8am I waited all day freaking out about is he healed did they move him whats going on after 6pm I gave up hope and wouldn't you know it around 8:30 pm he called from the RDC's desk in his new Ship. It's so hard but keep in mind he's getting good care and they want him to succed and be healed. Prayer for you both and PNM {{HUGS}}
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well.... no call yesterday from my SR saying he's ALL BETTER.. did get a letter saying hes READY TO GO.... getting frustrated. he says he's been doing his stretches and physical therapy.. guess his feet just aren't quite ready... MORE healing on his heels hahhaha
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Monchita... hoping for phase 4for your SR.... My sr goes to see the doc tomorrow.. he's in phase 3 hoping for good news.. he called me on Sat but only got a few min to chat.... he sounds good... ready to get back at it.
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That is great that he isn't in a boot or on crutches. Ours was for several weeks. They wouldn't let him do anything without someone supervising to make sure he didn't fall. Looking forward to good news on the 5th. Happy New Year.
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