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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 Leora on September 8, 2012 at 11:30pm
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He won't have to start over. He will just have to finish what's left. My daughter has been in there for two weeks. She only had one week to go before PIR. Hang in there as this will be a long frustrating road as I have found out. Just keep writing him to keep his spirits up!
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on September 7, 2012 at 10:41pm
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Wonderful news Leora, and in time all this will seem but a distant memory. And...I believe our SR's receive a little something extra from the Lord for all they've gone through. Believe it, claim it, and watch what they accomplish in their futures. It's one AMAZING ride!
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Karen- thanks so much for the encouraging words. I found out today via mail that my SR phased up today to phase 3. She said two more weeks and hopefully she will be able to finish and go to a school. This has been very difficult but the support on here has been amazing.
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Hi ladies,
I haven't been here in quite a while, but was a "regular" here during my son's stay in RCU. I am sitting here in tears reading through the last couple pages of your posts, and my heart aches for each and every one of you. Please know that I will be sending prayers up for you and all of your SR's.
sgraham, I totally agree with the advice given to you by our resident nurse, navyknit. If something serious is going on with your daughter that they could be missing, I certainly agree a call is in order. Hopefully one way or the other you could be put in touch with someone, (hopefully her doctor) who can explain exactly what is going on and what has been done for her.
On an encouraging note, my son spent several weeks in RCU this past winter with multiple stress fractures in both legs. He persevered, absolutely loves being in the Navy, and is now at Submarine School. We've been able to visit him 3 different times already since he arrived, and can talk to him via cell phone or Facebook whenever we want. After all he (we) went through at boot camp with this "extended RCU version", it truly feels like heaven. You WILL get there, and it will be sooooooo wonderful for you when you do. Hang in there Mamas. I remember all that you are each feeling like it was yesterday, and my heart truly does go out to you. You will ALL be in my prayers. Karen
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Comment by sgraham on September 7, 2012 at 11:54am
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Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayer all of you... I am going to wait for one more letter from her and see what she says about her issues before I go all mom ballistic on someone... lol, sorry i had to say that.
Tks4 - do you have that number available in case i should need that to get some direction?
Leora - thanks so much for that tip, i will definitly do that if the situation does not improve.
you all are the best. thank you again for being there and to all of us for being there for each other.. :)
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Sgraham - I'm not a veteran mom but you can also reach out to the osbudsman. Do a search for the great lakes osbudsman and call them. They work directly with the navy and are there to assist the families. You can either call them or send an email. I reached out to them when I wanted to see my SR. Although I didn't get to they were very responsive and helpful. Keeping you both in my prayers.
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sgraham- when they injured my daughter I was given a number that I called day and night. Tried not to abuse this but I did use it. I was able to get word to my daughter to call me and was able to get info about her. I think in your daughter's situation you should be given this number.
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OMG this just never seems to end.. my daughter is now so constipated that she has not gone to bathroom in over a week, they have tried enema, magnesium citrate, laxative etc and still no luck. She mentioned that the xrays show that her stomach is completely white which means she is severely compacted. how long will they let this go on considering that this a is seriously dangerous situation. So on top of the stress fractures in both legs she now has to deal with this. I am seriously worried about the constipation and kind of resent not being able to speak to her or a doctor.... i understand where she is and that they are not supposed to have contact... but the letters are getting me more worried and upset.
I am very thankful to have this forum to be able to vent to others who are struggling as i am with all of this and I thank you all for reading or listening.
I will be so glad when this part of the adventure is complete !!
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Comment by Jolene2Sailors on September 5, 2012 at 10:24pm
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I have a few things I've been wondering. Our son says that there are about 100 other recruits in the room with him. All of us with sons and daughters are indicating Ship 04 Division 2341. Are all our kids together? Our son said that they are largely left alone during the afternoon. Maybe our kids...especially our discouraged ones (aren't they all?)...should form a support group. I've seen a lot of us posting about stress fractures, severe colds, etc. Are they confined to their bunks all afternoon? Do they rotate physical therapy -- some in the morning (when our son goes) and some in the afternoon? He told us there was a recruit from a division close to his that was sent there for "anger management." Quite a diverse group. Prayer...lots of prayer...and letters every day...grrr...I guess we're all in this together, and there is strength in numbers.
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Comment by TwoForTheNavy on September 5, 2012 at 9:42pm
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Thomandker so sorry for what your daughter is going thru I know it's heartbreaking to know your child is suffering and you can't be there just to hug her. Keeping you both in prayer.
Keeping all the moms and kids in prayer. My son is in the RCU too.
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