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Comment by PDP on August 20, 2011 at 5:19pm

NakitaFamily- let us know what happens.Praying for you guys too.

My boy was home sick for almost 12 days after he came home. BAD flu. But back on his feet, unfortunately he missed registration for this semester for college classes. But is planning on going in January. He has his pilots license and plans to continue on in AERONAUTICS. Wants to keep working on his education. Some where along the line he will have to get his knee fixed, but he is not in a hurry for that. Will be getting a re-evaluation from his ORTHO soon.  And I just want to settle back into some sense of normalcy.  :-)

Comment by PDP on August 20, 2011 at 5:10pm

NavymomPam - Good advice from Tfan2, my son was sent home as well. Not as complicated because it was an injury and he did not see a resolve through appealing. He has to take his chances on RE-3E discharge reentry code.

 

If your son has nothing in his med records about allergies to the meds he received he should probably file an appeal. It will be easier than re-enlistment with medical waivers. Whatever he decides it is important to support him. Seps (SHIP 5) is not the most pleasant place to be, and it is hard to hear your kids disappointment when they call. Most just say they want out of there, don't let it get the best of you. You can only do so much.He should be able to call EVERYDAY. We forwarded our phone to make sure we did not miss calls. Take note of the information posted for phone numbers to medical and legal, use them if you feel your son is not answering your questions on the progress of his status. (please remember to be polite) makes a difference in how your call is received. Keep reminding your son he is still a NAVY SR. He must not show his disappointment or any inability to cope or discuss with anyone, and I mean anyone but you. It can easily be misinterpreted as a  MENTAL CONDITION or INSTABILITY and possibly contribute to his discharge.  Read past posts on this. The older more mature SR seem to do better than the younger ones who have little experience away from home.

Use this site to educated yourself and let your boy know he is not alone. Strength and patience is the key to a good outcome. Wish your son did not have to go through this.

You have friends here and prayers are coming your way... hang in there.

I check in here 1 or 2 times a week, or when there are new comments.

Let me know if I can help in any way. And don't let my comments scare you, you have more control than you think. Ask questions and fight for your son's right to be a sailor!

Comment by TFAN2 on August 20, 2011 at 11:52am

Hi Navymompam, so sorry to hear your SR is being sent home. Yes the Navy can send him home for an allergic reaction to meds. Your son can always appeal the separation.

First, had he talked to legal yet? There's two forms your son can sign that will allow you to call and ask questions. The HIPAA is for medical ?'s and the other form is for the legal questions.

Second, when was your son sent to ship 5? Has he already signed papers agreeing with the separation?

Third, know that if he doesn't appeal he will be in Seps (ship 5) 10-12 days. If he appeals its 20-30 days or more sometimes. Did he list in his paperwork any allergies to meds? If he wants to fight it then he has a better chance if he fights it before he is discharged. They more then likely will use a RE 3E code. They tell the kids they can re-enlist in 6-12 months with a waiver but there's only a slim chance he would be able to re-enlist.

Fourth...read through the previous posts. There is a TON of info ing them. You will want to send friend requests to Fireteamleaderwife, sepsadmin, and diannep.. they are veterans on this site and have been a big help to all of us! I will accept your friend request too and we can "talk" more. Hang in there. We will be there for you and your son every step of the way. ~Tena

Comment by Navymompam on August 20, 2011 at 11:20am

My son was about 20 days from pir.  He had been doing very well.  From what I understand, he get an ear ache and he was sent to the dr.  THey gave him several different meds.  By the time he got back to the div., he was going into anaphylactic shock.  They have now said he is being sent home.  Can someone please tell me if this sounds right.   I really need some advice

Comment by NakitaFamily ship-10 div 263 on August 19, 2011 at 6:42pm

well we just got back from the DR and they found a bulging disk in his back and the Navy said he had a mental disorder that was causing his pain NOT. so now its time to contact the Navy and see what they are going to do about it since he had no problems when he went in.

Comment by itsmemom on August 19, 2011 at 10:26am

Nakita-Good! I hope everything works out for you and your son. Please let us know how the investigations go. I think there should be more investigations. hmmm

Comment by TFAN2 on August 18, 2011 at 1:14pm

That is cool!!!!!! Prayers that is goes in his favor!!!!

Comment by NakitaFamily ship-10 div 263 on August 18, 2011 at 1:10pm

Well its been a little while since I posted. My son made it home and has been to the DR and has had a MRI he goes in tomorrow to see what the RMI showed we have been having the DR detail everything so that we can show the Navy they are wrong. My congresman called and they got approval from the Navy to investigate my sons case YAA!

Comment by magnoliagirl1963 on August 18, 2011 at 3:39am

Hey jsc111314..I sent you a PM, hope you got it.  I'm sorry to hear this.  I had hoped things might work out better.  I can't believe that they can't give him or you any info before Friday.  Well, actually, nothing surprises me anymore.  I hope he will be ok.  You are in my thoughts.

Comment by itsmemom on August 17, 2011 at 3:29pm

isc1113114- what your son is saying and what happen with my daughter is EXACTLY what happen to her. She wish she would of chosen to talk to the chaplin or a CARE counselor. Once they start talking to a "shink" they get "labeled". She had a lot going on too (I have said this before) homesickness, a bad pap-had to have further test (everything ok now), dealing with someone she knows that killed themselves (I wanted to "kill" the person that wrote to her and told her). She now sz's she wish she would of never gone to see shink-they have you come back, several times. I also wish she would of stayed and gotten a 2nd opinion. But, she hated ship 5 and wanted out of there. I think they try their hardest once kids end up in ship 5 to get them out. There are so many "disorders" that they come up with. I know one person ask a kid that was homesick, "Have you ever been depressed, or sad"? well kids will answer yes---haven't we all been depressed or sad at one time in our lifes?  I think we need to make it a point to sometimes to try and tell the new SR's going in, to NOT go see a counselor if offered. Try and suck it up or chose the chaplin/CARE person.  It's ok when they get there (BC) that they are going to be tired/scared and wonder what the hell they got themselves into.  IT will get better. I agree DEPERS should be warn---.  One person wrote and said that they came to the kids and ask, if anyone who was homesick wanted to go see a counselor-6 went-6 didn't come back. I hope your son is granted his appeal. I know ship 5 isn't a fun place to be, but if he really wants to stay in Navy, he needs to stay there and fight it. Not to come home and try. HUGS and thoughts are with you and him. I have learn so much and we would of done things MUCH diffently IF we would of been able to read what goes on here. I just want to help others from not making the same mistake.   Take care

 

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