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Comment by lindalav on March 14, 2011 at 11:19am

I just got all caught up from the past few days-chastity i am really sorry about your girl-- hope she can heal and decides to retry!

The navy will try to make all succeed- unfortunately injury is not something they have control of and all recruits sent to RCU are told they can be separated - my daughter was also very concerned about being sent home.

Remember RCU is still part of boot camp so yes they are tough on them- they are broken. Some of the recruits look to get separated - i guess they give up - my daughter saw that also-keep the encouragement going for your future sailors!they are all in my prayers..

Comment by Proudsistah on March 14, 2011 at 10:47am

Hi texasmon! we really are in the same boat! my sister is really trying her best to be strong. She wants to finish up but being in RCU makes it harder for them. We keep on telling her not to lose hope, She had gone too far to quit! Everyday is different so live her life one day at a time.

we spoke with her yesterday for half an hour, she said another recruit who is very close to her is leaving. This is the 3rd time in RCU that she is being attached to someone and they are being medically discharged. She is taking it so hard.

 

also she said, she spends hours in the Physical Therapy and that's all she is looking forward to everyday.

 

I sent her some printable puzzles/games/jokes/mazes. She said she laminated it and shared it with everyone.

 

Comment by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on March 14, 2011 at 10:41am

texasmom - the doctors and therapists determine when they are ready to phase up.  My sailor was in RCU for 5 weeks due to a knee injury that happened during Marlin Spike.  He hung in for about a week until it was so swollen and he was limping really badly.  They did do exrays on his knee because they thought he had a stress fracture at first. 

 

He had a LOT of physical therapy and was on crutches for a week to keep the pressure off of his knee.

 

They do tend to look at themselves as broken and get quite depressed to see their divisions continuing on with training.  My sailor told me that their are counselors and chaplains available to talk to but don't talk to the counselors about feeling depressed or anything like that.  If they need to vent, talk to a chaplain, they are held to confidentiality.

 

My son wanted to give up fairly early into his stay in RCU.  We had to send him some "man up" letters because he always tended to get really bummed and really cranky when things didn't go according to his plan.  He got mad enough at us to push himself a little harder, though I think he wanted to smack us too!!  We then started sending funny internet findings, funny emails, etc. and he shared with others so they could all get a chuckle.

 

My son didn't join another division as he was at week 5 day 1 when he was sent to RCU.  He said that he would be an outsider in a new division when he had been a section leader is his own division.  He continued his academic portion in RCU and when he was determined fit for duty, he finished the physical requirements with other divisions as they were finishing up.  He never PIR'd but completed Battle Stations from RCU on April 30th after going to RCU on March 17th. At that point, he only wanted to get that Navy cap, ceremony or not.

 

I truly believe that it made my sailor appreciate that capping ceremony more than he would have otherwise.  He had to work so hard to get there and was threatened regularly with medical discharge, so it made him tougher (I think).

 

If you'd like to friend me, I'll give you all the info I can.  It's tough, but hang in there!!!

Comment by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on March 14, 2011 at 12:53am

I don't know how bad he really wants it right now.  I know he did want it real bad until he got hurt. If he just got in the RCU and there is 4 phases does that mean that each phase is one week? I am writting tonight to try to have more encouraging words for him but, I hope he doesn't think I am preaching to him.  What would you suggest?

Comment by cakemom on March 14, 2011 at 12:36am

My daughter's experience was that the RCU's did try to work with them, but it is a very depressing place.  They do refer to themselves as broken, my daughter did that as well.  As lindalav said, there are 4 phases of recovery- I dont think they start running until they are in phase 4 so he should have a chance to recover.  He just has to want this really bad, bc it's hell on them.  Please encourage him and be strong for him, they are so vulnerable right now.

Comment by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on March 14, 2011 at 12:29am

Good evenging all,  Cakemom, we started BC on 2/8/2011. He has struggled for weeks with this knee injury, the comment that Chastity made about her daughter is very dishearting for me.  I agree that they should be doing the MRI's etc...My son says it hurts so back for him to run that he crys when he runs.  That doesn't sound normal.  He called this evening and he has only been in RCU since Tuesday and he hates it.  He says it is so terrible, because, it is like being in Jail. Everyone is broken, that is what he says they call them. Because, they are not Fit for Full Duty.  I could just hear the dispair in his voice. They say his knees are just week.  Is there anyone that knows about knee injuries.  I was so hoping that 30 days rehab would be just what he needed any then he could join with a Div and finish and graduate.  I have been told that the Navy has put so much into our kids by this time that they don't want to just give up on them.  But, that sounds like what they did with Chastity's daughter.  What do the rest of you think.  Do they really want our kids to finish if possible and they only send them home last resort?

Comment by Proudsistah on March 12, 2011 at 2:15am

Hi chastity! I am really sorry to hear that... I find it weird that she is being sent home! My sister is still in phase 1. She's been in RCU for a month and a half now still in a cast and still cant put weight on her leg...

The reason is now clear for everyone of us! We truly believe that everything happens for a reason... My sister was supposed to be stationed in japan after her graduation but God chose her to not graduate yet and stay where she is right now...

Let's all pray for all the people in Japan and for all the sailors that's been sent there.

Comment by Chastity on March 12, 2011 at 12:09am

My daughter was just informed yesterday that she is being medically discharged for a knee injury. She was in phase 3 of physical therapy. So they r sending her home for us to take her to get it fixed and then she can go back in 6 months. Honestly, i feel its a torn cartilage based on her symptoms. They have done no x-rays or MRI to see exactly whats going on. I'm kinda disappointed that they haven't really tried to figure out whats going. Kinda makes me have less confidence in our military because they should be taking better care of these sailors and soldiers.

Comment by lindalav on March 10, 2011 at 3:56pm

my daughter had an ankle injury there are phases for the rehab 1 2 3 4 - he will  be calling you weekly ot update you on his status-  she was also in week 4 when rehab was complete was ffded into another division to complete- she was able to participate in PIRwith that division.  Hope that helps...

Comment by cakemom on March 10, 2011 at 3:37pm

Hi Texasmom, Did he just start in BC?  I think they will let him rejoin if his division hasn't graduated yet- does anyone else know?  My daughter was in RCU with shin fractures and a broken foot for 6 weeks-she made it through but it is extremely hard on them emotionally, as you can tell from these postings.  Hopefully his injury isn't too bad, a projected 30 day recovery sounds like he will be able to get back in the game soon! 

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