my son is still in RCU starting phase 4. he's nervous that he'll need to run before he's healed enough. he said if he get re-injured they'll discharge him. he's gonna try to get the firefighting and innoculations done this week. please pray for him that his legs are healed enough.
westonsmom&coltensmom: I wish you both all the best, I know how hard this is especially when you are only getting part f your ?'s answered. @westonsmom he has been doing some running in phase 3 already if he can't pass the medical PFA he won't go onto phase out of RCU and please remember he will have to do the PFA with a unit as well. I was so scared when my son was at this point for the exact same reasons, I didn't know however until aftewords that he had to repeat the PFA after doing the medical PFA and now that he is in A school they are doing the PFA everyweek. So what I'm trying to say is tell him to be sure he is ready and healed not to push hisself to hard as he has all of this to still do. Best wishes & prayers to both of you and your SR's.
Hi ladies! My son has met both of your boys and he said he and weston are like two peas in a pod. He gave me some good news today, it sounds like he is healing quickly and getting ready to put him in phase 3 already. He also said since he already passed his final PFA, he doesn't have to go into phase 4 and they are thinking he could be done by mid October. I hope you boys are doing well, I know they are getting so close as well and Westonsmom, I hope he doesn't get injured again.
@Donna hope you get you a call today. Hope he is doing well and when he see's the dr on Tue? he gets great news. @westonsmom I hope your son is doing well and not as nervous about his run. Good luck to you both and keep us posted hope they are out of RCU before you know it.
Talked to Weston Thursday. He said he ran for the first time Monday. He said his legs have been sore since. He should be doing his PFA soon. I so hope he doesn't reinjure himself.
Kassie73...who is your son?
Colten's Mom...they should be calling tomorrow.
sbarber....thank you but I think we're both nervous at this point! lol
Trust me ladies I know you are after my son being there for over 7 weeks I know full well what your thinking he is in A school still running every other day and they have to PFA every week.... anytime he says his legs are hurting I'm totally freaked out inside worrying about his knee. Hold on to the positive and we will all keep praying.
Well no call this weekend!!!! SO I guess I get to go 3 weeks w/o hearing from him. i don't know what the doctor said this week nothing. Man I am so TIRED of this not knowing and no contact. He has been in RCU 2 1/2 months already. It is so frustrating!!!!!!! On top of that he WON'T write.
I didn't get a call this weekend either. He's supposed to do his PFA sometime really soon. I was hoping to hear when he'd be doing as I am worried about him being able to do it. Not knowing really is frustrating.
SO he has finished phase 4? Colten should have been moved up to phase 4 on Tuesday of this past week. Phase 4 is 2 weeks. He was already in phase 4 once and they moved him back to do phase 3 and 4 again. but he told us when we spoke to him that he was running pain free.
from my understanding, they can't run at all until phase 4. Weston's been in phase 4 for over a week now. All phases are generally 2 weeks each from what I'm told. Weston is trying to get as much of his academic training done as he can while in RCU so he has went thru the phases quicker than 2 weeks each. I think he also skipped phase 1 because he wasn't using crutches at first.
Hi Weston and Coltens Moms, It sounds like things are going well for your guys. I am so glad. I still havent found out much on Tyler. I didn't hear from him yesterday like I thought I would. Did you hear from anyone yesterday? I hope Colton and Weston are ok. Do they know where Tyler is?
@Coltensmom&Westonsmom: My son said he was allowed to "jog" in phase 3 but only like 3 laps. I really am not understanding the no communication. Have either of you tried calling up there and questioning what is going on with their medical appts. since they aren't being allowed to call home? They must have changed RDC's lately. Because this is insane.....I'm just saying if it was me I would call the Public Affairs Office and ask them to have my son call with a medical update since I haven't spoken to him in over 3 weeks because excuse my language thats bu**sh*t. Did I tell the story on this page about how I got my son's pictures done? He was hurt right before Div pic's after his original Div PIR'd I emailed the NEX photo lab and ask if my sons photos were taken, they said no ma'am but we loved to its up to Div command to send them over so I forwarded that to PAO and within 30 minutes I had an email saying we just took your son photos.LMAO talk about quick so when he called that weekend I ask him about the photos and if he got in trouble and he was like how did you know I took my pictures and I said ummmm well and told him what happened I was like did you get in trouble and he said no Chief just told me I better get my a$$ over there before my mom had my a$$ and his too.... his words not mine LOL. I guess what I'm trying to say is they are in medical they aren't going to be IT'd for anything because they can't be and you may not get any answers if you don't ask. But whatever you decide know that you have support here and we think about them and pray for them everyday.
lol @ sbarber!! That is too funny! I just wonder how you got the email addresses? I talked to Weston recently. He's very good at keeping me up to date especially since I did call PAO at 1st and they in turn had me call legal. Weston told me he didn't get in trouble but they do look down on it because they don't want mom's worrying. I wouldn't suggest calling unless you really need to.
@ Colten's Mom...I would call the PAO (public affairs office) since Colten doesn't keep you up to date on his medical status. They will have him call you himself.
rtc.pao@navy.mil is their email I got it off of their home page under FAQ's. I'm glad Weston is doing good at keeping you updated, however Donna I would call them and ask for an update they will HAVE him call you. Here is their number as well (847)688-2405. It's the only way you will put your mind at ease.
Well Colten called last week I just didn't get to talk to him because I was at a funeral. My husband talked to him but that was before his last doctor visit. But they keep telling us no news is good news.
@Donna: Thats right I remember that now I'm sorry lol you did say he talked to his dad but he didn't ask the ?'s that you would've like lol typical man and that is true no news means nothing bad at least thats what they tell us lol I just thought someone may like to have that info so it's out there for everyone now. Have a good day.
@Colten's Mom: YEAH thats great news!!!!!!!!! Let us know when the BS21 is and we will burn our blue candles for him. I know you are so relieved and so happy. Congratualtions from a mom who has been in your shoes there is no better feeling. :-)
congrats to colten's mom! I also got a call today. he should be doing his PFA in the next week but nothing definate yet. Also does anyone know where to get blue candles that plug in? I've heard of them but haven't seen them so not sure where to get them.
tyler's grandma...I asked weston if he knows tyler and he does! he's in RCU working with the SMART team for nerve damage in his hand. Not exactly sure what the SMART team is. Hope that helps!
So happy you guys all got calls thats great news. I only know for sur that scentsy has those candles that plug in with the Navy logo on them I have looked as well at the usual suspects walmart, target, etc. thinking maybe michaels or joanns maybe but I'm not sure I just got regular glass jar candles at walmart with the blue wax in them if oyu find them I would love to know where at. Best of luck keep us all posted so we can alllight our candles for them.
Thanks! I am so glad it sounds like all our boys will be finishing up. I do have a FB page under Sandra Gore and would love to keep in touch. Not sure when he leaves
He is going to Connecticut but he has not talked of where he will be stationed yet. I don't know if that is because of his schooling being so long, how long will your son be in A school. He says his is 48 weeks
Are your boys going back to a DIV or are they going to THU or will they just go directly to A school. Colten is going to THU and said he could be there from 2 weeks till after the 1st of the year.
sbarber
Sep 29, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
It definitely helps!
Sep 29, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
All I can say is that I am ready to see my boy!! I miss him!
Sep 30, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 2, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 2, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 3, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 3, 2011
sbarber
Oct 3, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Thank you both. Your support is very appreciated! :)
Oct 3, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
I am greatful for all the support I have here. I don't know if I could have survived as well as I have with out y'all.
Oct 3, 2011
Kassie73
Oct 6, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
I hope we get a call this weekend. Today would be nice!!!!!
Oct 8, 2011
sbarber
Oct 8, 2011
sbarber
Oct 8, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 8, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Talked to Weston Thursday. He said he ran for the first time Monday. He said his legs have been sore since. He should be doing his PFA soon. I so hope he doesn't reinjure himself.
Kassie73...who is your son?
Colten's Mom...they should be calling tomorrow.
sbarber....thank you but I think we're both nervous at this point! lol
Oct 8, 2011
sbarber
Oct 8, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Tylers grandma
Oct 10, 2011
sbarber
@Coltensmom&Westonsmom: My son said he was allowed to "jog" in phase 3 but only like 3 laps. I really am not understanding the no communication. Have either of you tried calling up there and questioning what is going on with their medical appts. since they aren't being allowed to call home? They must have changed RDC's lately. Because this is insane.....I'm just saying if it was me I would call the Public Affairs Office and ask them to have my son call with a medical update since I haven't spoken to him in over 3 weeks because excuse my language thats bu**sh*t. Did I tell the story on this page about how I got my son's pictures done? He was hurt right before Div pic's after his original Div PIR'd I emailed the NEX photo lab and ask if my sons photos were taken, they said no ma'am but we loved to its up to Div command to send them over so I forwarded that to PAO and within 30 minutes I had an email saying we just took your son photos.LMAO talk about quick so when he called that weekend I ask him about the photos and if he got in trouble and he was like how did you know I took my pictures and I said ummmm well and told him what happened I was like did you get in trouble and he said no Chief just told me I better get my a$$ over there before my mom had my a$$ and his too.... his words not mine LOL. I guess what I'm trying to say is they are in medical they aren't going to be IT'd for anything because they can't be and you may not get any answers if you don't ask. But whatever you decide know that you have support here and we think about them and pray for them everyday.
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Tylers grandma
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
lol @ sbarber!! That is too funny! I just wonder how you got the email addresses? I talked to Weston recently. He's very good at keeping me up to date especially since I did call PAO at 1st and they in turn had me call legal. Weston told me he didn't get in trouble but they do look down on it because they don't want mom's worrying. I wouldn't suggest calling unless you really need to.
@ Colten's Mom...I would call the PAO (public affairs office) since Colten doesn't keep you up to date on his medical status. They will have him call you himself.
@Tylers Grandma...I will ask Weston.
Oct 10, 2011
sbarber
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Well Colten called last week I just didn't get to talk to him because I was at a funeral. My husband talked to him but that was before his last doctor visit. But they keep telling us no news is good news.
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
but he's in RCU. In my book, the no news rule is out the window!
Oct 10, 2011
sbarber
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 10, 2011
sbarber
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Coltens mom, that is great news! Maybe our sons will do Battlestation together
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Westonsmom.....my son is Gore. I guess they have become very close, so close they agree they were separated at birth.....lol
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
sbarber
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oh that would be awesome. I am so ready for this leg of his Navy career to be over.
I will get my blue candles this week.
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Kassie73...Weston said Gore should be leaving around thursday. He's a little disappointed because they like each other so well! lol
Colten's Mom...are you getting the plug in candles?
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Westonsmom.....doesn't sound like your son is to far behind! Where is he going for A school?
Oct 10, 2011
WestonsMom (FL A School)
pensacola but yours is going to conneticut? do you know where he's gonna be stationed yet? Weston will be in san diego.
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
Oct 10, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A
Oct 10, 2011
Kassie73
I believe my son will go to THU until he receives his new orders
Oct 10, 2011