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Flat footed in bootcamp??
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Comment by kelly on November 19, 2010 at 5:17pm
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Thank you so much for the info. I feel much better now. I thought they just threw them out there and told them to run. I am so new at this. He hasn't gone through MEPS yet, but the recruiter said it was fine.
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Comment by KLMkathy on November 20, 2010 at 3:37am
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Hi Kelly, It depends on how well he does with his flat feet. Unfortunately I am a mom whose son was just discharged from Boot camp due to severe flat feet and plantar fasciitis. My son did fine running and had no problems with his feet while a depper. His problems arose when he started wearing the boots. They did try to help him but as I said he was separated when nothing helped. I don't know what you can do about the runs. As I said, my son had no problems at all with runs or workouts until the boots. If he can wear boots and has no problems or has an orthotic that helps his feet he might be ok. He will have to pass his runs though. You didn't say if he was having trouble running fast because of his feet or stamina. It took my son months to get to where he could beat his time. He did get there and passed his IFA test. If your son doesn't have any boots get him some and have him get used to them and if there are any problems maybe something can be done. I have heard that many recruits do fine with flat feet in the navy. Each case is different. My son has nothing but respect for the navy and his RDC's and just regrets that he had his painful feet and had to leave. My son had many challenges to overcome getting to boot camp and unfortunately did not know about one of them until it was too late. Good luck to your son. Kathy
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Thank you Kathy. My son does have a hard time running, it hurts his knees. But, he really wants to go in. Did your son get out on an honarable? I would hate to see him go in and have to leave and have a dishonarable. It will stay with him forever. He can wear boots, he takes a welding class now and has to wear them all day.. Did you son have inserts in his boots. Will the navy give them some? You must be so proud of him. I know I am proud already. Good Luck to your son in anything he does. These young men and women are amazing!!!
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Hi Kelly, That is great that he does well in boots. Just tell him to walk a couple of miles in them occasionally to get his feet use to that. He will be standing in place long periods of time as well as walking a whole lot. I don't know how long he has been running but my son when he first started had problems with shin splints at first but the more he ran the better he felt. He thought he would never be able to get his time but did with 30 seconds to spare. The great thing about the depper program is it really prepares the recruit for his fitness tests. My son also went to a bootcamp program at the gym and that really helped too. He is right here answering my questions that I am asking him. lol. Also I wanted to mention that Da Busch is so right about good running shoes. That is a must. My son went through a few in the five months he was in the depper program. They really make a difference. There are no quarantees in life so if your son wants to be a sailor and is willing to work hard I say go for it. My son has no regrets and has great respect for the navy. In the month he was in Great Lakes he made lots of friends and except for his feet he is in great physical shape. He says God has other plans for him and that must be true. Yes, he got a honorable medical discharge and will do fine in civilian life. I only wish the recruiters would have made a point of having deppers wear boots some of the time during workouts. There just isn't enough time in bootcamp to get used to the boots or harden your feet if you have unknown problems. It might have been different for Brandon if his feet had already adapted to the boots. Good luck to your son and this site is amazing for support and information. You have joined at a perfect time in your son's navy journey. Kathy
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Comment by BunkerQB on November 20, 2010 at 5:41pm
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Get the Dr. Scholl gel pads. They did wonders for my younger son was did a lots and lots of marching.
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Navy Aunt, thank you for your kind words. Brandon got home two days ago and is doing fine. He is just staying off his feet as much as possible so they can heal. Before boot camp he never had any problems so I am hoping that will be the case once the feet are better. After two days home he is still wearing his navy sweats so I know letting go of a dream is harder than he lets on. He will be ok though because he has faith. He said this experience has been a journey that he will always remember and be a better person because of it. I am so proud of our servicemen and will always have the utmost respect for their service and sacrifices. Best Wishes, Kathy
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My son has flat feet, he left to BC on 11/9, I haven't spoken or received a letter yet, I hope his doing Ok. This is all good information, Thank You Ladies.
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Kathy, please tell your son to wear his Navy sweats proudly. In his heart and in our hearts he will always be a sailor. He might go to college and work for a company with contracts with the Navy. You will always be a Navy mom too.
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Thank you BunkerQUEENBee, I feel like there were two of us separated but the navy will always be in our hearts. That was interesting what you said about working for a company with contracts with the Navy. My son has a college degree and is going to apply for a job as a civilian at NAS Corpus Christi. I will let everyone know how that goes. Fingers crossed. Hugs. Kathy
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