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Any experience with injuries during bootcamp?
Hello everyone! My name is Kim and I am the proud Mom of a sailor recruit daughter now in bootcamp. I've received two letters and she has been very optimistic and was assigned 3 jobs. Unfortunately, this evening I got a short dreaded call stating her graduation date of July 7 has now been postponed due to an injury. She has 4 stress fractures in both legs and ankles. She handled the call very well until the end and broke down in disappointment. She said that she will require an estimated 6-8 weeks of healing.They will place her back in at the same point she was previously, but with a different unit. How are injuries generally handled in the navy? Will she be expected to do the same type of PT that landed her in this position or is that adjusted according to the injury? A million questions are burning in my mind, but the most importantly-does anyone have any similar experience and how do I help her from getting down? Any words of wisdom?
Thank you in advance for any input! This is going to make me a sleepless Navy Mom!
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Permalink Reply by Militarymomx2 on
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My daughter got Rhabdomyolysis while in bootcamp. She was in the hospital for a few days and they watched her very carefully. Once she was better she went back to all the regular activities of a recruit.
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Thank you so much for the response. I feel she is in good hands and will be on the road to a quick recovery. Not knowing what is going on is the most difficult aspect of the ordeal! I have received two brief phone calls from her and she seems positive about the rehabilitation process. No news is good news.
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Permalink Reply by Anna on
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ArtsyNavyMom,
Post this comment in the main group page of the Moms of Daughters where other moms will see it. I know we have some moms who have gone through very similar experiences. I know the Navy has dealt with issues like this before and will work to heal and strengthen your daughter. But yes it can be scary for us moms so I totally understand how you feel!!!! I had problems with stress fractures years ago when I was taking a dance aerobics class. There are stretches to help and I'm sure she is doing Physical Therapy. Please keep us posted on what you hear from her. NavyMom hugs to you and your girl {{{ . . }}}
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Thank you for your response! I have received two brief phone calls from her and her attitude seems to be fairly positive. She is in phase one of the rehabilitation and is hopeful that she will be assigned to a new unit in four weeks. I think that is very quick, but not knowing the full extent of the injury I will choose to remain cautiously optimistic. I'm confident she is in good hands. The discouragement aspect will probably be the hardest hurdle until she begins to see some light at the end of the tunnel. In the meantime, Mom is busy sending letters of encouragement!
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That is a good thing ArtsyNavyMom!! Even tho she may not express it, sometimes our recruits can feel like they have let us down because they are not going to graduate when they were supposed to. Of course, in no way would us moms and dads ever think that they could disappoint us, but it is good to keep encouraging her and letting her know that you are still so proud of her for dealing with all of this in stride. Please let her know I am keeping her in my prayers for a complete and speedy recovery and continuing her journey!!!!
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Permalink Reply by GranmaFaye on
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ArtsyNavyMom,
I can imagine the stress you are feeling therefore, I am praying for your comfort as well as your daughter's healing. My granddaughter is still in boot camp so I have no experience with anything yet. Just here to support you as much as I can. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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