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Hip Stress Fracture
My son is starting his 5th week at Bootcamp in Great Lakes. He wrote to me on June 12 and said he thought he had pulled a muscle in his leg, well he was afraid to say anything and the pain got worse so he did go to medical and was put on light duty, still had to march everywhere the guys went, so finally a few days ago the pain was getting worse. He saw another Dr. and had an MRI where they found his femur was fractured and about to break! My son had surgery last night and 3 screws put in his bone. He is so disappointed and afraid he will be separated. Anyone else have a similar situation?
Thanks,
Denise
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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He will be moved to the RCU (Recruit Convalescent Unit)--where sick or injured recruits go to heal and be cycled back into another TG. He will most likely have several months in the RCU, time to heal and then PT until he is deemed to be Fit for Full Duty (FFD), and he will most likely go on to be a Sailor from there rather than being moved to a new division since he is that far along, which means he may not have a PIR but go straight to his "A" School or training after BST. They will discuss the options with him as he goes along and his attitude will determine whether he stays in the RCU or is sent home. If he remains at the RTC in the RCU he will be able to continue the academic part of training, but he will have to wait on the physical things until he is declared FFD. If he goes to SEPS and goes home, he will have to heal and then wait 6 months and get 2 waivers before being permitted to start the whole enlistment process again. Join SHIP 04 DIV 2341 for more information.
I also invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) there as well.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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Permalink Reply by cleokitty93 on
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Thank you so much for the info!!! Very helpful!!
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You are very welcome. I pray for a full and speedy recovery for your SR as he continues on his way to being a US Navy Sailor--in just a little longer time than he originally planned.
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Hi there,
My son wants me to call his recruiter and let him know what has happened but I am not sure that is a good idea. My son thinks he may be able to tell us something. My poor son is going crazy not knowing but his ortho surgeon told him he most likely will be separated. So disappointing. I see all your posts and you have lots of good info. Thanks!
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Your son should know before the information is in the computer for the recruiter concerning separation, but you can check if it makes everyone feel better. I would think that it would indicate that he is currently in medical Holding. The orthopedic surgeon will make a report and other doctors at the RTC will review that info and make their decision and make a recommendation, which will be discussed with him. Until he goes home, he is still in the Navy and needs to continue to conduct himself as one who intends to one day be a US Navy Sailor. Some end up at the RTC in the RCU for several months and go on to be US Navy Sailors; some go home early on or after several months, it is all an individual thing and depends as much on his mental state as his physical state.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Keep in mind this part will break some people..why you may ask, they are still recruits the whole time they are there so if it is 6 months he is still a recruit and treated as such. Depression is a factor for recruits in this situation, if he ends up depressed he will be sent home.
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