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travis mcgee
01-17-12, 11:40 AM
Hello and thank you for this forum. My son graduated San Diego MCRD at the end of October. Started MCT second week in November and broke his arm. He had surgery to implant steel plates 4 days...
Sir,
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travis mcgee
01-17-12, 02:12 PM
I apologize, I have filled out the "about me" portion of my account. As far as my original question is this even the proper forum?
Thanks.
MarineDAD92
01-17-12, 02:36 PM
Yes, I believe it is. This particular forum doesn't get as much traffic as some of the others, but usually you'll get pretty accurate answers here from those who have been there, done that. <br />
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Sorry...
travis mcgee
01-17-12, 02:45 PM
Thanks MarineDAD92. He has a great attitude but he is also a realist. Which are two things in his favor.
I apologize, I have filled out the "about me" portion of my account. As far as my original question is this even the proper forum?
Thanks.
Thank you for filling out your profile. While the Marines here are willing to help everyone, they are considerably more inclined to assist when they know who they are conversing with.
Is this the proper forum? That is the real question. I asked myself the same question when I read your post. I am considering moving it to the Ask a Marine Forum but that is really for DEP to ask questions of Marines.
I will leave it here for a few days and if you don't get responses.... I will move it somewhere you will.
Welcome to LN.com
Im sure the surgeon and his command will address his questions if he does receive a medical discharge.
Phantom Blooper
01-17-12, 03:02 PM
Your son would be told by the doctor that he is going to be put it for a PEB Physical Evaluation Board.....they would determine whether or not he would be released from active duty and if a percentage of disability is to be given.
This decision can be appealed.Also if he really wants to stay in and his injury can be corrected or if he can be used or needed in another job he can try request mast through his chain of command to stay in.
If he is found unfit for military service he will be placed on the TDRL Temporary Disabled Retired list.
With an accurate address he will be sent a letter on where to go to to be reevaluated this is usually for three years.....then the determination would be made if he is to be permanently medically retired or if his injury and disability healed enough to go back on active duty.
This is old information but basically the same as today.He will not be considered until he has exhausted all physical therapy and has not improved.
Wishing him good luck and health.
Lisa 23
01-17-12, 03:32 PM
DrZ..... If this is moved to the Ask A Marine forum, Marine Family members don't have posting priviledges to post there. So, yes......this would be the correct forum for this topic to be in.
travis mcgee
01-17-12, 05:59 PM
Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it. In response to Phantom Blooper's post he is currently clerking at SACo. Rehab SOI West, Camp Pendelton. Don't know if that would qualify him to remain in despite his injury. His original MOS is Refrigeration Technician. I know that he would want to stay in if at all possible.
doc h fmf
01-17-12, 08:44 PM
There Is Only One Type Of Medical Discharge, But There Are Many Disability Rating. Your Son Is In My Thoughts And Prayers <br />
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Semper Fi <br />
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Stephen Doc Hansen Hm3 Fmf
MarineDAD92
01-18-12, 04:27 PM
Travis, please keep us updated.
travis mcgee
01-18-12, 05:50 PM
I will.
My prayers for the young Marine. When I was injured, I got great care, and the Navy <br />
doctors and the corpsmen/chiefs in charge guided me through the disability process. I hope that your son...
travis mcgee
01-31-12, 02:14 PM
Here is an update on my son. He started physical therapy last week and has two one on one sessions each week. He sees his surgeon next week. He said the therapist sounded "worried" when she examined his arm for rotational movement. Not sure what to read into his comment. After all he is 18 and has very little experience dealing with doctors.
Anyway, my question, is there any way that he could remain in the corps if his arm is not healed 100%? This would mean he would most likely not complete MCT. I'm guessing that this has never happened before. The reason I ask is because his greatest asset is his intelligence. He was a national AP scholar, graduated with honors, and even turned down a full scholarship from the Navy ROTC program at the University of Minnesota to join the Marines. Could the Marines keep him for his brains and 1 1/2 arms?
MarineDAD92
01-31-12, 04:58 PM
Sounds like a road of uncertainty for a little while, I will continue to keep him in my prayers. Sounds like a great young man too, you should be proud!
Honestly, with the official word that we're going down to 182K, the odds are he'll be medically separated if found "unfit for duty". It's a long road though. I'm not sure how much it matters that...
travis mcgee
02-13-12, 07:34 AM
Here is the latest information on my son's odyssey through rehab company. He had another meeting with his surgeon last week and he believes that during the healing process my son's radius and ulna may have fused together or a "bone bridge" (BB) may have formed preventing the rotational movement of these bones over one another. The surgeon performed a CT scan on his arm and will discuss the results with him in early March.
If a BB is confirmed they will most likely have to open his arm up again and excise the bridge. The caveat is they will have to wait for the broken bones to mature; i.e. stop healing otherwise the bridge can reoccur. No timetable for this was given. He has also started to do 5 lb. bicep curls to start building back his muscle tone.
Although he is disappointed that he is still in marine "limbo" his spirits are good and he has accepted the fact that he will be in his current position for quite a while longer.
travis mcgee
03-26-12, 01:51 PM
It's been awhile since I have had any new news regarding my son's medical circumstance. Which brings me to the purpose of this latest post. His CT scan revealed that a bone spur had developed on both his radius and ulna such that they were touching and thus preventing full rotational movement of his wrist. He is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to remove these obstructions. His surgeon said that he should recover full movement of his wrist once all the soft tissue has healed. He is excited about having the surgery and looking forward to healing and moving forward with his marine career. I'm hoping all goes well for him and am excited for him as well.
travis mcgee
06-26-12, 02:13 PM
Greetings everyone, I am posting today with the latest news regarding my son's recovery and I have some questions. "Bob" had his second surgery to remove the bone bridge that had formed during his initial surgery. Unfortunately, he has now developed restricted movement in his wrist with regards to bending it backwards, think not being able to do a pushup. He has been going through physical therapy for this since the second week of April and was given 6 month light duty status at that time.
Yesterday he saw a hand specialist and he was hoping for some news regarding some finality to his situation. The surgeon basically said come back in 6 weeks. He was very frustrated and ****ed off. Six weeks will put him right at his 1 year mark in the corps and he has yet to complete MCT and obviously his MOS school. He is starting to get discouraged that there seems to be no sense of making a decision regarding his future in the corps. He has mentally prepared himself for whatever decision will be made, medical separation or continue on as a marine. But the lack of an answer is eroding his morale and compromising his focus. He really wants an answer so he can move forward with his life.
Question time; How long will the corps continue to invest in him? I know this is an ambiguous question and what I'm really looking for is there any clue to his status based on the amount of resources already invested in him. Clearly they can't keep him in rehab forever (I'm a little frustrated as well). Is there a definitive time when the corps has to say "alright this is what is going to happen"? Do they have to wait until his 6 month light duty classification is over? That would be in October.
Thanks for letting me vent. And I greatly appreciate any and all feedback.
Cheers,
Pete
Its all in the doctors hands
Greetings
Yesterday The surgeon basically said come back in 6 weeks.
He is starting to get discouraged that there seems to be no sense of making a decision regarding his future in the corps. < Corps
He has mentally prepared himself for whatever decision will be made, medical separation or continue on as a ( Marine ).
But the lack of an answer is eroding his morale and compromising his focus.
He really wants an answer so he can move forward with his life.
Question time; How long will the corps continue to invest in him? I know this is an ambiguous question and what I'm really looking for is there any clue to his status based on the amount of resources already invested in him. Clearly they can't keep him in rehab forever (I'm a little frustrated as well). Is there a definitive time when the corps has to say "alright this is what is going to happen"? Do they have to wait until his 6 month light duty classification is over? That would be in October.
Thanks for letting me vent. And I greatly appreciate any and all feedback.
Cheers,
Pete
PETE...
Pardon where i took your post out of context..
and Please note where i made a change , > Always Capitolize MARINE<
and Corps.
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I'm sure from you hanging around in here for almost the past year in anticipation over your son and his un=certain condition over his injury. You can understand all the answers are according to how well your son
heals, and what the Doctors think of his future. Not to mention how well
your son does with therapy towards recovery....
The Corps in all honesty wont keep your son any longer than it takes for the US Navy to pass the word to seperate/survey your son.......IF that's what it comes down to.......
How long is a Chinaman...
Between the Navy and the Marine Corps,,
they can hold your son till he grows
old, and his hair turns gray..IF it is to the benifit
of the Marine Corps..
A negitive attitude on your sons part is a BUMMER
and may actually determine if he is kept or not...
This old Marine can only wish you and your son the best..
you've heard the expression ???
( "Hard Tellin- ,, Not Knowin".....)
and the Magic 8-Ball is on the fritz
goodluck
travis mcgee
06-27-12, 07:24 AM
"m14ed", deep down I do understand that the doctors have the final say and I am still learning how the machinations of the Marine Corps work. But it still is frustrating knowing that my son is essentially stuck in limbo while his talents are not being utilized. Also, I apologize for not capitalizing Marine and Corps, no disrespect was intended. As far as his attitude I will have a better gauge of it this weekend when I talk with him, his news regarding the hand surgeon came via text. Thanks again for taking the time to reply and sorry to hear about your Magic 8-Ball.
travis mcgee
08-13-12, 08:11 AM
Well I talked to my son yesterday and he has been cleared by his occupational therapist to start MCT on September 4. He also needs clearance from his hand surgeon (he sees him at the end of this month) which he is anticipating to not be a problem. I know that he is still a little nervous about MCT since that is where he initially broke his arm. I don't really like to gush about my children but I have to say my son has impressed me with his handling of his situation over the last 10 months. Of course there were times when he was whiny and feeling down but for an 18 year old his maturity level has been way beyond his age.
I want to publicly thank all those who took the time to provide their insights and kind words on this forum. I would also like to thank the USMC for sticking with my son and giving him the resources and the chance to continue his passion for making The Corps his career. He in turn will not disappoint and looks forward to being the best Marine he can be. I would like to continue posting about his progress if others are interested. Again thanks to all.
Cheers
pete
doc h fmf
08-13-12, 01:04 PM
Hey Pete I wish your son all the luck in the world. I was Suppris3ed that he is going back to training at MCT. I hope your son doesnt get his hopes too high , Idont know but when i was in 1981-19992...
travis mcgee
09-04-12, 11:13 AM
It's been a long and rocky journey for my son since he broke his arm last November but he has endured, healed, and is starting MCT training (again) today. I am excited for him and incredibly proud of the way he has conducted himself over these last 10 months. Usually, a son admires his father but I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that my admiration for my 19 year old Marine is without a doubt one of the greatest feelings I have ever experienced. Good luck "Bob".
doc h fmf
09-04-12, 11:55 AM
Glad to hear that travis he is in my thoughts and prayers wishing him all the best in his training semper fi and god bless
stephen doc hansen hm3 fmf
travis mcgee
09-04-12, 01:08 PM
Glad to hear that travis he is in my thoughts and prayers wishing him all the best in his training semper fi and god bless
stephen doc hansen hm3 fmf
Thanks doc, I really do appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
FistFu68
09-04-12, 05:16 PM
:usmc: Honor goes too the Man that Kill's,Greater Honor goes too The Man that Heal's...I spent almost 11 Mos,on My back;but after a certain amount of time in the Hospital for every day I spent in the Hospital & Rehab it was counted as Two day's toward My Enlistment not sure if this still is the real deal these Day's.GodSpeed to You and Your Son.What does not Kill You only makes You Stronger.Semper Fidelis :thumbup: :iwo:
Sometimes big steppers are given big curbs to step over. Big things in store for your son, I think.
Semper Fi, Tom
Rocky C
09-04-12, 05:37 PM
It's been a long and rocky journey for my son since he broke his arm last November but he has endured, healed, and is starting MCT training (again) today. I am excited for him and incredibly proud of the way he has conducted himself over these last 10 months. Usually, a son admires his father but I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that my admiration for my 19 year old Marine is without a doubt one of the greatest feelings I have ever experienced. Good luck "Bob".
Outstanding News Pete !!!
Prayers Outbound for his continued healing and success.
travis mcgee
10-02-12, 03:48 PM
Well he did it, my son graduated MCT this morning. He is now headed for Camp Lejeune for his MOS school (1161 refrigeration technician). Thanks again for all the support from the Leatherneck family. Semper Fi.
pete
Claire527
10-02-12, 06:35 PM
Congrats to your family and especially your son!