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- July 18th, 2017, 11:20 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
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Re: Introduction - Jeff
Long overdue SITREP - 20170618 Rangers, I just got back from my 6-week post op appointment and my doc said I'm recovering well so far and that I'm right on schedule. I don't need to use crutches anymore and I'm able to now bend my knee to approximately 30 degrees of flexion. I have also been cleared...
- June 12th, 2017, 9:35 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
Roger that Ranger Disinfertention, thank you.Disinfertention wrote: ↑June 11th, 2017, 8:16 pm The physical therapy and recovery period is by far the most important. Don't skip on any of it. Glad the surgery went well.
- June 9th, 2017, 10:28 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
SITREP - 20170609 Rangers, This past Wednesday I had arthroscopic knee surgery. The doc said the surgery went well and that he didn't have to insert any metal pins or screws which is really good. I've been pretty out of it the past couple of days because of pain meds but I just wanted to let you guy...
- May 21st, 2017, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
PT Update - 20170521
Push-ups: 41
Sit-ups: 71
Pull-ups: 11
Still frustrated with my push-ups. My last day of school is this Thursday so I will have more time to focus on improving them.
Push-ups: 41
Sit-ups: 71
Pull-ups: 11
Still frustrated with my push-ups. My last day of school is this Thursday so I will have more time to focus on improving them.
- May 16th, 2017, 3:50 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
SITREP - 20170516 Rangers, I went over my MRI results with my doctor today and he confirmed that I have osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in my right patella. Since I have had this injury for almost two years and it hasn't gotten any better, I will be getting arthroscopic knee surgery on June 7th. My ...
- May 15th, 2017, 4:04 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
- May 7th, 2017, 4:24 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
- May 6th, 2017, 10:24 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
SITREP & PT Update - 20170506: Rangers, I got my MRI on my right knee yesterday at an imaging place. My real doctor wasn't there but they have another doctor there that looks at MRIs, X-Rays, CT Scans, etc. I don't know how qualified this doctor was but he told me I have either osteochondritis d...
- May 5th, 2017, 6:28 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
- May 2nd, 2017, 4:06 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
- April 25th, 2017, 12:05 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
SITREP - 20170425 Rangers, I just finished my appointment with the orthopedic this morning and he wants me to get an MRI done on my right knee. He thinks I have a tight IT band and lateral retinaculum which is pulling my kneecap out of place. The difficult part of his injury is finding the cause of ...
- April 24th, 2017, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
JJ5, Its cool to see your sitreps and that you are still motivated to serve. We all know how recruiters want to talk and get you signed up. Remember what is important to you and what your goals are. If you want a Ranger contract then make that your goal. Everyone will tell you that you need to be 1...
- April 24th, 2017, 4:18 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
- April 17th, 2017, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
Rangers, PT Update 20170417: Push ups: 46 Sit ups: 67 pull ups: 10 I'm only doing light impact cardio right now because of my knee so no run this week. I meet with my doctor again later this week. My knee is improving slightly but it is still pretty bad. I'm going to continue physical therapy. I've ...
- April 9th, 2017, 9:26 am
- Forum: Introductions - Future Soldiers and Other Civilians
- Topic: Introduction - Jeff
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16938
Re: Introduction - Jeff
Jeff, how are you progressing? Never, never quit! Ranger Jim, I conducted a 6-mile road march yesterday and finished in 01:19:07 which I feel good about. I started talking to a recruiter again recently and he wants me to come in to his recruiting office. I told him about my knee issue and that I ha...