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Phase 1 tommorrow with injury.

Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 12:11 pm
by agapito
I start phase one tomorrow, but i've got an ligament injury, im going to show up for training but no idea how it's going to work out for me, would love to hear some words of inspiration.

Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 1:53 pm
by Stinky
First few days will mainly be full of talking and collecting your kit.

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Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 2:27 pm
by agapito
I know but ligament injury take a while to heal but i bin resting for 3 weeks and when i get physical for about 10 mins it hurts.

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Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 2:32 pm
by mfat_man
agapito wrote:I know but ligament injury take a while to heal but i bin resting for 3 weeks and when i get physical for about 10 mins it hurts.
Which ligament - ankle?

If it's a bad injury then stay off it completely.

Use some ice to keep any swelling down and get some medical advice!

You will cause permanent damage if not careful....

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Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 2:39 pm
by agapito
I think it's a knee injury because it hurt's at the back of my right leg where the muscles are, it doesnt hurt now because i've rested for around 3 weeks but i wonder how it will work out if i go and get to about week 2...will they give me physio or will i have to wait a next 5-6 months to join? if thats the case i would be very p*ssed, quit a good job and bin having problems with the missus cause of the army.

Posted: Sun 17 Aug, 2008 8:46 pm
by Alfa
What will happen is, when you have your medical you won't be passed by the doctors and you will be signed off as UFAS (Unfit For Army Service) then you'll have to wait round for a few weeks to be discharged.

If you fail your initial medical there's not much going for you as you're not allowed to start training and they don't usually send people into a remedial platoon that early in training.

What you should have done is got in touch with your AFCO before you started and had them push your joining date back, as it is you'll probably have to wait at least 6 months after you're discharged until you can re-join.

Unfortunately words of inspiration can't help with injury's.

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Posted: Sat 23 Aug, 2008 2:26 pm
by agapito
Hello then guys, just writing to say still injured but soldiering it out and cracking on, erm i didnt get discharged even though i thought i would of i went to "sick"(the med centre) and got some physiotherapy which made my leg feel abit better im on my second week on monday and i've got a 3 mile run hoping to crack on with that aswel.

Note: I was thinking of joining the 7RHA PARA Reg after passing out but my heart is kinda telling to to f**k the army and go for the marines.

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Posted: Sat 23 Aug, 2008 2:48 pm
by agapito
And there is always one, im not bothered which way i put it, i was gunna join the regular para's but i wanted to do a little bit more than just regular infantry.

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Posted: Sun 24 Aug, 2008 12:27 am
by Alfa
agapito wrote:Hello then guys, just writing to say still injured but soldiering it out and cracking on, erm i didnt get discharged even though i thought i would of
You lucky bastard!

Posted: Sun 24 Aug, 2008 12:51 am
by Stinky
agapito, which platoon are you?

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Posted: Sun 24 Aug, 2008 6:40 pm
by agapito
108 Squadron

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Posted: Sat 27 Sep, 2008 2:50 pm
by agapito
I'm proud to say i'm in week 7 weeks now.

Posted: Sat 27 Sep, 2008 4:29 pm
by Wholley
Spelling has not improved though.