Surgery on legs = Forget the Royal Marines?

[WestSide-Dawg]

Hi, been having a few thoughts.

If i have surgery on my legs/ knees will the Marines refuse me?

Cheers

[dalo]

I wouldnt worry about it unless its a long term thing mate, My friends brother has got a metal pin in his knee and he is a ML. As always though it is better to consult your AFCO.

[Louis]

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[bird]

I have to have an op on my knee to sort out my cartilage and i spoke to the AFCO and they said it would bar me for a year.

Phone your AFCO they will tell you.

Hope this helps, Cheers Bird.

[WestSide-Dawg]

Thanks guys, appreciated!

[sneaky beaky]

I've had surgery on both ankles and both knees, - should I forget the Royal Marines?

Trouble is, I can't forget the Royal Marines because they had me for 23 years and it is difficult to forget that.

I might add - that the surgery I had, was a direct result of 23 years with the RM.

You younger guys, thinking about joining, might just ponder on that, although, I think things have changed a bit from my day - or at least I hope they have!!

Sneaky

[james_m]

Do you ever regret joining?

-- One liner thing --

[sneaky beaky]

james_m
A one line answer is NO! For a lot of various reasons.
But it is worth thinking - that some of the things you are required to do in the Royal Marines - (Or the Paras/SAS), may well not be beneficial in later life!!
Sneaky

[Artist]

Unless you like Orthopaedic Hospital Wards Sneaky!

The most common injuries in the Corp are Knee, Leg and back injuries. Not surprising considering what Royal does for a living.

Also the past does come back to haunt you if you have had an active career within the Corp. Sneaky being a prime case with his knee problems.

In fact quite a few of us "Old and Bold" are in the same boat as Sneaky. Bits keep dropping off or stop working as they should!!!

Artist