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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 ...

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.

Roger that Ranger Disinfertention, thank you.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Jim wrote: May 14th, 2017, 11:01 am Jeff, let us know how your visit to your physician on 16 May goes. Never, never quit!

Roger that Ranger Jim, will do.

IntelToad wrote: May 7th, 2017, 12:38 pm That sucks, but listen to your doctors and don't push it to the point where you permanently damage your knee. You have plenty of time to rehab.

Roger Ranger IntelToad, I'll be smart about this and make sure I fully recover.

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 ...

xray wrote: April 25th, 2017, 12:38 pm Your young and have time to heal. some of these guys will tell you how good they all feel now because they didn't take the time to heal!!!!!

Roger Ranger xray, I will make sure I am fully healed before enlisting.

Jim wrote: May 2nd, 2017, 9:43 am Jeff, Please continue to update us on your progress / healing. Never, never quit!

Roger Ranger Jim,

I have an MRI on my right knee scheduled this coming Friday, May 5th. I hope everything goes well. I will post a PT update this weekend also.

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 ...

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 ...

Jim wrote: April 24th, 2017, 12:13 pm Jeff, please continue to heal and keep us updated on your enlistment process. Never, never quit!

Roger, Ranger Jim.

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 ...

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 ...