09-05-2008, 15:51
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Hernia question in regards to RIP/SFAS?
Hello gents; I had a question regarding hernias. Mainly, has anyone gone through RIP and/or SFAS with a hernia? I have read and searched, but most of the hernia/LBP questions don't quite answer my question. What sorts of precautions should I take while at RIP or SFAS? Also, does anyone have any tips for those going through selection with back problems (i.e. special rucking tips, etc.)?
If it means anything:
I'm not looking for an excuse not to go; in fact I've made up my mind: at the end of this school year, I know a recruiter who says he can help me go active and get either RIP or SFAS. I'm going to go and I'm either gonna get selected, get a tan beret, or come home in a casket; no middle ground.
My pertinent medical history:
2 compression fractures (L4 and L5)- 6 years ago
1 hernia- 2 weeks ago
Also, about 2 months ago I was doing some yard work and was bent over, and when I went to stand up, I felt and heard a hard pop in my back followed by a paralyzing pain. It went away in about 3 days, so I never got it checked out.
I have never had any surgeries that would affect/aggrivate my back.
I only take Ibuprofen and Acetominophen for my back- no perscription meds.
I PT regularly, and I always warm up/cool down properly. I think what caused this was ruck-running in my desert boots (35 lb ruck) 2.5 miles a day, 2-3 days per week (I know, in retrospect, stupid, stupid idea). My back still hurts and so do other areas (anyone whose ever had one knows exactly what I'm talking about), so now I'm taking it easy- only 1-1.5 miles at a time at a dead slow 8 min/mile pace. It doesn't affect my pushups, but my situps and pullups feel wierd-not painful, just wierd.
If anyone has any advise on this subject, I'd greatly appericate it.
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09-05-2008, 20:16
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Honestly?
I think you have used up too much of yourself already to be successful in SF.
See our advice to other old/broken guys who want to try out.
TR
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09-05-2008, 20:51
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Honestly?
I think you have used up too much of yourself already to be successful in SF.
See our advice to other old/broken guys who want to try out.
TR
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On top of that!! Have you even gone through BAC?!?!?!
I don't see how you could possibly make it through Airborne Training = BAC!!
(See below):
https://www.infantry.army.mil/airborne/airborne/
Take care.
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09-05-2008, 21:41
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DO NOT go through either with a hernia. I am assuming inguinal, you can have an estrangulation that is life threatening. I have had two hernias, one form lifting and the other from an auto accident. Get them repaired and heal completely.
DO NOT go through either with a bad back. You have injuries that are normally associated with several years of SF time. Trying to go through training in either locations can cause permanent injury.
As TR stated, you have used your body already, do not try for another dip in the pond. It could very well become a forever problem.
My 2 cents with both injuries and over 20 years in SF.
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09-08-2008, 12:15
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Really?! I had no idea it was that serious. Even though I didn't have the hernia at the time, I went through Air Assault a month or so back with no problems whatsoever. At my unit I'm sitting in an Airborne slot, and I was really looking forward to going, and I still really want to, but I don't want permanently injuring myself and I especially don't want to put my life at risk over a hernia.
What if the pain goes away and it heals? Or, what if I get the surgery and it works? I'm 21 years old, I still have many years left in me! Thanks so much for your replies; like I said, I expected to get replies telling me to suck it the hell up. I had no idea this was so bad...
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09-08-2008, 13:32
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Originally Posted by Ak68w
What if the pain goes away and it heals? Or, what if I get the surgery and it works? I'm 21 years old, I still have many years left in me! Thanks so much for your replies; like I said, I expected to get replies telling me to suck it the hell up. I had no idea this was so bad...
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A hernia is not going to heal its self. Go to the doc and get it repaired. It's outpatient surgery. Doing BAC with a hernia is not a good idea. Once it's repaired you heal it will be fine.
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