A quick rundown. I'm not awaiting MEB right now, but I think I'll end up there. I've got some great info on this site so far, but now it's getting pretty real so I figured I'd register and post. I'm a little worried about what I have to look forward to. Please see my timeline below..
About me... I will Hit 16 years active duty this August. I've been a Chief for 8 of those years.
14 Sep 12 injured on deployment ( took a Y-gate to the face on the end of a 2 1/2" fire hose.)
Spent several weeks on board the ship being treated by doc with no success until he was able to determine I had a TBI / Post concussive syndrome. Unfortunately it was hard to get me off anywhere.
4 Nov 12 saw a Neuro in Oki put me on some meds, sent back to ship on deployment.
30 Nov 12 returned to Neuro and placed LIMDU and flown back to home port Sasebo to await orders.
While in Sasebo the docs did not want anything to do with treating me and only said I couldn't be treated in Japan.
1 Feb 13 Recieved orders to PCS to Walter Reed Bethesda for treatment and LIMDU.
Yes, it took that long for me to get orders. Very frustrating since no one would treat me.
14 Feb 13 PCSd to Walter Reed.
Took weeks of going back and forth with TRICARE before I could even set a primary car appointment to get the referrals I need for treatment.
19 Mar 13 First actual appointment at brain injury clinic. No real docs, but just getting the ball rolling.
So, I know my 1st LIMDU is over in May so I have yo get a review done in April. I won't have even seen a Neuro doc here by that time. I've got tons of referrals now, but zero actual treatment has started and my first LIMDU is already done. I've already been told I'll need a surgery also. I meet with the docs at the warrior clinic next week. They will be taking over my case.
So, I've been a retard for 7 months now. Crazy issues from my TBI. Really haven't been able to function in any real capacity. Thank god my wife has been there to help.
So, what do I really have to look forward to? I'm sure ill get the second LIMDU since I haven't even really been evaluated here yet. But other then that, it seems like a long scary road. Please give it to me straight.
---thanks for fixing the title for me ranger supermod---
About me... I will Hit 16 years active duty this August. I've been a Chief for 8 of those years.
14 Sep 12 injured on deployment ( took a Y-gate to the face on the end of a 2 1/2" fire hose.)
Spent several weeks on board the ship being treated by doc with no success until he was able to determine I had a TBI / Post concussive syndrome. Unfortunately it was hard to get me off anywhere.
4 Nov 12 saw a Neuro in Oki put me on some meds, sent back to ship on deployment.
30 Nov 12 returned to Neuro and placed LIMDU and flown back to home port Sasebo to await orders.
While in Sasebo the docs did not want anything to do with treating me and only said I couldn't be treated in Japan.
1 Feb 13 Recieved orders to PCS to Walter Reed Bethesda for treatment and LIMDU.
Yes, it took that long for me to get orders. Very frustrating since no one would treat me.
14 Feb 13 PCSd to Walter Reed.
Took weeks of going back and forth with TRICARE before I could even set a primary car appointment to get the referrals I need for treatment.
19 Mar 13 First actual appointment at brain injury clinic. No real docs, but just getting the ball rolling.
So, I know my 1st LIMDU is over in May so I have yo get a review done in April. I won't have even seen a Neuro doc here by that time. I've got tons of referrals now, but zero actual treatment has started and my first LIMDU is already done. I've already been told I'll need a surgery also. I meet with the docs at the warrior clinic next week. They will be taking over my case.
So, I've been a retard for 7 months now. Crazy issues from my TBI. Really haven't been able to function in any real capacity. Thank god my wife has been there to help.
So, what do I really have to look forward to? I'm sure ill get the second LIMDU since I haven't even really been evaluated here yet. But other then that, it seems like a long scary road. Please give it to me straight.
---thanks for fixing the title for me ranger supermod---