r/USMC • u/illforgetlater • 1d ago

Mct injury advice

So basically I got done with boot camp not too long ago, long story short I did something to my knee. Shit hurt all cycle, it’s hard to fully extend and squat on. Got to mct two weeks ago said nothing about the pain, ended up being put in mat due to there being not enough space in the female platoon. I never got checked out for it in boot because I feared staying. I got picked back up today and now I’m wondering whether or not I say something to medical tomorrow. I mainly don’t wanna get stuck in Lima, would love another two weeks in mat to recover but idk if I can swing that. Also don’t know if I should just push through. Any input is appreciated

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u/AntaresHashimoto Active 1d ago

Get it checked out as soon as possible.

Even if they don't have the resources or the care to fix you completely, you need the documentation.

Be persistent, be annoying until you feel like you got the proper care.

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u/AntaresHashimoto Active 1d ago

So many of us left boot camp with moderate injuries and proceeded to thug it out until it became permanently fucked up.

Even if your knee recovers, you're putting extra pressure on your other joints to take up the slack. You will wear out everything else to compensate. Trust me I know.