Posted on Feb 29, 2020
PFC Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer
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I currently have a 10 day no-pt profile because I had a biopsy on 27FEB. It was a small incision in my throat has fully healed, but now I have a profile for 10 days of no PT. I need to take an APFT to leave Fort Gordon but I cant just sit around for 10 days and expect to do well on my test. My throat has fully healed and I have had no bleeding, nausea complications, etc... The 10 days seems like some kind of default that is not appropriate for my situation. Is there any way I can at least start working out again without getting in trouble?
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SPC Joshua Ulch
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You’d be surprised how a 10 day break will do for you. Profiles are for a reason, better take advantage of it before something like a blood clot or infected incision holds you back further.
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SSG Intelligence Sergeant
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Are you in AIT? If so, you may be held for a little while longer. The main thing that you need to focus on is your health and getting back to where you were. Although that seems easier said than done, you do not want to get worse than you already are. Make sure your profile is signed by your CDR, get rest, and focus on building yourself back up.
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CPT Cnoic
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Your blood pressure increases during exercise. This can cause the healing vessels to potentially rupture. That is why you are on a no PT profile. The provider issues the profile for a legitimate reason. You’ll be able to PT soon enough.
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SFC John Martin
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Was out of action for months with MH problems... technically not allowed to do PT. anyway, workout out on Wi Fit. Was worried about getting back to Normal pt. smashed it no problems: sometimes something simple, in the privacy of your own space can make the world of difference
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MAJ Byron Oyler
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For learning purposes, a commander can ignore a profile. Highly recommended against and if I they do, I think they are fools but for your knowledge bank, they can. You are what four days into it? Wait until next Monday and you are good to go.
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What did they actually biopsy? Just because the incision in the skin is healed, doesn't mean that there isn't risk of complications from the underlying structures. There likely is very good reason that they put you on a 10-day profile, even if it may seem excessive to you. There are many people out there that have seriously hurt themselves because they thought they knew better than a trained medical professional. Follow your profile, 10 days of rest isn't enough time to decondition you, and 10 days of exercise isn't enough to significantly raise your APFT score.
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SGT Trip Heaverly
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Ummmmm.... Work out at home? You don’t need someone calling cadence for you to do some pushups or sit-ups. Go for a run in the evening, and enjoy the fact that you get to sleep in for 10 days with no PT!!
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