Hey all.. just purchased my first pair of soft bed Arizona’s, I had originally ordered a size 43, as I wear a Men’s US 10, and a 9.5 in dress shoes. My feet felt like they were swimming in the 43’s, so I exchanged them for a size 42. I think they look good, but notice when I walk, my toes have a tendency to bump into the tip of the shoe. What do yall think?
Is it disrespectful to CC my rating Detailer Master Chief, when emailing the First class e5 and below Detailer regarding a question or issue? I just want to make sure my concerns are heard and addressed, but don’t want to step on the First class’ toes, or make a mountain out of a molehill.
Can any engineers (EM) attest to quality of life on amphibs? LPD, LHDs etc. I’ve already done a tour on a DDG and will not do a small boy again, EE division is too small, with too much work to be done; on top of being lumped in with the rest of the ENG department and having to stand the engine room watches. I would prefer a ship with more than one First class billeted to the division as well. I have a carrier based NEC and am not opposed to a CVN either, but I’m interested in seeing a an amphib is a solid middle ground.
Hey all, I’m a 25 y/o male who was diagnosed with a herniated disc at L5-S1 in early January 2026, after being hospitalized after waking up the morning after a gym session. I had “thrown my back out” 2 or 3 times prior to the major event, but thought it was just a strained muscle or something.. woke up after the last occurrence and couldn’t stand up straight or walk properly, the rest is self explanatory.. an MRI was conducted etc. February 2026 I began physical therapy, which I have since completed my prescribed 16 visits of, and am now on my own to continue my recovery. I have made noticeable improvements, and have only had 1 “major flare up” that happened about a month into my PT.
But I feel like my healing progress has plateaued, I notice my back gets tired after walking for around 30-45 mins, and gets sore by mid-day after work. I continue doing my PT stretches daily, and walk/bike at the gym every evening. When should my back feel like it’s back to normal? It’s been 4 months already.. most days I feel pretty good, but when I wake up and have a bad back day once or twice a week I get frustrated and feel like I should be better by now. I miss weightlifting and have tried to get back to it a couple times recently, but feel like my back isnt ready and that I should just keep taking it easy with my cardio and stretches.
When did you guys start noticing your disc getting closer to 100% again? I keep reading that the general consensus is about a year?