limdu is my choiceSorry I've been so inactive, I really don't have the ability to get on the internet to contribute much at the present moment. I'll get back to it eventually, but it seems that eventually is further and further away. My orthopedic specialist gave me a choice. Either take a medical separation (discharge) or go for a six month limited duty after which I would be reevaluated and sent to training or discharge after that. It took me a few days to decide, but I eventually went with the limited duty option. The doctor said I am not a good candidate for surgery, he said PCL reconstruction surgery is only 50% effective under the best circumstances and I should get physical therapy for a...

limdu is my choiceSorry I've been so inactive, I really don't have the ability to get on the internet to contribute much at the present moment. I'll get back to it eventually, but it seems that eventually is further and further away. My orthopedic specialist gave me a choice. Either take a medical separation (discharge) or go for a six month limited duty after which I would be reevaluated and sent to training or discharge after that. It took me a few days to decide, but I eventually went with the limited duty option. The doctor said I am not a good candidate for surgery, he said PCL reconstruction surgery is only 50% effective under the best circumstances and I should get physical therapy for at least a year before attempting surgery. Limited duty means I'll probably be placed on a permanent working party somewhere in the 52 area of base, something clerical in all likelihood, for six months. It really sucks that I'm being put on hold for so long, but what else can I do? I could have taken the separation, been discharged, and picked back up with my civilian life, but I decided against it. I decided to put my best foot forward with the Marine Corps, I have to try to give it my best.My conscience will not be placated so easily and quitting now would probably haunt me for the rest of my life. I know there is a chance I will be deemed unfit to train after the limited duty is up, and there is also a chance I'll break again during training, but if that happens I'll be able to take a separation knowing I did my best. Plus this way I know I have six months physical therapy coming my way for free. I'm optimistic about my ability to recover and get back to training.

I did some inking this past week and I'm actually seeing some artistic improvement. I wish I could show it off. Maybe I will one day. On another note I bought the Steampunk Bible yesterday. I love it, it will be an excellent way to introduce those who question me when I say I'm into steampunk and other geeky things like that. Now time to rock out Rammstein!