I just wanted to stop by and give an update. I received word today that I was medically disqualified for one time "bilateral kidney stone" event in 2005. It was a 2mm stone that was passed after 3 days of intense pain. Since then no problems/recurrences. 3 months ago I had my physician give me the "astronaut physical", LOL, which I passed with flying colors. My physician was surprised my resting pulse rate is 52 beats per minutes. At 44 years of age I am in excellent shape consistenly running and working out for 30 yrs. I had high hopes. But no waivers on this one. Oh well. Time to initiate plan B.
Good Luck to all. And thanks again for having me on your site.
Specializes in Pediatrics: Neuro/Ortho/Trauma, Now ER.
Wow! This worries me as I also had a kidney stone. I had to go in for removal bc it was stuck in my ureter at the entrance into the bladder. I also asked the doctor for some meds for depression. I did not end up taking them and was never seen by a psych doctor so I was never diagnosed as depressed. I am interested in what you find out. Let me know.
Dave
If the doc wrote for meds for depression, there could be a diagnosis in your medical records. I suggest checking with the doctor to see what is in your records.
Depression is sticky, I suggest if you were never formally diagnosed, lacked SI and it was only transient 'blues' that you keep it to yourself. No need to get DQ'd over transient life stressors that bring you down unless they significantly impacted or currently impact you in debilitating ways at different levels of functioning.
I agree, as long as the records don't contain anything with depression. If depression was diagnosed, you can still get a waiver. It's not a huge deal as long as you do your homework, and know what is in your records. You have much better chances of getting a waiver for depression when going into the healthcare side of the military.
If the doc wrote for meds for depression, there could be a diagnosis in your medical records. I suggest checking with the doctor to see what is in your records.
Even then it depends on whether it was a civilian family practice doctor that you saw prior to the military, because otherwise they won't end up knowing about it. I had 'transient blues' at one point over a specific stressor, was given a script for Paxil which I didn't end up taking as my stressor evaporated along with the blues :) Something like that I left out of my service record because I don't suffer from major depression or dysthymia.
But if they find it in your records the repercussions could be pretty bad. Go to military.com and look on there site for discussions on this topic. The thing is maybe they will, maybe they won't find it this year or the next or ever...
I went to the VA hospital and was never formally diagnosed with depression but since it was VA I am sure that they would be able to find out about it. I also went to VA to have the kidney stone removed. I think that being in the health care profession that they could give me a waiver. I am not sure. Well thanks for all of your comments and posts. I wonder how sassysailor is doing with her medical?
Specializes in Pediatrics: Neuro/Ortho/Trauma, Now ER.
You have a good chance of getting a waiver since you are on the healthcare side of things. I got a waiver for depression and vision, both of which were waiverable because I was applying for a healthcare position. Otherwise, it'd be a no go.
That is great news! Have you already shipped off then? I was a bit worried about what I shoul or should not disclose at MEPS. Since I went to VA Hospital for my care I figured that it probably would not be that hard for them to look into my records. Well, thank you again for the vote of confidence.
I didn't have a kidney stone but had a stone in my gallbladder and had my gallbladder removed. I didn't get DQ or need a waiver for that. I did need a waiver for my weight when I went to MEPS. However, I have lost the 10 lbs or so that I needed and MEPS told me to come back on the 9th of Jan so my recruiter may not even submit the waiver and just let me re-weigh in at MEPS then I will be done with that. I finished my last interview which went well so it seems like that is the only thing I am waiting on. I also had some issue with my licensure which lapsed so I had to straighten that out. HOpefully I"m on the home stretch for this Jan board. I'm getting very anxious wanting to get my packet submitted for them to tell me something.
Well, that is great news! I know you have worked hard at getting in. I wish you the best of luck. Your news is reassuring for those of us with health issues. Thanks again for your post!
Try googling the other branches as I believe there is a slight difference in weight requirements for each of them. The Army chart will give you a general idea of the requirements though.
Also, if youre close to your weight range, they will measure your body fat % and if you make that, then your weight doesnt matter (as far as the Army is concerned--other branches, I am not so sure). The body fat percentage is based on your age.
Here are navy's requirements: PRT and height and weight. However, if you are over the weight than you have to get taped (thats what I had to get ) to see if you meet body fat percentage.
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If the doc wrote for meds for depression, there could be a diagnosis in your medical records. I suggest checking with the doctor to see what is in your records.
I agree, as long as the records don't contain anything with depression. If depression was diagnosed, you can still get a waiver. It's not a huge deal as long as you do your homework, and know what is in your records. You have much better chances of getting a waiver for depression when going into the healthcare side of the military.