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My son’s BMI is 17.8. My son has always been thin. I’m built that way and so are his siblings.
He runs Track and XC so that doesn’t help his ability to gain weight.
He had his DODMERB physical a few weeks ago and just received an email today saying we have to go to our family doctor to have a form filled out to attest that he has always been thin and it’s not due to an illness.
Will this be looked upon in a negative manner?

Thank you.
 
The tail end of your sentence is your answer: "... we have to go to our family doctor to have a form filled out to attest that he has always been thin and it’s not due to an illness." When someone is on either end of the spectrum, we just want to make sure what "may" be considered abnormal, is in fact, "normal" for them. EXAMPLE: Heart murmurs are abnormal, but after looking at a particular individual, that murmur might be harmless and be "normal," for them. :wiggle:
 
You can’t be too rich or too thin.

My father enlisted in the Navy at age 17 in WWII. The only reason his mother signed papers is because she thought he was too thin and the Navy wouldn’t take him. He was 6’2” and 137 lbs. They took him. He had to have his dress blues specially tailored
 
MullenLE said:
The tail end of your sentence is your answer: "... we have to go to our family doctor to have a form filled out to attest that he has always been thin and it’s not due to an illness." When someone is on either end of the spectrum, we just want to make sure what "may" be considered abnormal, is in fact, "normal" for them. EXAMPLE: Heart murmurs are abnormal, but after looking at a particular individual, that murmur might be harmless and be "normal," for them. :wiggle:
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Thank you for your answer. I was always underweight and almost didn’t make weight the day I left for boot camp. It’s hereditary and our doctor will attest to his pattern of weight.
 
NJROTC-CC said:
You can’t be too rich or too thin.

My father enlisted in the Navy at age 17 in WWII. The only reason his mother signed papers is because she thought he was too thin and the Navy wouldn’t take him. He was 6’2” and 137 lbs. They took him. He had to have his dress blues specially tailored
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That was me as well. The day I left for boot camp I almost didn’t make weight. My recruiters fed me HUGE meals all day in MEPS and had me strategically place small weights in my undergarments 😂
 
FormerCTR said:
My son’s BMI is 17.8. My son has always been thin. I’m built that way and so are his siblings.
He runs Track and XC so that doesn’t help his ability to gain weight.
He had his DODMERB physical a few weeks ago and just received an email today saying we have to go to our family doctor to have a form filled out to attest that he has always been thin and it’s not due to an illness.
Will this be looked upon in a negative manner?

Thank you.
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My DS is in the same boat. (USMA) Abnormal BMI. He is 73" and 130 lbs. He has always been tall and slim. His doctor will have to verify this as well.
 
FormerCTR said:
My son’s BMI is 17.8. My son has always been thin. I’m built that way and so are his siblings.
He runs Track and XC so that doesn’t help his ability to gain weight.
He had his DODMERB physical a few weeks ago and just received an email today saying we have to go to our family doctor to have a form filled out to attest that he has always been thin and it’s not due to an illness.
Will this be looked upon in a negative manner?

Thank you.
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My own DS is not as thin as his grandpa (who I mentioned above) but also runs cross country. Some of the boys on the cross country team - - and the most competitive ones I might add - - look like they just got out of a concentration camp. But they are completely healthy. I don’t think your situation is that unusual and should not be a problem once you provide the proper documentation from his family doctor.
 
It is similar on both sides of the scale. My DS is 6’ and 218 lbs and has always been a big kid. He had to get a Doctor to take measurements in order to figure out he has a body fat content of 17% (acceptable for any service).
Anyone outside of the “table weight” has to jump through some hoops. It’s all part of the process, and will continue to be the case as long as they continue to serve.
 
NJROTC-CC said:
My own DS is not as thin as his grandpa (who I mentioned above) but also runs cross country. Some of the boys on the cross country team - - and the most competitive ones I might add - - look like they just got out of a concentration camp. But they are completely healthy. I don’t think your situation is that unusual and should not be a problem once you provide the proper documentation from his family doctor.
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we are in the same boat, low bmi DS has always been lean plus his sport requires him to keep a lean weight. What is the best way to clear the remedial for low bmi. we have sent several doctors reports and we still get the same remedial request.
 
For all you skinny young guys, don't worry too much: middle age has a way of bringing you up to weight gradually. (Of course there are exceptions: my 79 year old father weighs less than he did in high school. Maybe credit his 60+ years of smoking for that one.)
 
StPaulDad said:
For all you skinny young guys, don't worry too much: middle age has a way of bringing you up to weight gradually. (Of course there are exceptions: my 79 year old father weighs less than he did in high school. Maybe credit his 60+ years of smoking for that one.)
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My husband agrees, lol. Our son is still struggling to gain weight. He’s in ROTC in college and has to put on 10lbs by the 31st. Milkshakes, burgers, fries, pasta and more pasta and weight gainer shakes are just some of what he’s eating these days.
He isn’t far from where he needs to be.
 
FormerCTR said:
My husband agrees, lol. Our son is still struggling to gain weight. He’s in ROTC in college and has to put on 10lbs by the 31st. Milkshakes, burgers, fries, pasta and more pasta and weight gainer shakes are just some of what he’s eating these days.
He isn’t far from where he needs to be.
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A LOT of Banana, Fruit, Ice Cream “Smoothies” adding Whey Protein, Rolled Oats …. Etc etc etc
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Dr. Strange Love said:
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A LOT of Banana, Fruit, Ice Cream “Smoothies” adding Whey Protein, Rolled Oats …. Etc etc et
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Dr. Strange Love said:
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A LOT of Banana, Fruit, Ice Cream “Smoothies” adding Whey Protein, Rolled Oats …. Etc etc etc
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DS needs to keep his weight where it is for his sports, if he moves up in weight he will be placed in a different class weight that would hurt the team and himself for competitions
 
FormerCTR said:
My husband agrees, lol. Our son is still struggling to gain weight. He’s in ROTC in college and has to put on 10lbs by the 31st. Milkshakes, burgers, fries, pasta and more pasta and weight gainer shakes are just some of what he’s eating these days.
He isn’t far from where he needs to be.
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he can put the weight but needs to keep it off for the school team
 
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