Slippy13
Prospective - C/O 2029
- Joined
- May 1, 2023
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- 54
Hey all,
I unfortunately have a lot of past medical history. I understand that you can file for a waiver when in the admissions process, however, my circumstances are pretty rough.
I’ve had quite a bit of medical history over the past 4-5 or so years. In the 2019-2020 ice hockey season I received a mild-moderate concussion and high sprained ankle. The following year (2021) I re-sprained my ankle and went to physical therapy for it. In 2022 I received a small concussion (I was able to make it through school after a day and a half). And this year, due to running, I have plantar fasciitis in my left leg (which thankfully is being “fixed” right now), and we are trying to keep it off of my medical record.
I’ve also had some mental health history. I was diagnosed with depression in November 2020, was on medications until around late April of this year, and I still see a therapist every two weeks for a check-in. I am classified as stable, but because school was a previous stressful environment, my medical team and I are just making sure I’m good. My medical issues are a huge obstacle, but going into the Air Force and serving has always been a dream of mine, ever since I can remember.
I’ve heard from friends that have gotten their medical waivers held for weeks just because of a small thing, too. I don’t want to be delayed that long, in case I miss something important because of my medical waivers. If anyone has any advice on how to maneuver around with my medical records or just sharing a personal experience, that’d be great. Thank you!
*Lots of “I’ve” in that passage, sorry!
I unfortunately have a lot of past medical history. I understand that you can file for a waiver when in the admissions process, however, my circumstances are pretty rough.
I’ve had quite a bit of medical history over the past 4-5 or so years. In the 2019-2020 ice hockey season I received a mild-moderate concussion and high sprained ankle. The following year (2021) I re-sprained my ankle and went to physical therapy for it. In 2022 I received a small concussion (I was able to make it through school after a day and a half). And this year, due to running, I have plantar fasciitis in my left leg (which thankfully is being “fixed” right now), and we are trying to keep it off of my medical record.
I’ve also had some mental health history. I was diagnosed with depression in November 2020, was on medications until around late April of this year, and I still see a therapist every two weeks for a check-in. I am classified as stable, but because school was a previous stressful environment, my medical team and I are just making sure I’m good. My medical issues are a huge obstacle, but going into the Air Force and serving has always been a dream of mine, ever since I can remember.
I’ve heard from friends that have gotten their medical waivers held for weeks just because of a small thing, too. I don’t want to be delayed that long, in case I miss something important because of my medical waivers. If anyone has any advice on how to maneuver around with my medical records or just sharing a personal experience, that’d be great. Thank you!
*Lots of “I’ve” in that passage, sorry!