My son has Accepted his appointment. My concern is he recently has weight loss meds prescribed by a doctor that to me are questionable. I am certainly not a doctor, I’m just a nervous dad. I’m not sure what he is taking and I’m sure I couldn’t spell them anyway. I know he takes one called phentermine, hcg and sermoraline. Is he allowed to continue to take this if they are prescribed? Also, if so, should he tapper off them or will they provide them for him if they determine he needs them. I’m trying to get some sound advice to properly guide him. Thank you in advance.
Weight loss program.
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If your son was recently prescribed medication (after being medically qualified), he is required to report the (new) diagnosis and medication to DoDMERB/USMA. This could result in a medical disqualification. Unfortunately, I think medical changes, especially if they result in a DQ so close to R Day are worthy of concern. Whether he will be able to take a medication at USMA will be up to WP's physicians, not his civilian doctor.
My opinion:
Take a close look at that doctor. If he passed the medical and is within weight standards, why would a doctor put him on a weight loss program that requires prescription drugs?
Even if he needs/wants to lose some weight before R Day, he has plenty of time to do it with a healthy diet and exercise.
Take a close look at that doctor. If he passed the medical and is within weight standards, why would a doctor put him on a weight loss program that requires prescription drugs?
Even if he needs/wants to lose some weight before R Day, he has plenty of time to do it with a healthy diet and exercise.
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Piling on - his medical history has now changed, presumably with a diagnosis and prescription Rx.
He should call his assigned DoDMERB technician, report details, be prepared to provide documentation, be proactive. It is now getting to be late in the game.
Assigned DoDMERB tech can be found on left-menu of DoDMERB home page in Contacts.
He should call his assigned DoDMERB technician, report details, be prepared to provide documentation, be proactive. It is now getting to be late in the game.
Assigned DoDMERB tech can be found on left-menu of DoDMERB home page in Contacts.
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Are you sure it was a physician (MD or DO) that prescribed the weight loss cocktail? Consider taking him to a board certified Pediatrician, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine physician for confirmation of the diagnosis that led to these prescriptions. Or, did he get the prescriptions online or via telehealth? You shouldn't answer either of these questions here.... He should also take the actions indicated by the previous posters indicating DoDMERB should be updated.
He is 5’9” 240. He was at 18%bf at DoDMERBs. He broke his leg and in Jan and just cleared and got his medical wavier. He is currently 25% bf. Super strict diet and now he can start hitting legs again and cardio. He was looking for some help but I got involved. He has not started new meds and was going to wait and speak to his poc. I just couldn’t wait. I know helicopter dad, just don’t trust what his doc said.
I am going to take a different approach, again just my opinion:
- If he was diagnosed with a medical condition requiring weight loss medication, I would report it to DoDMERB.
- If he simply went to the doctor because he wanted advice on how to lose the weight he put on while injured, and medication is a suggestion/option rather than a requirement, I would not open a can of worms by reporting it to DoDMERB. Train hard, eat healthy, and do not take medication.
