Hey,
So this is more of a sharing my thoughts post because I need it. It wasn't an easy day.
So basically I had my medical exam as well as my interview today. The interview was easy enough. It was mostly if you're a decent human being and if you're the type who gets drunk or if you're someone that the CAF wants representing them. I was surprised there where no tough questions and it went smoothly. Went over the pay and everything made sure the whole process is clear
Then I had a break, and it was....THE Medical
So apparently, I have more problems then what I know of. I thought I just had allergies which was my worry...now yes it's my BIGGEST worry because even if the allergy is of a food not so common (lentils), I understand their concern.
So he asked if I wanted to proceed, basically, I'll have to do a food challenge test. What that means is, for the first time in maybe 20 years (yeah it was before I can remember) I have to try lentils if I die...I won't be accepted. OK, an exaggeration...I will be watched closely and have a medical team make sure I don't die. I have other allergies but of unknown or no severity.
That is already a hurdle in and of itself....but then I learned that I have 4 other things to worry about:
-Flat foot
-Scoliosis (never knew I had that)
-narrowed base of the esophagus
-suicidal thoughts in the past. (family related)
-Plus the 2 normal tests for aircrew. My vision apparently being not great when my doctor not to long ago said it was perfectly fine when I went to see him because I saw less good.
So basically, after all of this...and my ASC coming up. I have the choice to continue or withdraw. What do I chose? continue.
Is it me who is crazy? I feel like the worst that comes out of it is that I'm formally refused and I know what issues I have, and can work on them to improve quality of life in the future. I feel it gives me an excuse to make sure I see those doctors for things I didn't have.
Or maybe I'm crazy.... but yeah wanted to share that didn't know where to do it.
So this is more of a sharing my thoughts post because I need it. It wasn't an easy day.
So basically I had my medical exam as well as my interview today. The interview was easy enough. It was mostly if you're a decent human being and if you're the type who gets drunk or if you're someone that the CAF wants representing them. I was surprised there where no tough questions and it went smoothly. Went over the pay and everything made sure the whole process is clear
Then I had a break, and it was....THE Medical
So apparently, I have more problems then what I know of. I thought I just had allergies which was my worry...now yes it's my BIGGEST worry because even if the allergy is of a food not so common (lentils), I understand their concern.
So he asked if I wanted to proceed, basically, I'll have to do a food challenge test. What that means is, for the first time in maybe 20 years (yeah it was before I can remember) I have to try lentils if I die...I won't be accepted. OK, an exaggeration...I will be watched closely and have a medical team make sure I don't die. I have other allergies but of unknown or no severity.
That is already a hurdle in and of itself....but then I learned that I have 4 other things to worry about:
-Flat foot
-Scoliosis (never knew I had that)
-narrowed base of the esophagus
-suicidal thoughts in the past. (family related)
-Plus the 2 normal tests for aircrew. My vision apparently being not great when my doctor not to long ago said it was perfectly fine when I went to see him because I saw less good.
So basically, after all of this...and my ASC coming up. I have the choice to continue or withdraw. What do I chose? continue.
Is it me who is crazy? I feel like the worst that comes out of it is that I'm formally refused and I know what issues I have, and can work on them to improve quality of life in the future. I feel it gives me an excuse to make sure I see those doctors for things I didn't have.
Or maybe I'm crazy.... but yeah wanted to share that didn't know where to do it.
It was more just, I don't know, me wanting an outlet of my day. I just didn't feel the thread was for that and I have no real question to be answer and don't want to clog up the thread for a non question.
