<p>USNA1985,</p>
<p>Exactly! I believe the candidate either had the condition prior to I-Day (probably waived by the Admissions Board) and it worsened or he had developed the condition since the DODMERB exam.</p>
<p>Good evening everyone. Back to DMeix's earlier question concerning I-Day exams, do Plebes go through another complete exam along with shots, etc? Not worried, just curious as to what to expect.</p>
<p>By the way, got a call today from daughter's BGO. Unfortunately I was unable to speak to him directly. I'll post more on "waiting for waivers" thread.</p>
<p>one of my classmates was turned away at i-day the year before for bad acne...so he reapplied and is now in my class. </p>
<p>as for i-day, we got lots of shots and a quick check over but nothing too in depth. they asked us a few questions and i had to get my eyes retested because i wear glasses and prescriptions filled, but it was not nearly as in depth as the dodmerb.</p>
<p>wvdad- I believe they get another round of bloodwork (hematology, chemestry, type and screen, coags, etc)- urinalysis, eye test, height/weight, and cursury physical- quick dental (?) - they do get vacinnated with anything that is outstanding on their medical report- (good to get caught up with as many as possible prior to reporting if you can, including mennigococcal vaccination which is now required for most colleges)- </p>
<p>best of luck with the BGO tomorrow- sending a prayer your way for some good.....no, make that GREAT news!!!</p>
<p>For most, it is a basic medical screening...nothing too much</p>
<p>acuity, color blindness, height/weight, drawn blood</p>
<p>in the Permit to Report package there is a list of immunizations that must be up-to-date. So if you or your son/daughter does not meet the immunization requirements and/or dosage requirements, then you must get the shots. If you do not get them, then on I-Day you do! Between having blood drawn and the possibility of more shots, I would encourage getting the pricks before I-Day. You or your mid-to-be, does not want to have fatigued arms when they have to carry the sea bag.</p>
<p>If there are any questioning medical problems (like I had, abnormal heart beat) then you get to do more medical tests! Yay!</p>
<p>Otherwise it is time to shave the head or get your hair shortened and get gear issue.</p>
<p>navy2010, the urinalysis is not given during the I-Day processing...it is given another time, but I will let you "experience" it (unless someone else ruins it). No dental, that is done during the summer.</p>
<p>Thanks Navy2010! I'm working tonight and it's going to be a long one! Just hope the BGO is in the office early tomorrow! </p>
<p>I am certain all prayers from this site have had a definite impact. You folks are the greatest!</p>
<p>Go Navy! (I hope!)</p>
<p>Good info jadler03, much appreciated. So your recommendation is to go ahead and get as much pre-immunizing done as possible? Good to know they will give you an advance list of required shots.</p>
<p>jadler03:
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the urinalysis is not given during the I-Day processing...it is given another time, but I will let you "experience" it (unless someone else ruins it).
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<p>nah, you can't leaving us hanging like this!!! Come on now- spill the beans----promise I won't breathe a word of it to the torpedo!!!! ;)</p>
<p>Can I purposely not get the shots (they are expensive) and risk having troubled arms for one day? I mean, I wouldn't mind.</p>
<p>I want just one straight answer about this (because I've read about it before, but I didn't quite get it): wisdom teeth. Dentist says to wait until I'm 21/22 to be sure if they have to be removed. He also says not to remove until they bother me. They tore up my father's face pulling his wisdom teeth (because they were actually ATTACHED to his other teeth, and they bruised up his face pulling so much)...found out that he didn't need them pulled at all. My mother never had wisdom teeth. I only have three.</p>
<p>Dictatoranna, if you waited, you would have to use military medicine. A guy I knew who got his wisdom teeth pulled by them experienced infection.</p>
<p>To be honest, I don't know about the shots...wait until you get the forms...I suppose you can wait, but like I said, read the forms.
Wisdom teeth DO NOT have to be removed beforehand, USNA can take care of that.</p>
<p>Dictatoranna: Wisdom teeth have been an interesting topic on our KP board - check out archives. No need to rush.
Regarding shots, depending on your health insurance, many, but not all, are covered. If they are covered, get them; if not, get military shots - the price is right. For instance, the meningitis shot runs about $120 & is rarely paid by insurance. Get it on the government.</p>
<p>Yeah. Just hope like hell the corpsman doesn't slip with that damned injector gun like they did to the poor sap two guys in front of me.</p>
<p>OUCH!</p>
<p>On the wisdom teeth, my daughter is having all four removed 11-April. From "words of wisdom" she received during SS and CVW many suggested getting the work out of the way prior to military service.</p>
<p>But, in her case, with past braces/retainers, her wisdom teeth would begin "crowding" anyway, so we have alterior motives as well.</p>
<p>I had all four of mine ripped out between NAPS and I-Day. I'd recommend getting it done by someone you know.</p>
<p>I lived it for ten years, folks. Sure it's free, but in socialized medicine you often get exactly what you paid for...</p>
<p>Ow! Do find an experienced, private oral surgeon for teeth! And you might take a note at the medical papers you sign which specifally say that wisdom teeth are your responsibility, not the feds. It becomes an issue when you go to sea as they don't want you having tooth issues while away. DDS at KP checks teeth carefully before seatime.</p>
<p>wvdad...our daughter is set for 7am April 10th...the first day of her Easter break for wisdom teeth removal...</p>
<p>what NASS did your daughter attend?
We were NASS #2 Charlie 4-2</p>
<p>What may happen on IDay if my vision acuity is less than 20/40? I am concerned that my vision will have decreased between the date of my DODMERB exam and the IDay exam and they will send me home. I ask this because the doctor at the DODMERB exam remarked that my vision was right around 20/40. I also know that my vision, at least in my right eye, has been worsening each year. Also, is there anyone in the class of 2010 that can explain the IDay medical process? Do they do a BP and pulse check? I did not need waivers for any of the previously mentioned conditions, but did have to do remedial workups for high BP. Thanks.</p>
<p>I would not worry so much about the vision.</p>
<p>What I would be more concerned about is the BP. And so I have to ask. What is causing your pressure (diastolic) to be so high? At your age, should be much lower than what you have been posting!</p>
<p>My BP is fine at home, honestly. I consistantly have readings 120/80 or below. Some are even 90/60s. However, at the doctor's office, my BP elevates. I know it is purely white coat hypertension, but I also know that it doesn't mean that the academy will excuse it.</p>