<p>My son is having his wisdom teeth cut out tomorrow. We didn’t even think they were an issue but had them checked last week according to the advice received at orientation. 3 of the four were impacted and growing in sideways. I’m sure they would have erupted into a problem during a crucial training period. I know that recovery will be more comfortable here at home than with any TLC the academy would have to offer plus he won’t be sent back for medical or miss any opportunities. We get his immunization record and vaccines updated next week. The clock is ticking. … … … … Is anyone else going out to CS alittle early to adjust to the altitude? We are 67 ft above sea level here in FL so we are thinking of 3 days early.</p>
<p>Do not worry about arriving early to adjust to the altitude! Physiologically, that's a 2-3 MONTH process. A few days aren't going to help. In fact, you're actually worse off in the 3-7 days after arrival than when you just arrive due to the adjustments your body is in the process of making. Just show up and be ready to work. Attitude is FAR more important than altitude.</p>
<p>Me and both my parents are getting there the night of the 27th so I can "look around" the area. I might do a couple short runs or something to see what effect it will take on me, but Docfrance is right, it will NOT acclimate you to the altitude so don't expect that.
I am getting all four wisdom teeth pulled this Thursday. Mine were coming in straight but everyone suggested that they get yanked so I am. That will put my training back a few days, I'm sure I won't feel like feeling the throbbing pain every step as i run :)
I am working with a personal trainer these last few weeks who is catering my needs for BCT. Hopefully that will help, plus i am taking a "Boot Camp" class everyday at 5:30am (I'm the youngest sucker there)!
I am trying to soak the boots, walk in them, etc. The countdown is here and I feel like I have not enough time, but really, will i ever??? :)
Good luck.</p>
<p>I'm not sure why everyone's in a hurry to get their wisdom teeth taken out only 3 weeks from reporting. If you have complications, you might not be accepted when you report. THINK ABOUT THAT!!! Besides, the AF will do it for free before you graduate...</p>
<p>I think that a lot of people are doing it because at Appointee Orientation, the dental deligation made if very clear that they wanted them out before reporting to the academy if that was at all possible....</p>
<p>They were just trying to save the taxpayer a few bucks by doing so. If they accepted you with your wisdom teeth, they'll take you on reporting day with your wisdom teeth. The only way I'd have them done before reporting is if they were giving me some problems--in which case it would've probably already be done...</p>
<p>Gosh, a little too late then. I get mine out tomorrow. If you were there at orientation you would have gotten the same impression some of us got....get 'em out before you get here. Wish they would have been up front about it.</p>
<p>I hope that these kids including my son who got their wisdom teeth out don't get bounced during inprocessing because of the healing sockets in their mouths. I have the Xrays as requested. I went to the dentist today to have my son checked 2 days after and everything looks good. But no running for two weeks or lifting the Dentist said - my son is very frustrated. I am trying to convince him not to over do it as he has a high tolerance of pain and could push limits. Should we contact someone at the academy to let them know of the procedure and also the antibiotic and pain meds. that were perscribed??? My son has never wanted to go anywhere but the Air Force Academy. But Embry Riddles coach called today checking to see if he had committed and what his plans are. He has committed to the academy with his whole heart. He has no intentions of going but should we keep options open?</p>
<p>No running for 2 weeks after? That's insane. I had mine out about 3 weeks ago and have been running/hiking every day since. Even the day immediately following the surgery.</p>
<p>i don't know about usafa's policy, but usna asked us to report any surgeries including wisdom teeth removal that we've had since our dodmerb physical... i wouldn't worry about it though, three weeks should be plenty of time to heal up.</p>
<p>Good luck with the surgery folks, but I'll go on record saying that I personally don't think it's a good idea (not official word!!!). Not running or working out for two weeks in the month prior to reporting to USAFA is NOT a recipe for success...</p>