Shit happens... I guess

Table of Elements Skater · September 15th, 2007, 11:10 pm

Rangers, QP's, Soldiers, Vets, Deps;

Another update, Its been over a year since I was supposed to ship out(July 11th) , time flies. Anyways, I still feel that the Army is where I belong, And have not stopped in the pursuit of my dream. I have pretty much no back pain anymore. I run, and go to the gym on a regular basis with no problems. I got evaluated by my doc, and got the green light. He wrote a letter for me saying I am good to go, to send up to MEPS. I gave all my previous doctors notes, and the new one to my recruiter and they were sent up about a week or two ago. Just the other day, I re-did my medical sheet(the one with all the yes/no questions) and had that sent up. I'm still doing everything I can to get in. I will not give up. So how everything stands right now, I'm playing the waiting game. Working out when I don't have school or work, and keeping a positive attitude about it all. Thats all for now.

Thanks again for everything
-Mike

pellett2007 · Post by **pellett2007** » September 16th, 2007, 3:23 am

Never really talked, but good luck with that bro. We're in the same boat....sort of.
I truly hope it works out for you.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » September 16th, 2007, 9:05 am

T.O.E.S. You continue to impress me. Please continue to heal. Never, never quit.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » September 16th, 2007, 10:46 pm

JLTW!!! wrote:Good luck TOES...with your drive and determination, you WILL go far in the military!

No kidding. I am also quite impressed with your positive "can do" attitude. That's essentially what you simply can't teach people....it's the opposite of quitting and you don't seem to have any of that in your system!

Keep us posted, TOES.

Table of Elements Skater · January 12th, 2008, 12:00 am

Heres another update for the Rangers, QPs, Soldiers, and everyone else. Got a letter back from MEPS about a month or two ago, not saying yes or no. They needed more information. Specifically what happened to the kyphosis I was diagnosed with. After another trip to my Doc, I got him to write something up again. I put him in contact with my Recruiter, so if he needs anything specific he can get it straight from my Doc. I'm excited as hell to get this shit taken care of. I'm so excited I cant even explain it. I'm doing everything I can to get the final go. While I'm waiting I have been going to the gym and continuing to make my body as strong as my mind. I'm at 189 lbs, my goal is to get to a solid 180. As of right now, I'm on a road trip. Started out in CT and made it all the way down to New Mexico so far. Tomorrow ill be in Phoenix, Arizona. The last stop will be California. One of the people Im with is in the Air Force and I got to stop at Holloman Air Force base today. It was pretty cool. I'm having a blast out here. Ill be calling my Recruiter tomorrow to see whats up with everything. As soon as I get some more info ill post it up. But thats all for now. Time for some push ups before bed.

Thanks
-Mike

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » January 12th, 2008, 7:23 am

Thanks for the sitrep TOES. Keep checking back in & I hope your dream comes true.

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » January 12th, 2008, 7:48 am

Glad to hear that you're still pursuing this. I'll cross my fingers for you. Let us know how it all turns out. Have a safe trip.

RLTW
EP

Jim · Post by **Jim** » January 12th, 2008, 10:08 am

T.O.E.S. You made it happen.

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » January 12th, 2008, 10:10 am

Stay after it TOES......I applaude your determination!

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » January 12th, 2008, 11:25 am

Good news and good luck. Keep us posted.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » January 12th, 2008, 11:32 pm

Good news and glad to see you putting in all that hard work to make it happen. The service could use more people like you and as I said before, with that "can do and won't quit" attitude of yours, you will go far anywhere you end up.

Keep us posted!

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » January 14th, 2008, 11:12 am

Keep on Drivin' and good luck!

Table of Elements Skater · January 30th, 2008, 10:59 am

Heres another quick update for the Rangers, QPs, Soldiers, and everyone else. Tomorrow I'm going up to MEPS to get re-evaluated. I also have to re-take the A.S.V.A.B. Ill Update again once I get back on friday.

Thanks for all the kind words.

-Mike

Table of Elements Skater · February 2nd, 2008, 12:56 pm

Back from MEPS update for the Rangers, QPs, Soldiers, and everyone else.
I got a No go again. Looks like this is going to take a little more time than I expected. One of the Docs even said what I have isn't that bad. They are going to look over my A.S.V.A.B. and Physical I took this past Thursday and Friday, I passed both with flying colors btw, and go from there. My recruiter is supposed to get back to me with more info this Monday. More than likely I will have to go back to MEPS again, I Have been there at least 4 or 5 times now lol. Until then, more PT!

Thanks
-Mike