Screw in Ankle ----- I MADE IT!!!

[M-EightySix]

Three years ago I broke my ankle and it was repaired with a screw. The screw is not in the joint. It hasn't cause me any pain or lack of movement and the doctor said that I could have it taken out, if the military made me. Three weeks ago I went to MEPS and they didn't even see my medical records about the screw in my ankle. They were going to let me in with the screw still in place but I have cyst on my tailbone so I was temerairly disqualified. Now I have to get the cyst removed. My question is: Will I be able to get an option 40 contract with a screw in my ankle?
Or should I get the screw taken out?

[hit_it]

well you wouldn't have had a problem except for that cyst. hope that MEPS acceepts the paperwork you bring from you doctor.

otherwise, that is gonna require a medical waiver.

you know what that means.

usually having any screws still in would disqualify you from airborne duty, and thus an option 40. but since doc didn't notice don't bring it up. if you get cleared without needing a waiver for the cyst, you're golden.

[M-EightySix]

I told the doctor at MEPS about the screw in my ankle and he didn't seem to care. We tried to get a waiver for the cyst but it didn't go through so I will have to get it removed.

[Mailman]

Nice one Ranger Welshan, I wonder if he gets shorter if he does a sharp left face?

[hit_it]

waiting on a sitrep, Meightysix.

[M-EightySix]

waiting on a sitrep, Meightysix.

I have no idea what that means, SFC hit_it

[hit_it]

well?

[M-EightySix]

I went to the surgeon to get my cyst removed. But after he looked at it he determined that it was not a cyst, it is just a flap of skin. So I talked with my recruiter and he is going to ask the doctors at MEPS if I should get the thing removed or just leave it. He will also ask whether or not I can get an airborne stamp on my physical.

[M-EightySix]

I don't have to get the piece of skin removed. But I do need to get a letter from the surgeon. And he's taking his sweet time writing it. My recruiter also told me that I'd just have to wait and see if I can get an airborne stamp.

I am faced with a dilemma. If I don't get the airborne stamp should I just enlist in the infantry and try to get the screw removed while in the army? and then go through airborne school and RIP. Is it even possible to get the screw removed while in? Or I could get it removed right now. But I heard that you had to wait 6 months after surgery to enlist is this true?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Bell]

So? Remove the screw, wait six months and enlist. You've waited 18 years. What's 6 months?

RLTW
Bell

[hit_it]

that is entirely up to you. but you waited this long.

[Kilted Heathen]

Do what you have to do to get the exact contract you want.
If you want Ranger in your contract it must be done before you come in.
It's worth the wait.