Sundevil106150
Well-Known Member
My OR just gave me the news that MEPS dq'd me when I sent them my blood work to get a MEPS appointment. The reason according to my OR was that my hemoglobin was a 11.5 and not the average 13-16. Granted when I did the blood work I had 5 cups of coffee and nothing to eat so that may have hurt along with having BTM (Beta Thalassemia Minor, its an iron deficiency). I am going to my doctor to see what I can do. I know I can diet, take vitamins C, B16 and vitamin D, get a blood transfusion, etc (can't take too much iron due to BTM even though it helps). Anyone know how to go about this. My Kit is done and everything else is fine medically. I wrestled my whole life and into college so obviously BTM has no physical effect on me, especially since I was originally training for SEALs. The fact that MEPS would sign a waiver for someone with a heart condition, a concussion, and other medical conditions but not for being 1.5 on my hemoglobin count is ridiculous. I would greatly appreciate any help and input. I know I can get it raised but then I would have to worry about N3M; yet I'll worry about that when I cross that bridge. Thanks everyone.