Medical Question - reporting to OCS Mar 13

[aukonak]

Hi all. Posted this question on the USNavy OCS site but figured I would here as well.

I've been planning a minor surgical procedure for a while- hair restoration. For those who don't know this basically involves removing a strip of follicles from the back and moving it to the front. It leaves a pretty distinguishable scar on the donor site that you see when your hair is real short/shaved. I was thinking of getting it now because I have no idea when I'll get a chance to after I ship to OCS. Unless maybe I'm waiting for API or Primary. I'll need like 3-5 days of downtime though, from what I've heard. After that it'll have 0 effect on my ability to physically perform.

I basically see it as akin to if I lacerated my scalp and needed stitches. Would that possibly DQ me somehow?

If necessary, I will wait because I obviously don't want to jeopardize my chances...but someone who knows something about this would be really, really helpful.

Thanks in advance.

 

[HAL Pilot]

We had a guy in my squadron during my DH tour who did this. He caught more shit than anyone I know. Hours of fun were had by all except him...

 

[feddoc]

Well, if anyone notices the scars, they will very likely do nothing more than ask you about the procedure...at least from the medical side. The crap giving...better get used to it.

 

[HueyHornet75]

hell, maybe you'll get a Deuce Bigalow kind of callsign out of it.

 

[eas7888]

"Deuce" It works on many levels.

 

[aukonak]

Thanks for the input all. Taking shit is one thing, being NPQ'd- that's what I'm most afraid of.

 

[Schnugg]

Don't do it!!!! You will become a massive heat sink.

JO Law of Thermodynamics....

 

[MasterBates]

If you are that bald, shave your head.

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