I have just over a month for this to resolve itself, which would put total healing time at 7 weeks. Doctor said it usually takes at least 4-5 weeks to close so 7 weeks should be enough.
I've been told upon arrival at Newport I will undergo a complete physical.
Ye wise ones, what would ye do about this?
It really depends on how stuff works in Newport.
In PCola you took a swim screen on your 3rd full day. That may be something to consider if it's still the case.
As far as hearing goes, I know guys that went SUPPO with horrible hearing, so it wouldn't completely DQ you from OCS (I think). If you don't get the "official" results until you're in PCOLA (after graduating) then that would give you much more time.