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Hey guys
I'm an applicant to ROTP this year. Last June I decided I would start bulking up and gain some weight for the military. I was 135 and now weigh in around 170, it consisted of a heavy protein,protein shake diet and was very successful. However, after completing my medical examination (blood test) the military sent back a sheet with all my blood stats and wanted me to check out my hemoglobin counts. I was a 166 (normal is 130-160). So I brought it into my doctor and he wrote down that it was a little high, all my other fields were left a-ok. I also had a lower than normal random glucose count (which may be due to the fact that I have little sugar in my diet).
My doctor filled out the sheet, yet told me I might consider taking another blood test, however I only had the one sheet to hand into the military so I decided not to get another test done. The doctor said they may reject me on that basis though.
I know you guys arent doctors or experts on this, but if any of you have ever heard of this, could you lend me an idea of what to expect? Is being a count of 6 higher than normal on a hemoglobin test really all that bad? Other than that im im excellent shape, one of my schools star athletes, and I think this problem is just due to my diet, which could be considered healthy in the extreme.
Thanks in advance guys
Devon_W
I'm an applicant to ROTP this year. Last June I decided I would start bulking up and gain some weight for the military. I was 135 and now weigh in around 170, it consisted of a heavy protein,protein shake diet and was very successful. However, after completing my medical examination (blood test) the military sent back a sheet with all my blood stats and wanted me to check out my hemoglobin counts. I was a 166 (normal is 130-160). So I brought it into my doctor and he wrote down that it was a little high, all my other fields were left a-ok. I also had a lower than normal random glucose count (which may be due to the fact that I have little sugar in my diet).
My doctor filled out the sheet, yet told me I might consider taking another blood test, however I only had the one sheet to hand into the military so I decided not to get another test done. The doctor said they may reject me on that basis though.
I know you guys arent doctors or experts on this, but if any of you have ever heard of this, could you lend me an idea of what to expect? Is being a count of 6 higher than normal on a hemoglobin test really all that bad? Other than that im im excellent shape, one of my schools star athletes, and I think this problem is just due to my diet, which could be considered healthy in the extreme.
Thanks in advance guys
Devon_W