condition discovered days before enlistment

[Game90]

hey all


i just went to see a specialist 2 days before my enlistment day (which is tomorrow 12 june) and discovered that i have a condition called scoliosis, which is curving of the spine. apparently the doc say my spine is curved @ 33 degrees, which causes bad back pain...he wants me to bring in the medical report and x-ray films on enlistment tomorrow and see the MO. my current grade is PES B, no nafra test taken.

what are your thoughts on this matter? i can see the MO on enlistment day right?

[toy_soljah]

same as you bro... im enlisted tomorrow too.. but mine is that specialist told me to see physio for 2 months b4 another check up on my knee

[dxter]

See MO on enlistment, get medical board appointment. 33 degree is quite obvious, how come the doctor didn't find out this during the checkup?

[moneygod]

first day go in see MO. in fact, tell your PC/PS first also. someone just died on tekong, they confirm very kan cheong abt medical issues one.

[Game90]

whats PC/PS? lol excatly when on enlistment day can see MO

[tarui04]

whats PC/PS? lol excatly when on enlistment day can see MO


PC stands for platoon commander. usually a 2LT or a 2WO who is in charge of yr platoon.

a PS stands for platoon sergeant. a sergeant that is responsible for the platoon and reports to the PC..

basically, dont worry.

after all the swearing in. u will go to yr respective companies and divided into different platoons and sections. and beds assigned to u.

hold yr letter with u at this point. once u know which platoon u are in, ask for the section commander, PS or PC for yr platoon. show him the latter and POLITELY ask about reporting sick to show the letter.

if they say wait. then wait. NEVER be pushy just because u got the letter. if they insist that u carry the whole load by yrself, just tell them once abt the condition. if they still insist.....carry on yr things to yr bunk..

good luck and take care

[Yoh]

hey all


i just went to see a specialist 2 days before my enlistment day (which is tomorrow 12 june) and discovered that i have a condition called scoliosis, which is curving of the spine. apparently the doc say my spine is curved @ 33 degrees, which causes bad back pain...he wants me to bring in the medical report and x-ray films on enlistment tomorrow and see the MO. my current grade is PES B, no nafra test taken.

what are your thoughts on this matter? i can see the MO on enlistment day right?

On top of what's mentioned by fellow members, do take note that there's a certain period of time for reporting sick, medical review and etc.

If I remember correctly, medical review cases should be done during noon period while the morning slots are more for people who are having symptoms such as fever etc. :)

Good luck.

[cyberdog]

ya better see MO on first day

[tensor]

ohh cute doggies :D

[nutritionpark]

erm you can see the MO right away...most probably with get a downgrade PES status...

[Yoh]

erm you can see the MO right away...most probably with get a downgrade PES status...

Subjected to Medical Board's approval though. In the meantime, MO will most probably give him a letter to be excused from activities that will worsen his condition.

[yaowang]

See MO on enlistment, get medical board appointment. 33 degree is quite obvious, how come the doctor didn't find out this during the checkup?

The MO should be sacked for failing to spot such a obvious spinal condition.

[floppy]

see MO on the first day, OOC BMT and wait for recourse.

[JJLoke]

sorry for hijacking this thread. i have a letter stating "summary of medical status". the letter told me to bring it upon enlistment as proof of any ecuses.

so when i enlist on that day, who should i pass the letter to ?

[Van Persie]

sorry for hijacking this thread. i have a letter stating "summary of medical status". the letter told me to bring it upon enlistment as proof of any ecuses.

so when i enlist on that day, who should i pass the letter to ?

should be PC -> you endorse to MO.

[geylangeast]

You should voice out ur concerns and never be afraid to exercise your rights...They will look into your case intently if you voice out clearly to them.Make sure get the best check up before sacrifice your health.