History:
I applied for NCM Infantryman 1st choice, Armoured 2nd, Arty 3rd, back in 2008 at CFRC Calgary, age 26. In very late 2006, I had a renal colic (a kidney stone that got stuck in the ureter tube leading to the bladder) that needed surgery (don't even ask about how it was done *shudder*) to remove. I made it through aptitude, prelim screening, first interview, and all the way up to medical. Then the medical officer at the RC told me I needed to be "5 years clear of any kidney stones requiring surgery to remove" (her exact words). So my file was closed, but my aptitude was kept on file. I left the RC with a tear in my eye (my desire to serve my Queen and Country is never ending and fierce), but a determination to return in 2012.
Fast forward to today:
I call the CFRC to ask what was kept of my file, and what I need to redo. Apparently my aptitude test stays on file until I am deceased or past the age of mandatory retirement, whichever comes first. Everything else: redo!
So, I'm already hitting the gym 6-7 days a week to get myself back into the shape I need to be in. I've changed my diet from what it was pre-first app and I feel awesome. No stones at all since the diet change. Low sodium, high protein, balanced carbs = you will feel awesome :nod: I have downloaded the app forms and have my references sorted out once more. I am starting the "10 weeks to marathon" cardio guide for running so I can pass my weakest bit of the EXPRES (VO2 max).
The only thing I'm wary on is what jobs do I want to list at my top 3. Still, that's what this forum is for and I will be asking for advice in the appropriate section of the forum This post/thread is to keep you all updated on my second try to get in, this time free (and cleared by a civy MD and CAT scan of my abdomen) of medical impairments
Here's hoping!
I applied for NCM Infantryman 1st choice, Armoured 2nd, Arty 3rd, back in 2008 at CFRC Calgary, age 26. In very late 2006, I had a renal colic (a kidney stone that got stuck in the ureter tube leading to the bladder) that needed surgery (don't even ask about how it was done *shudder*) to remove. I made it through aptitude, prelim screening, first interview, and all the way up to medical. Then the medical officer at the RC told me I needed to be "5 years clear of any kidney stones requiring surgery to remove" (her exact words). So my file was closed, but my aptitude was kept on file. I left the RC with a tear in my eye (my desire to serve my Queen and Country is never ending and fierce), but a determination to return in 2012.
Fast forward to today:
I call the CFRC to ask what was kept of my file, and what I need to redo. Apparently my aptitude test stays on file until I am deceased or past the age of mandatory retirement, whichever comes first. Everything else: redo!
So, I'm already hitting the gym 6-7 days a week to get myself back into the shape I need to be in. I've changed my diet from what it was pre-first app and I feel awesome. No stones at all since the diet change. Low sodium, high protein, balanced carbs = you will feel awesome :nod: I have downloaded the app forms and have my references sorted out once more. I am starting the "10 weeks to marathon" cardio guide for running so I can pass my weakest bit of the EXPRES (VO2 max).
The only thing I'm wary on is what jobs do I want to list at my top 3. Still, that's what this forum is for and I will be asking for advice in the appropriate section of the forum This post/thread is to keep you all updated on my second try to get in, this time free (and cleared by a civy MD and CAT scan of my abdomen) of medical impairments
Here's hoping!