I recently had the DOT physical and failed. My blood sugar is highWhile I anticipated this could happen because I am a meager 350 pounds and sit behind a desk all day, I need to know should I discuss this with the recruiter I have been talking to?
My plan was to try start in May, but now it seems that needs pushed back. I go in for retesting and doing the DOT again in 6 weeks. Should I simply let the recruiter know this? Or should I give a different reason and set up my start date in June? I don't want to jeopardize my situation any.
Starting in June will actually let me finish up the year at the job I am currently at. It will also allow me to take my trip to Charlotte for the Coca Cola 600 on Memorial Day and My wife's birthday is close to that as well. Then there will be nothing pulling me home until August. I can get my school and company training out of the way and done before then.
Any advice it greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance...
Looking for advice...
Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by hindsy, Mar 29, 2010.
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Don't worry I'm thick skinned...
I do realize that and I've made the decision to get things in order before its too late.
I wanted to get the DOT here just to make sure I can pass it. I absolutely refuse to walk into the place not knowing where I stand as far as my health is concerned. I don't want to be that guy who quits a job and gets there and they send me home because I stupidly didn't know what was going on with my health. I think that I can be proactive and be more prepared. I think that from today till June I can be getting things in order and take control.
Thanks! I don't get my feelings hurt like some do.
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First off I don't mean to be mean, but where did I say I was losing 150 pounds? Listen I never said it would all be fixed by June! I think that 50lbs can be done in no time. With some will power and dieting correctly. June is when I said I hope to do my training! If not I will make needed adjustments.
I can guarantee there are plenty of drivers out there lots more dangerous than I will ever be!
Am I going to fix my blood sugar? Well, following my doctor's advice I beleive I can! Exersize and diet! Really is it that tough? If my doctor thinks it is doable no offense, but I think I will follow his lead.
And YES a Cup race is a concern. It is an event I DRIVE to every year! Already have tickets so I need to be there!
Oh and thanks for the great advice!
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I thought you was trying to lose not gain.....
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for your "diet" hindsy do as curtainvan says and eliminate all white food. then concentrate on fiber foods. fresh fruits and veggies have the most, whole grains, and fiber fortified cereals are the back bone. plenty of water too, otherwise you'll become constipated.
plus it'll help if you have hemroids from sitting all day.
the way i weaned myself off caffeine, was to do just that, cut out one soda a day until i was down to nothing. then wait a day or two for the 2am headache. drink a 1/3 of a small can, marvel at how fast the headache disappears, and then wait 2 more days. it shouldn't come back, but if it does, another little bit to take the edge off and you should be good. i've been caffeine free now for almost 5 years.
this next and last tip is my personal favourite. never carry any dollar bills in your wallet or pocket. if you do, it's so easy to whip one out every time you pass a vending machine to buy that one soda or chips.
can't buy it, if you don't have it.
good luck!
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