Prime Orientation, What to expect?

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Fat Damon, May 26, 2012.

  1. Fat Damon

    Fat Damon Light Load Member

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    So since I have been home BP is back to normal 123/70, I got a phone call from the Prime medical staff today telling me that while I am home I also need to go and see a Pulminologist, they looked over my sleep study and it said that I dont have sleep apnea but there was some abnormal rhythm that needs to be cleared before I can back. I am getting upset with this medical staff. I just passed a complete physical to go to Iraq, I am physically fit, I worked in Iraq doing PSD work, I am why healther than alot of the FAT truck drivers out there. All I want to do is drive, I just dont get Primes Medical staff? I also passed a DOT physical in Florida but Prime wont take it.
     
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  3. pokerperv

    pokerperv Light Load Member

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    I hear ya that BMI is a kick in the nuts, i passed physical also in Indiana and after the drug test and all they said i need a sleep study. I understand why drinving a truck up to 80k pounds on public streets insurance reason, so its not just Prime, good luck to you.
     
  4. Traveler51

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    Seems like every company could be different. I would hope Prime works out for you because of all my research -- and it's been extensive -- Prime offers far and away a MUCH better training program.
    Also, Doctors can be real anal...so it may be just that.
     
  5. Fat Damon

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    Went to see the Doctor today at the VA blood pressure was 127/78. I have to go and visit 2 more times and Dr will clear me to go back to Prime to finish Orientation. Dr said I dont have High Blood pressure and they probably used a small BP cuff when I require a large. Dr stated that a small BP cuff if used on a bigger arm will add 20 points to your BP, So in essents I was sent home because of the Nursing Staff not knowing to use a larger cuff. This to shall pass, I will be back and out on the road in a few weeks.:biggrin_25511:
     
  6. Chrono

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    Hey i was in your class.Glad to hear you are coming back.I was the skinny Spanish kid who was there when that Tommy Chong dude pissed you off.
     
  7. losttrucker

    losttrucker Road Train Member

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    Just find another company!!
     
  8. da1

    da1 Road Train Member

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    all will go well for you FD just take this time to make sure all is well come back and get things started again
     
  9. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Go be lost somewhere else.
     
  10. MONT74

    MONT74 Heavy Load Member

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    Lol, you tell em ORD!!
     
  11. Highway101

    Highway101 Road Train Member

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    LOL, he's been at trucker for 25 years and is 31 years old. I started at 14, but I don't think I could have shifted at 6 lol
     
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