Openbah / Journal of a Marine Officer Candidate

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  • Hip replacement surgery approved

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    Just heard back from the Hospital for Special Surgery regarding my upcoming total hip replacement. They received the authorization fax from Tricare this morning. I’m still waiting on my copy of the authorization, but it looks like things are all set for January 5th. Only 75 days away!

  • First appointment at Hospital for Special Surgery

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    Just got home from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Had my first meeting with my new surgeon, Dr. P. I chose HSS because they are the #1 rated hospital in the country for orthopedics. They perform around 2,600 hip replacements each year and more joint replacements than any other hospital in the country. They’re…

  • Final semester at NYU

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    Three semesters down, one to go. I started back to school yesterday. I wasn’t happy that my vacation had come to an end, but I am ready to get it over with and get my degree. This semester is supposedly easier than the others. It’s comprised of 3 core classes with two electives. We had…

  • Retirement certificate

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    Received a giant retirement certificate from the Marine Corps this past weekend. The package also contained an official “U.S. Marine Corps – Retired” lapel pin. Turns out this is the same certificate even retiring generals receive. Photos:

  • Third semester finished

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    Finished up my third semester at NYU two weeks ago. I thought it would be easier, since I only had two classes to deal with, but pediatrics was super difficult. Fall, my final semester, will be a full load of five courses. At least I have a few more weeks of vacation to enjoy.