Animator96 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Posted April 23, 2017 Hi, I plan on hopefully serving a mission next summer after I graduate from college (with the equivalent of a US Associates Degree). However, I have pernicious anemia and require a b12 injection every 2 months. My bishop is unsure of whether or not this would stop me and has tried asking other bishops and members of the stake presidency and not had any sort of answer back. My condition doesn't really affect my day to day life as long as my injections are kept up to date. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket, apply and my application gets declined I'm stuck for a year doing nothing as where I'm from, you can't apply for university after January. Does anyone know whether or not this would stop me or know someone my bishop or I could talk to? Thanks in advance Quote
Guest LiterateParakeet Posted April 23, 2017 Report Posted April 23, 2017 I don't know, but if you were myson, I would counsel you to go ahead and put your papers in. My best guess is that they will send you somewhere with good medical care so you can get the shot. I don't think it would otherwise be a problem. And welcome! Quote
zil Posted April 23, 2017 Report Posted April 23, 2017 Welcome, @Animator96! I agree with Sunday - put in your papers. I'll bet they send you to when you can get your shots. Quote
zil Posted April 23, 2017 Report Posted April 23, 2017 PS: It seems like your bishop could call the missionary department to ask. I doubt they could give a guarantee, but I bet they could give an idea of probability. Just asked the ward council, and the bishop says you can absolutely serve. Quote
person0 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) The brother of my wife's brother in law served in a special mission in Utah because of medical issues, nevertheless, he was able to serve. Also, I had a companion who was a cancer survivor, he had to travel 3 hours every 3 months to get a screening from a specialist. He was my trainer and a great man. He has since passed away after his cancer returned, however, he was able to serve in a completely normal capacity and faithfully completed his mission. I seriously doubt you will have an issue as long as you are serving in a country where the appropriate medical services would be available. Even if it were an issue, your Bishop and Stake President can vouch for you to make sure you are allowed to serve. Edited April 23, 2017 by person0 zil 1 Quote
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