Boy Scout Leader w/ Thal inerm. (& Eagle Scout)

Hi I was in cub scouts and Boy Scouts my entire youth just about.
I made my Eagle Scout rank at 16.
I know have a 14 year old son who is in Boy Scouts and I have been involved as a leader since he was in cub scouts.
Now that we are in Boy Scouts we are doing more physically involved activities (backpacking, hiking, climbing, etc)

I find my self having to sit out on some of these activities but next year we have a rare chance to visit Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico (I've always wanted to go there) it will be for a 7 day backpacking trek and I really want to do it!
But I'm not sure if physically I'll be able to... What can I do to try to prepare for this event and how can I get my dr to sign off on my health check up allowing me to participate in this event?

I have never really let my health hold me back, I have always tried to do what "the rest of the guys" do but some times I pay for it by days of fatigue and pain.

I was thinking of having a blood transfusion before the trip but how far ahead should I be transfused a day, a week, two weeks?

Thanks


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P.S. My Eagle Scout project was a community blood drive (I was transfused with some of that blood).


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Pace yourself as best as you can. Don't try to keep going when you need rest. I would suggest getting transfused within a few days of the trip, but not the day before (avoid transfusion blahs) so your Hb is at its maximum. I would also suggest you try wheatgrass supershots. The normal dose is one cap full each day, but I would suggest taking one cap full twice daily preceding the trip and during the trip. And pay special attention to hydration.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Wheatgrass-Supershots-150-ml/dp/B004FJO5B2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400178902&sr=8-1&keywords=wheatgrass+supershots

Also want to add that prepare your body for the trip...Just like people prepare for couch to half-marathon for example...look them up and pick a plan that works for you and train yourself.

Thanks guys,  I'm going to buy a Elevation Training Mask and start using it walking around the neighborhood and trails.


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