Look, I was equally harsh when I read the original postings. However, I think the OP is painfully aware of the difficulties that he has put himself through, and what needs to be done. Whether he actually takes those action steps is entirely up to him. I agree that it would behoove him to reevaluate his goals and choose realistic ones. This is not a revelation by any means.
Let's not be too quick to condemn the OP. He has a decent record besides what he did to himself with general chemistry. He admitted he didn't engage fully in his academic work. It can be overcome; people have overcome much greater problems with their academic record. Don't believe me? Just do a search, or look at some of the success stories on the non-trad board. Plain and simple, it can be done, if you have the heart and will to make it so. Getting accepted into medical school is most certainly one of the more difficult goals to accomplish, but it is sermountable for most.
OP, yes, please give your choice to pursue medicine due consideration, not because you have made mistakes in the past, but because that's what we should all do. If you find that you have the heart to make a lifelong commitment to medicine, then your recent events will just be a blip on your journey. You must be willing to do whatever it takes, with little exception. You need to find your will.
Good luck!
