RNY surgery and being a Pilot

Does anyone know if there are any restrictions in having RNY surgery and being a pilot?  My passed my last aviation medical with out any problems.  However, due to my weight and BMI; I am considering RNY surgery - but I have to know if it has any impact of my ability to be a pilot.

If you passed your physical you must not be morbidly obese ? This surgery is no picnic but is a life saver for many of us.As far as piloting and flying, surgery is on tummy not brain:-) you'll be fine 

Actually; I have 200 lbs to loose.  I just have good blood pressure and heart rate. 

But I am being serious about the question. I just want to make sure there is nothing in the surgery that will inhibit my ability to qualify in the future. 

I think you are going to have to poke around the FAA.

At 200 pounds to lose it may not be long till you have some comorbidities  that will ground you.

Long term reactive hypoglycemia is really the only issue I can think of.

RnY patients are not allowed in the military.

Deb T.

There is nothing to keep you from flying a plane. But if you are asking about your license, I have no idea. There has to be someone who does licensing that you could ask.

It's not the same as a private or commercial pilot's license, but  I do know that you can't be in the military after WLS.

I had no idea about not being allowed in the military after WLS.  Just curious, whats the reason for it?  You'd think the US gov't would be happy they don't have to feed you as much.

Post weight loss requires a specific diet and way of eating. There are also daily vitamin requirements. The military is not going to take in someone that is that high maintenance. They need to be throwing out the same meals to all the soldiers. The nutrition is very specific. High calorie and high carbs. 

We are too special and they don't need that.

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