Question:
Im 8.5 years post op has anyone joined the military?

I am 8.5 years post-op and was wondering about joining the military. I have read the QA on the board but all of those answers are from 2002-2003 mostly. I have called several recruiters some said gastric bypass was an automatic disqualification while a few others said I will have to be cleared by the MEPS Doctor and then approved by the surgeon general as well as have a waiver from the surgeon who performed. So I was just wondering if anyone here has been accepted or know of anyone being accepted after going through those steps. Also I noticed many poster mentioned certain food not being able to consume. After my surgery I had no restrictions however milk and ice cream does make me sick, but I am able to consume any food. all of my levels are fine and my health is great Thanks in advance for any answers given    — JENNIFER S. (posted on May 17, 2011)

May 17, 2011
We cannot join because it poses a danger to us. We dehydrate faster than normal gutted humans. That doesn't help when you're running around the desert. Also because we would have to cart around so many pills, have special diets etc.
   — Snapefantasy

July 23, 2011

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