Question:
Pre-Op Considering Surgery: Military

Can I join the Reserves after W.L.S ??? either navy or air force? any reserves on this site who had the W.L.S.by the way I love this site :)    — Ruschell (posted on September 4, 2003)

September 4, 2003
Why don't you ask the military recruiters in your area?
   — Melissa K.

September 4, 2003
With WLS you are not allowed to return to or join the military.
   — Leslie L.

September 5, 2003
No you will not be able to join, I was also interested in joining the reserves but was told by the recruiter that any type of wls is forbidden in any branch of military service due to the fact you cannot eat and drink the required amount needed to survive like in the desert for instance.
   — Andrea M.

September 5, 2003
I would like to thank everyone for replin' to my question. Best wishes to all ** SMOOCHIES*** Ruschell
   — Ruschell