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treasa
April 12th, 2006, 04:48 PM
2 years ago i had weight loss surgery "Gastroplasty" can i still join. it is not the gastric bypass. Thank you.
AbnMtn
April 13th, 2006, 01:00 PM
Any gastrectotomy (removal of all or any part of the stomach), to incuding stomach stapling, is considered a permanent disqualifier.
treasa
April 13th, 2006, 01:19 PM
even though they did not remove any of my stomach? all they did was staple it.
AbnMtn
April 13th, 2006, 01:53 PM
Stapling of the stomach is also considered a major change in your body's anatomy.
Mac
August 29th, 2006, 01:16 PM
Stapling of the stomach is also considered a major change in your body's anatomy.
Well, I guess I can skip my ASVAB appointment tonight.
Mac
September 27th, 2006, 04:22 PM
Any gastrectotomy (removal of all or any part of the stomach), to incuding stomach stapling, is considered a permanent disqualifier.
I have applied for a waiver, and have been told it will be approved. Apparently as a prior service member, a waiver is possible. If you are prior service and have had this procedure, at least check it out before deciding you simply cannot re-up.