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Hi, do you think i can enlist for the us military if i had a sleeve gastrectomy surgery?
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Not likely: There are written guidelines which your local recruiter should have available ( may be online!)
Answered 12/26/2014
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No: Unfortunately "a history of any gastrointestinal procedure for the control of obesity is disqualifying." These types of operations fall under the heading of "unwaiverable medical procedures."
Answered 12/26/2014
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