Posted on Sep 14, 2015
Will weight loss surgery ever be waiver-able?
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I served from 2001-2006. I am 32 years old. In 2006 I was unable to reenlist because of my weight (even though I had consistent PT test scoring 270+ and a few 300s) but I served my whole term and received an honorable discharge. As I put on more and more weight after getting out, I learned I had a metabolism disordered and undergoing gastric bypass would "reset" my metabolism and give me a chance at a normal life again, I was nearly 300 pounds. The surgery work and I have kept off my 140 pound weight loss for almost 6 years now and have competed in 7 half Ironman triathlons and am getting ready for my 3rd full Ironman triathlon. I have a big desire to serve again. I have tried to go back active duty 3 times with 3 denials because of my surgery. I tried to National Guard and same thing. Will this ever become waiver-able? I refuse to lie about it and risk a fraudulent enlistment later
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You are right to not lie about it. I had not heard that this was specifically not waiverable, although it doesn't surprise me. The problem isn't you, it's a precedent and people who would abuse it. I think a time constraint on it (6 years would be plenty) could easily fix this. I would keep trying.
Proud of you keeping it off by the way. That part is harder than many realize.
Proud of you keeping it off by the way. That part is harder than many realize.
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If you truly want to serve again then I suggest a detailed letter written to the Secretary of defense, and/or Secretary of State. Recruiters have standard guidelines to go by. Perhaps going outside the box may get the results you desire.
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PLEASE HAVE BLOOD TESTS SEMI-ANNUALLY. A blood test was not thoroughly investigated by my late wife’s GP. She passed of compilations from ?that surgery?
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