rico31286 16 Posted November 17, 2016 Has wls prevented anyone from being able to do or get disqualified from something? Ex. Obtain a job they always wanted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sc101071 398 Posted November 17, 2016 I did mark competetive eater off of my bucket list. It was worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted November 17, 2016 I did mark competetive eater off of my bucket list. It was worth it. HAHA ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydeeliteful 91 Posted November 17, 2016 I did mark competetive eater off of my bucket list. It was worth it.Too funny!!! Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armygalbonnie 643 Posted November 17, 2016 Can't join the military. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AC1987 46 Posted November 17, 2016 Can't join the military.Yes this is so true I tried joining sir force n couldn't because I was overweight ???? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted November 17, 2016 You need a normal GI tract for the military so WLS takes you out of military service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted November 17, 2016 I doubt it would keep you from getting jobs (other than military). I can see it potentially disqualifying you some insurance policies, though. But then being morbidly obese would as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacyrg2 350 Posted November 17, 2016 @@catwoman7 That is correct. I practice insurance law, it happens all the time. Also, I was disqualified from obtaining a supplemental hospitalization policy because of my VSG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggiemae 739 Posted November 17, 2016 @@catwoman7 That is correct. I practice insurance law, it happens all the time. Also, I was disqualified from obtaining a supplemental hospitalization policy because of my VSG One of the reasons I waited until after I did my 25 years in public health for full retirement benefits before having WLS. total BS to be excluded after taking a step that did nothing but improve our long term health. Probably that a national political movement to change these policies. We could begin by lobbing politicians who have had WLS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie P 24 Posted November 18, 2016 Life insurance... which still makes no sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandarcp78 6 Posted November 18, 2016 Someone told me today I can never be an organ donor. Idk if it's true but that's what she said. (It's not detering me) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hello new me 153 Posted November 19, 2016 Actually having a higher BMI can keep you from being a organ donor. If you are healthy and meet all of the donor criteria (there are a lot) I don't see how having WLS could keep you from being a organ donor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bariatricbutterfly 113 Posted November 27, 2016 Life insurance... which still makes no sense to me. I was able to obtain a life insurance policy. I was about 5 years out from surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashlegal 525 Posted November 28, 2016 I did mark competetive eater off of my bucket list. It was worth it. I had a really crude (and naughty, more naughty than crude) comment to add but realized I'm a lady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
