Has anyone been able to join the military post-op?

[mjmjmj2004 0]

Bariatric surgery of any type is a DQ for military service in the US. However I've heard around that there may be waivers for VSG in particular. Has anyone (or does anyone know of anybody) been able to successfully enlist in any of the branches?

[ChunkCat 734]

I haven't heard of anyone getting a waiver for it. But I don't read many VSG groups, I'm a DS patient. You might want to check with the more popular VSG groups on FB.

[LindsayT 596]

They separate the military member if they get surgery done. I think reversible procedures are OK.

[LindsayT 596]

Bariatric surgery is a permanent change in your digestive system that requires following a specific diet plan that may interfere with operational deployment. Active duty service members who have bariatric surgery can't re-enlist. Service members who receive bariatric surgery while on active duty may be separated.
I found this on the tricare website