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[emb5126 0]

hey banders!

has anyone heard of a lap band patient, a few years post surgery, join the military? i know this is obviously a question for my dr., but didn't know if this is possible.

thanks!

[AngieW_RN 0]

In college I looked into joining the military and then tore my ACL and needed some surgery. I believe that I was going to have to have another surgery to remove the hardware to join, so I'm not sure if the military will let you in with an implantable device.

[Mimilou2004 13]

The military will NOT let you in with a lapband.

Mimi

[melmarlem 0]

My mom is a retired ARMY recruiter and the answer is absolutely not! And I'm pretty sure that goes for all branches of the military...

[A&WRTBEAR 0]

I don't know if you will be allowed to join with a lapband, but I can tell you that you can be in with one. I am in the Cdn Mil and I have an OR date for a lapband in Jan 10.

[lisw55 0]

Many military treatment facilities do not have a surgeon that is credentialed to provide follow-up care that is needed after LB surgery.

hey banders!

has anyone heard of a lap band patient, a few years post surgery, join the military? i know this is obviously a question for my dr., but didn't know if this is possible.

thanks!