Not yet, still investigating the issue. I have talked with recruiters from the army and the navy and they both said it was a permanent disqualification. However, I spoke with an Air Force recruiter and he told me that there is a possibility that I can get a waiver but it depends on the surgeon general. So I'm going to start the process and see where it goes. I'll post updates.
I regret to inform you that I went through the whole application process with the Air Force and was told today that the surgeon general denied my waiver because weight loss surgery is considered "an unwaiverable medical procedure." feeling very sad right now like my dreams have been shot down.
It isn't about what is fair. We do not train individuals charged with the defense of this country and its citizens based off the principle of "fair". If there is a reason you may be non combat effective or have potential issues then you may not qualify for service in the military. We are allowed to discriminate in our hiring process. Fairness has nothing to do with it. Please don't take it personally.
It isn't about what is fair. We do not train individuals charged with the defense of this country and its citizens based off the principle of "fair". If there is a reason you may be non combat effective or have potential issues then you may not qualify for service in the military. We are allowed to discriminate in our hiring process. Fairness has nothing to do with it. Please don't take it personally.
Ok I get what you're saying about fairness, however how does the military know someone won't be able to perform if they haven't given them a chance to demonstrate the ability to. Has the military done any studies on the performance of individuals after having weight loss surgery. I used to be in the army and I was always overweight and had a difficult time passing my PT test. Now, after the surgery my weight is better, I'm more fit than I was back then, I can eat anything I want without complications, and I'm almost sure I could pass the PT test with flying colors. I served in Iraq at a weight of 200+lbs and was on a weight control program. I didn't think I was fit enough or "combat effective" at that point, but I was deployed anyway.
Hi Domique ... Have you found any updates about this topic?
ReplyDeleteNot yet, still investigating the issue. I have talked with recruiters from the army and the navy and they both said it was a permanent disqualification. However, I spoke with an Air Force recruiter and he told me that there is a possibility that I can get a waiver but it depends on the surgeon general. So I'm going to start the process and see where it goes. I'll post updates.
DeleteI regret to inform you that I went through the whole application process with the Air Force and was told today that the surgeon general denied my waiver because weight loss surgery is considered "an unwaiverable medical procedure." feeling very sad right now like my dreams have been shot down.
DeleteHave you talked to a congressman or senator about having the rules changed? It's not fair that only those born skinny can serve.
ReplyDeleteHave you talked to a congressman or senator about having the rules changed? It's not fair that only those born skinny can serve.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't about what is fair. We do not train individuals charged with the defense of this country and its citizens based off the principle of "fair". If there is a reason you may be non combat effective or have potential issues then you may not qualify for service in the military. We are allowed to discriminate in our hiring process. Fairness has nothing to do with it. Please don't take it personally.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't about what is fair. We do not train individuals charged with the defense of this country and its citizens based off the principle of "fair". If there is a reason you may be non combat effective or have potential issues then you may not qualify for service in the military. We are allowed to discriminate in our hiring process. Fairness has nothing to do with it. Please don't take it personally.
ReplyDeleteOk I get what you're saying about fairness, however how does the military know someone won't be able to perform if they haven't given them a chance to demonstrate the ability to. Has the military done any studies on the performance of individuals after having weight loss surgery. I used to be in the army and I was always overweight and had a difficult time passing my PT test. Now, after the surgery my weight is better, I'm more fit than I was back then, I can eat anything I want without complications, and I'm almost sure I could pass the PT test with flying colors. I served in Iraq at a weight of 200+lbs and was on a weight control program. I didn't think I was fit enough or "combat effective" at that point, but I was deployed anyway.
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