I was thinking about Joining the army acouple of years ago But Mom said the Military would not accept me due to surgerys Is this true ?
2006-12-14 14:46:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have had acouple of ankle surgerys the past few years
2006-12-14 14:51:35 · update #1
Depends on the surgery. Hernia would require a waiver, gastric bypass would be a no-go. Talk to a recruiter.
2006-12-14 14:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the surgery. If the injury and or surgery has left you with any physical disabilities you may require a waiver and you may be limited to what job you can have. I have had several surgeries after joining the military and they haven't kicked me out yet.
2006-12-15 14:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by dwidmar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably depend on the surgeries.
If you had surgery to have a limb removed or something like that, then you probably don't have a future in the military.
A surgery to have your appendix removed probably won't disqualify you.
See what I mean? Talk to the someone in the army recruit. They would be able to tell you.
2006-12-14 22:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will ask for medical records & evaluate if you are able to perform your duties. In Officer School you must be able to run 8 miles with a 40 lb pack at their order (forced run) & in Ranger School there is a 14 mile forced march with 40 pack. Usually after long tiring day. It would be tough on your ankles but you know your limits & maybe you should talk to your doctor & then the recruiter.
Good luck in achieveing your desires.
2006-12-14 23:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends completely on what kind of surgery. The thing that could prevent acceptance is a health problem.
2006-12-14 22:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so; it probably depends on what kind of surgery, and if it's a chronic problem or if it's completely healed. The best thing would be to talk to a recruiter or ask on goarmy.com
Hope this helps!
2006-12-14 22:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can you still run after your surgeries? The doctor giving your entrance physical may want to see your x-rays.
2006-12-14 23:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to be medically screened. The Doc will decided if you are fit for duty. BUT you must learn to spell military before they will let you join.
2006-12-14 22:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by jessica a 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. The only thing that will keep you out is your attitude. You either will succeed, or you won't. Talk to a recruiter. They may tell you to just be a little less than honest.
2006-12-14 22:55:16 · answer #9 · answered by 19K Army 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the surgeroes were successful,I think the military will accept you.
2006-12-15 08:40:41 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋