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hi, my name is adam and im planning on joining the coast guard, my questions is actually just about meps. Ive had 3 hernia operations with no complications of any kind and i dont have any hernia currently, and my last one was 5 years ago. I gave my recruiter my medical records and he said after i take the asvab hes going to send my papers to meps to get me approved to get a physical. Am i going to be disqualified because of my operations? i also had gastroenteritis which is the stomach flu, lol but i was hospitalized for dehydration for 2 hours so im not worried about thatm I was just wndering if im going to be disqualified because of my operations even though their wasnt any complications. Any info is really appreciated, thank you so much.
Adam,
Sounds to be like you should be ok. Just be sure that you do not divulge ANY information that isnt on the medical form. If you didnt list it...Keep your trap shut. The reason that I tell you this is that this is how they weed out folks.... If you have something to tell anyone ...save it for your recruiter and tell him or her after the school is done...
HW
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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