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Military Overseas medical clearance

Not sure where to post this. I have been banded 4 years now and haven't ever really had any issues. My concern or question is has anyone NOT been medically cleared to go on an overseas assignment due to having a lap band? Or does anyone know where I can find information on this?

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    Not sure where to post this. I have been banded 4 years now and haven't ever really had any issues. My concern or question is has anyone NOT been medically cleared to go on an overseas assignment due to having a lap band? Or does anyone know where I can find information on this?

    did you call your military insurance? (tricare is what i have). i am sure they could offer you something...keeping fingers crossed you get the answer you are looking for.

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    You will have to go through your EFMP office on base...Lap band follow ups are listed as an EFMP qualification and it's also listed as a mandatory enrollment....Best Wishes :)

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    Wow no one ever told me that I would have to be enrolled in EFMP, etc. Had I known that I probably would not have done it.

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