Firemedic Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 I've tried searching but haven't had any luck. I underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery (rotator cuff) in December of 2016 and arthroscopic knee surgery (just cleaning up some cartilage) this May. The specific surgeries are not listed as a DQ and should not require waivers. I will be recovered 100%, without limitations, long before my packet is completed. Is there a required post-operative waiting period to get cleared in MEPS? E.G.- An applicant must be cleared from medical care for at least 6 months before being medically cleared for entrance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 You will need waivers. I had the same shoulder surgery and needed one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDinDC Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I've had three arthroscopic knee surgeries and did not require any waivers. My initial flight physical was about 15 months after the last one. The doctor just asked a few questions to make sure I would be physically capable to do Army stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackac Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I had two surgeries on the same shoulder prior to selection, 1 of the surgeries 2 months prior to submitting my packet, and didn't require a waiver. I've since had 3 more surgeries on the same shoulder, 1 of the surgeries occurred between the 67 and 64 course, and the latest was a replacement in March, and just now will require a waver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockTrader Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Well, looks like I was given the runaround then lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemedic Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Time will tell lol. Ill update here once that time comes. Probably wont be for about another month or two however. Can't duck walk with the swelling remaining in the knee, but ill be good to go soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luofynerd Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Oh man that duck walk in underwear. Such a fantastic time that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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