Can you deploy with a hernia?

Question

i have a large hiatal hernia and i just got told i have it and i was wondering if i could deply with it

Answer 1

I doubt they would allow that in case something were to happen in a remote area where there is no timely access to medical care. Plus your lifting would be restricted.  

Answer 2

my husband did..he was in the Marine Corps though.

Answer 3

Depends on what you're trying to deploy, doesn't it, and how far you have to bend over to get it to deploy.  

Answer 4

Yes..

While leaving for my third tour, we had someone leave with us who was on crutches. Hernias will heal, but you'll probably be on quarters for a week or two after they do your surgery...

Answer 5

If you are in the military, have it fixed if possible.No matter where you deploy to, you never know where you will end up.