Please take a moment and update your account profile. If you have an updated account profile with basic information on why you are on Air Warriors it will help other people respond to your posts. How do you update your profile you ask?
"ORTHOPEDIC HARDWARE, RETAINED.....
WAIVER: Retained hardware is NCD with no submission required if applicant or designated personnel have completed treatment, are free from symptoms, and retained hardware does not create an obstruction to interfere with flight duties."
Talk to your recruiter about it but I think you'll be fine. Also depends on how long ago the surgery was.