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I did just pass a DOT physical 2 weeks ago. How similar are the FAA and DOT physicals?
Matthew
Touchdown! Greaser!
Here's what the AME is supposed to check:
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/
Stewartb
Final Approach
Did your DOT physical address sleep disorders? Currently there is no FAA requirement to do so. The problem with flight physicals is AMEs don't all take the same approach. Some guys figure it's their role to save you from yourself and look for reasons to DQ you. Others see the written regs and figure it's their role to certify that you comply with them. No less, no more. I don't go to an AME for health care. I have doctors for that. I go because I'm required to. Choose your AME wisely and don't offer any info you aren't required to provide. That's my advice.
EminiTrader
Cleared for Takeoff
Weight loss cures a multitude of bad things. I'm restarting my diet after tomorrow. :wink2:[/QUOTE]
Me too
Me too
Doggtyred
En-Route
Im going just toss this out there.. This is medical advice, not certification advice. Untreated sleep apnea can result in high blood pressure, stress, elevated blood glucose, further weight gain, narcolepsy and in the most severe cases right heart failure (which is a really big deal). Without regards to your flying and your medical, if you THINK you have it, you are best served to be tested for it, and if you HAVE it you are best served to treat it.
Sure, losing weight may make it go away.. but if you aren't sleeping well, and your body is secreting excess hormones while under stress, you may not be able to LOSE the weight, as excess cortisol can and does result in weight gain (as well as higher and harder to control blood sugar).
Take care of your health. Your medical will fall into place with a little extra effort and you will reap the benefits for a much longer period of time.
Sure, losing weight may make it go away.. but if you aren't sleeping well, and your body is secreting excess hormones while under stress, you may not be able to LOSE the weight, as excess cortisol can and does result in weight gain (as well as higher and harder to control blood sugar).
Take care of your health. Your medical will fall into place with a little extra effort and you will reap the benefits for a much longer period of time.
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Going on CPAP really helped me lose weight.
Doggtyred
En-Route
I am speaking from experience when I tell you.... you cannot predict when narcolepsy will strike. A nap attack going down the road in spite of you trying to shake it off and stay awake is just as dangerous as a nap attack in a spam can. Thats why there is no difference in the requirements for the classes. Unsafe is unsafe. Its not mission dependent.
asgcpa
En-Route
Having been both a Type II diabetic and having sleep apnea, I decided to have gastric bypass. This led me to lose 130 pounds. Prior to the surgery, I was on a liquid protein diet that actually wasn't bad. Lost 20 pounds in two weeks. PM me if you want link to protein powder that actually tasted decent. Good luck.
denverpilot
Tied Down
And millions of people drive on public roads with these conditions. Life is unsafe. Yawn.
Checkout_my_Six
Touchdown! Greaser!
when airplanes begin to rain down from nap attacks.....then I'll worry more about this.
Those that have issues should be able to self certify just like any other health issue...but, that's IMHO.
Those that have issues should be able to self certify just like any other health issue...but, that's IMHO.