FAA Medical Advice

[Delta Whiskey]

I am looking for some advice from anyone who has lost their medical in the past and got it back. I am in the early process of getting my first class medical back after waiting the 12 months after surgery required by the FAA.
I am debating using a service offered by Pilot Medical Solutions (leftseat.com) or going it alone. Pilot Medical Solutions appears to be a reputable company, however, the are asking approximatly $1100 for their services. Has anyone used them or recommend them?
If you went it alone, I would be interested in learning the process you went through, and whether you would do it again.

Thank you for any advice or comments.

DW

 

[Lrjtcaptain]

I had a medical taken away for some meds i was on after a surgery as well. Anyways, it took 3 months to get it back. I wasnt flying proffesionally at the time but wanted to get it back so i could finish up one of my ratings. Anyways, all i did was call OKC and talk to the AME down at the office. He typed mine up and sent it that day.

 

[RockyMnt1]

Getting the Medical back

I went it alone after undergoing chemo for cancer.
I just copied everything related to the incident and sent it in to OKC. Also included a statement from the treating doc. You might give OKC a call to understand exactly what they need.

A close friend also lost his 1st class after a heart attack and quad by pass. So don't give up hope.

If you need help you might check out Virtual Flight Surgeons in DEN.

Good luck. I know how naked it feels not to have that medical.

 

[JimNtexas]

Don't forget to at least call the AOPA. They have some knowlegable people there who can give you good advice.

They helped me get my ducks in a row when I had a medical issue on my last physical.