What documentation to take to AME for a"healed" ulcer

[MikeTuggle]

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Doc…

I know that the FAA gets a bit concerned about certain conditions such as – in my case – an ulcer bleed.

I had a surprise ulcer bleed last October (with hospitalization), as a result of my stupidly taking 2 full strength aspirins every day for several months. (I thought that if a “baby aspirin” was good that full strength one would be even better.)

I was scoped and the GI doc could see the ulcer but it was already healing after 2 days, so no additional intervention was required. I have been on pantoprazole since then.

I have a follow-up visit tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. Since I need to the local AME as soon as possible to get a new 3rd Class certificate (my old one is expired), I understand that I need to get my GI guy to write up some kind of report to give to the medical examiner.

What does that write-up need to say? (I hope you don't tell me I need to get another endoscopy.)

Thank you VERY much!

 

[We'll see....]

I gave my doc the page from the AME guide that describes an ulcer and what to do...

I am well past the 6 months for a bleed and my doc thinks its unjustified to have me go back under anesthesia to be "scoped" again. I will take his write-up with me (whatever it is) and we'll see.

 

[MikeTuggle]

The post above was from me...

Main thing in the AME Guide is:
"Evidence of healing must be verified by a report from the attending physician that includes the following information:
* Confirmation that the applicant is free of symptoms
* Radiographic or endoscopic evidence that the ulcer has healed [My doc thinks this is unnecessary... since he saw it on day-3....]
* The name and dosage medication(s) used for treatment and/or prevention...."

 

[denverpilot]

@MikeTuggle : Why not find and consult with an AME who's been through the protocol and knows exactly what is wanted, before submitting anything?

 

[bbchien]

There has always been an "or" for six months of recovery, doc's testimonry as to lack of symptoms, lack of anemia, (and the icing on the cake is a heme negative stool swipe by the doc), which obviates the re-scope.

 

[MikeTuggle]

Thank you, Denverpilot and, thank you, Dr. Chien!!!

I like the idea of the occult wipe. Should I take my most recent labs with me showing Hgb is now ~13+?
I'll call my doc tomorrow to see if I can arrange another short visit.

(I went nuts over the weekend trying to find a way to get to you for just such advice. You are an incredible resource.)

 

[bbchien]

my access is in my teeny byline.....