Hysterectomy???

whichwayisup · November 27th, 2007, 17:54

Is a hysterectomy a DQ surgery for a class 1 medical? And is there any medication(pain med's) not allowed to be taken ever?

My Flight Surgeon · November 27th, 2007, 20:24

1) The FAA does not care whether or not you have a uterus.

2) Pain medications on an ongoing basis (not just for the surgery) are a DQ. The exceptions might be ibuprofen, aspirin or Tylenol for mild discomfort. More information would help me answer this better.

jtrain609 · November 28th, 2007, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

1) The FAA does not care whether or not you have a uterus.

2) Pain medications on an ongoing basis (not just for the surgery) are a DQ. The exceptions might be ibuprofen, aspirin or Tylenol for mild discomfort. More information would help me answer this better.

I'm living proof of this!

(Sorry, couldn't resist!

)

November 27th, 2007, 17:54	#1
whichwayisup Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Richland Hills Posts: 72	Hysterectomy??? Is a hysterectomy a DQ surgery for a class 1 medical? And is there any medication(pain med's) not allowed to be taken ever? __________________ MEI, CFI, CFII DiveMaster In the air or under the water.

November 27th, 2007, 20:24	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: Hysterectomy??? 1) The FAA does not care whether or not you have a uterus. 2) Pain medications on an ongoing basis (not just for the surgery) are a DQ. The exceptions might be ibuprofen, aspirin or Tylenol for mild discomfort. More information would help me answer this better. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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