medical question

[triple7]

I recently had surgery on my pectoral muscle in the left chest. i was bench pressing and the tendon ripped from the bone. they repaired it surgically by transfering the tendon into the bone through a series of weaves and holes in the bone. rehab is set to start next week, and i am back to typing, driving, carrying things. just nothing weight bearing related to the pectoral. my question is, what scenario would void your medical? i have a 3rd class medical, and have never had any issues in the past for my knee. i would get back to flying once i felt safe and comfortable. is there any part of the regulation that states that a medical will become invalid following any procedure or illness? i am planning on waiting a few more weeks before i fly, but want to make sure i dont need to see the dr again to get my medical revalidated. thanks

 

[Snow]

Unless you can't move all your limbs, are blind or are about to keel over and die, you shouldn't have any problems getting a 3rd class medical.

 

[flyguy]

I don't think this would void a medical once you recover, but I'd suggest having an AME help you decide when you are healed enough to fly.

 

[Minnesota_Flyer]

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I don't think this would void a medical once you recover, but I'd suggest having an AME help you decide when you are healed enough to fly.

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Definitely call your AME and ask whether you need to come in or not. There's a line somewhere between the self-cert. (i.e., getting over the flu) and the need for approvals/waivers, etc. (i.e., you are recovering from a heart attack), and I've never understood how we are supposed to know where that line is.

If you're a member, AOPA is another good resource.

MF