Zwibby

Greetings,

I am just a young guy about to rap up my private and move along with my training. While I am excited non the less to begin making a living off of my passion, I have a medical issue looming over my future career. A couple years ago I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (its an inflammatory bowel disease for those who don't know). While for many it can be a crippling disease, I am lucky beacause I live a normal life without it effecting me despite the fact that I am not on medication which is why I had no problem receiving a First Class medical Waiver. While my case is very mild, there is a good possibility that I will need to have another surgery (a Colan Resection) before I reach 40.

Is anyone here dealing with an Inflammatory Bowl Disease or know someone who is and can share their experiences with keeping their first class medical waiver and how lenient different companys can be with a pilot whos out for lets say a month recovering from a surgery?

Thanks,
Zwibby