Originally Posted by
ppilot
What sort of problems might I have with my AME? The doctor that did the surgery advised me not to even tell my AME, but that seems like a mistake.
Your doctor gave you some very bad advice. Never hide anything from the FAA. If you belong to a Union, seek advice from the Aeromedical Committee. Another good resource is
Virtual Flight Surgeons . VFS has an excellent reputation relating to pilot medical issues.