Retention of Med CAT 1 (Sleep Apnea)

[imapo16]

To make it short and sweet,

I believe that I have some sort of sleep apnea. I've noticed the usual symptoms of sleep apnea affecting me way more nowadays.
I recently did a sleep study test and am awaiting for the results. At the same time, I requested a leave of absence for medical reasons since I don't feel myself ''fit to fly''. (Drowsiness in the afternoon and a lot of brain fog.)

My questions is after getting the right treatment for my sleep apnea which is probably a CPAP machine, what are the next steps for me to go back to work? Do I have to redo a medical exam? Wait X amount of time getting treatment with the CPAP to prove it's working? I've heard many outcome and was wondering if any Canadians pilot who experienced what I am experiencing right now could tell their stories about the process.

Cheers.

[Aviatard]

To make it short and sweet,

I believe that I have some sort of sleep apnea. I've noticed the usual symptoms of sleep apnea affecting me way more nowadays.
I recently did a sleep study test and am awaiting for the results. At the same time, I requested a leave of absence for medical reasons since I don't feel myself ''fit to fly''. (Drowsiness in the afternoon and a lot of brain fog.)

My questions is after getting the right treatment for my sleep apnea which is probably a CPAP machine, what are the next steps for me to go back to work? Do I have to redo a medical exam? Wait X amount of time getting treatment with the CPAP to prove it's working? I've heard many outcome and was wondering if any Canadians pilot who experienced what I am experiencing right now could tell their stories about the process.

Cheers.

Once your treatment has started get a statement from your doctor that ordered the sleep test as to the effectiveness of the treatment. You’ll probably also need a report from your CPAP machine that shows you’re using it. Then go see your CAME with your reports in hand. They will send it to TC who will then give you a ruling on your medical status. It took me about 8 weeks to get reinstated but your case may be different.