This topic is about a private pilot who is living with a temporary ostomy and is concerned about renewing their FAA medical certificate. The pilot is curious to know if having an ostomy affects their eligibility and if other pilots with permanent ostomies have successfully renewed their certificates.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. The FAA does not list an ostomy as a disqualifying condition, and it is not classified as a disability by the federal government.

2. Standard FAA medical requirements, such as those for vision, cardiovascular health, and mental health, still apply. The presence of an ostomy is generally not considered relevant to flight safety.

3. When filling out the FAA MedXPress application, you must report all surgeries. The Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) will inquire about the ostomy and note whether it is temporary or permanent.

4. There is an example of a commercial pilot with a permanent ostomy who continues to pass a first-class medical examination every six months without any issues.

5. You have a couple of options regarding your application:
- You can proceed with the application now, expecting routine questions from the AME but no special restrictions.
- Alternatively, you can wait until after your reconnect surgery to apply, which would avoid discussing the temporary ostomy, although the surgery itself must still be reported.

6. The medical standards for a third-class certificate, which is for private pilots, are less stringent than those for second- or first-class certificates.

7. For the most current medical standards, you can refer to FAA.GOV, where you will find that there is no specific prohibition related to ostomies.