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Overweight with poor blood work. also stopped breathing for 2 minutes at a time during sleep. need md-signed statement to fly non-economy. help!!!
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You need help: not note . If you are overweight , stopped breathing for 2 mints , most likely sleep apnea you may not be a candidate to fly , till your medical condition improves . Get medical help get cured then you don't need any note .
Answered 8/26/2015
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