"Kevin Young" wrote in message .. .
(Also posted to rec.aviation.student - apologies if you're reading it a
second time!)

My class 3 medical has been deferred to the FAA. I'd be grateful for any
advice on how to proceed and what to expect. Is this really as long and
convoluted a process as I've heard?

It's not complicated, just slow. You could call either AOPA or the regional
flight surgeon and they will likely provide you information. I found the regional
flight surgeon's office (at least in this region) to be very helpful to pilots (even
when Joklahoma city is not).