How do I get permission to fly when diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? I was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea a few weeks ago.  I'm told that this somehow complicates my ability to get a license (I haven't started on my license yet.)  I'm having a hard time figuring out what the FAA page is trying to tell me (and what the accompanying "helpful chart" means.)

Could someone who speaks FAA style legalese give me a run down of what is being said?  I just want to know if I'm allowed to fly with treated sleep apnea, and what I need to do to make sure my medical is completed properly...
When an Aviation Medical Examiner, AME, issues you a medical certificate, that is the relevant "permission" you need. Having sleep apnea complicates that issuance process, but doesn't necessarily make it impossible. Along with what you read on the AOPA forums, I would suggest making an appointment to talk with a local AME, preferably one who has accomplished this process with other pilots before. He can give you a picture of what the process is likely to look like in your case, which is a better answer than assuming that your journey will look like that of somebody you read about on the internet.