MEDICALS - My day today
Feb 18th 2006, 4:46 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by WendyC
We're always worried about weight 
You will be fine, just relax
You will be fine, just relax
Feb 18th 2006, 4:50 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
Im sure it will be fine, just tell them before you started this visa mallarky you were a size 10 and just look at what all this stress has done to you! Then obviously they will realise it is all their fault and welcome you to Aus!
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Feb 18th 2006, 4:54 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by Rachelle
Fingers crossed! Is it possible to be excited, nervous, optimistic and dread something all at the same time!! I cracked it!
Good luck, let us know how you get on
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Feb 18th 2006, 4:57 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
ABSOLUTELY - I was the same... still cant belive it is done apart from the waiting...
Good luck, let us know how you get on
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Good luck, let us know how you get on
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Feb 18th 2006, 5:02 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by Rachelle
Will do! - can't wait to find out so we can get on with life! i'm sure everyone feels the same everything goes on hold!
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Feb 18th 2006, 5:25 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
Hi all,
We went for our medicals today at Gatwick. Have to say first class in terms of the least amount of stress.
Arrived at 11:45 for our appointment at 12:00 receptionist apologised as the Doctor was running to time! Sure enough at 12:00 on the dot Oliver was called in. The receptionist then took me to do height, weight and urine sample. Got to the scales and she said "take off as much as you can - especially shoes" so i did. When i got on the scales, i was amazed as they are obviously a little out compared to my scales as i was half a stone lighter. Then the receptionist read the weight off in such away that made me about 3 more pounds lights (total loss by their scales 9 pounds lighter) then she showed me in to a toilet and gave me a beaker thing, she said "go mid flow and dont fill it up" Couldnt help but laugh. So i did my thing then waited for Oliver to come out of the Docs.
When i went in had a quick chat while he looked through the form, started with blood pressure while lying on the couch. Listened to chest using. All fine. He tok some blood, had trouble finding my vien but got it done fine.
Then got up and did an eye check reading a letter chart like they have in the opticians. Kept my glases on throughout. Then read a short passage from a book (small print) Looked in my ears, looked in my eyes, asked me about things i had mentioed on my form IBS and mild depression) Watched as he filled in the rest of the form and saw him tick me as an A
Told me all about his family, asked about Australia plans etc. Showed me the door.
NO BOOB GROPE
NO STRIPPING DOWN TO THE BRA AND PANTS
NO LECTURES ON WEIGHT
Then walked around the back of the surgery to the Bupa hospital and got the Xrays done. Then home!
Cost £207 per adult.
Highly recommended! Loved them, they were helpful and kind.
Hope this helps someone who was is as worried as i have been the last few days. Just finished a lovely meal of steak and chips with HUGE glass of wine, no more worrying about the weight!
Lisa.x
We went for our medicals today at Gatwick. Have to say first class in terms of the least amount of stress.
Arrived at 11:45 for our appointment at 12:00 receptionist apologised as the Doctor was running to time! Sure enough at 12:00 on the dot Oliver was called in. The receptionist then took me to do height, weight and urine sample. Got to the scales and she said "take off as much as you can - especially shoes" so i did. When i got on the scales, i was amazed as they are obviously a little out compared to my scales as i was half a stone lighter. Then the receptionist read the weight off in such away that made me about 3 more pounds lights (total loss by their scales 9 pounds lighter) then she showed me in to a toilet and gave me a beaker thing, she said "go mid flow and dont fill it up" Couldnt help but laugh. So i did my thing then waited for Oliver to come out of the Docs.
When i went in had a quick chat while he looked through the form, started with blood pressure while lying on the couch. Listened to chest using. All fine. He tok some blood, had trouble finding my vien but got it done fine.
Then got up and did an eye check reading a letter chart like they have in the opticians. Kept my glases on throughout. Then read a short passage from a book (small print) Looked in my ears, looked in my eyes, asked me about things i had mentioed on my form IBS and mild depression) Watched as he filled in the rest of the form and saw him tick me as an A
Told me all about his family, asked about Australia plans etc. Showed me the door.
NO BOOB GROPE
NO STRIPPING DOWN TO THE BRA AND PANTS
NO LECTURES ON WEIGHT
Then walked around the back of the surgery to the Bupa hospital and got the Xrays done. Then home!
Cost £207 per adult.
Highly recommended! Loved them, they were helpful and kind.
Hope this helps someone who was is as worried as i have been the last few days. Just finished a lovely meal of steak and chips with HUGE glass of wine, no more worrying about the weight!
Lisa.x
Congratulations on passing the medicals, it will be our turn in the next couple of weeks hopefully!!
You say you went to Gatwick, was it the Gatwick Park Hospital you went to?? My mum worked their for years if she was still there would of been her doing the xrays!! They are a really good hospital. That is where we would like to go, you said the cost of an Adult how much was it for a child, do you know??
Very Very Very Very reasuring to see you say you are several stone over weight I am like wise and it has been a bit of a worry even though the diet is going well for both myself and husband it isnt shifting fast enough!! ha ha
Thanks for your help
Feb 19th 2006, 5:26 am
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
NO BOOB GROPE
NO STRIPPING DOWN TO THE BRA AND PANTS
NO STRIPPING DOWN TO THE BRA AND PANTS
Feb 19th 2006, 9:23 am
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by Welshie
I had to do the above!!
Feb 20th 2006, 6:18 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by Welshie
I had to do the above!!
Feb 20th 2006, 6:28 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Lisa
Thanks for the wonderful description of your meds,
We too will b going to Gatwick (once we get the nod from our agent)
I've been stressing about them for a while, so was really relieved to read your post!
Phew, think i need a glass of wine to celebrate! 
Thanks for the wonderful description of your meds,
We too will b going to Gatwick (once we get the nod from our agent)
I've been stressing about them for a while, so was really relieved to read your post!
Phew, think i need a glass of wine to celebrate!
Feb 20th 2006, 6:48 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by alan and sam
Lisa
Thanks for the wonderful description of your meds,
We too will b going to Gatwick (once we get the nod from our agent)
I've been stressing about them for a while, so was really relieved to read your post!
Phew, think i need a glass of wine to celebrate!
Thanks for the wonderful description of your meds,
We too will b going to Gatwick (once we get the nod from our agent)
I've been stressing about them for a while, so was really relieved to read your post!
Phew, think i need a glass of wine to celebrate!
Lisa.x
Feb 20th 2006, 6:55 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
Glad to know its been helpful ... good luck with everything
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Oh, just thought, do they check your liver?
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Feb 20th 2006, 7:33 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by cheri-pie
Well its been a great help to me. I've gone back on the drink! I dont need to worry about weight so much now.
Oh, just thought, do they check your liver?
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Oh, just thought, do they check your liver?
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Feb 20th 2006, 7:49 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
Wouldnt know how they would do that anyway... sorry. If they can check through the bloods then maybe. There is a question on the form about how much alcohol you consume a week - just make sure your answer is within healthy guidelines
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Thanks Cheri x
Feb 21st 2006, 3:15 pm
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Re: MEDICALS - My day today
Originally Posted by oliverandlisa
ABSOLUTELY - I was the same... still cant belive it is done apart from the waiting...
Good luck, let us know how you get on
Lisa.x
Good luck, let us know how you get on
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I think we'll be having that bottle of wine that's been shouting me from the fridge tonight!