maple

Help - meds tomorrow all very nervous. Are having them in Upminster Essex - 2 adults and 3 kids - anyone got any useful advice? Thanks

amancharan

the only advice is that u dont worry as there is nothing to panic!! just an x-ray and blood tests!!
if no one suffers frm any disease, then no worries at all!!
cheers

frankieforehead

Pretend you're in labour....lots of deep breaths and plenty of water for the urine test.
Good luck
frankieforehead

Jingle

And I think someone said once (for females only) wear big pants ....!!!

Good luck, Jen

MJ23

My advice to you is RELAX! I was nervous like you, so I registered a little bit of high blood pressure. It wasn't much, and the Dr. said it was because I was nervous from the test itself!

Did I ever mention that I generally hate going to hospitals?

Discoverynew

I would not advice to drink plenty of water in the case if you have problems with high blood pressure: liquid increases the blood pressure.
Good luck!!!

wensamjam

Hi Maple,
good luck, you will be fine. There is nothing to worry about. My son had a temperature the day of our medicals, but he got through it ok. Let us know how you get on.

ross&carolyn

We went for ours three weeks ago - 2 adults and 3 children as well!!! It was far easier than I expected. I went in first, took about 40 mins but then I stayed with the doctor and went through all the childrens question and answer forms so when they went in it was much quicker for them as all he had left to do was the physical stuff with them so they were only in for about 10 mins each then. My ten year old son was a bit suprised at the testicle check!! My eight year old daughter thought it was fun, especially when she had to jump and then hop around the room (checking co-ordination!!) My 21 month old was not impressed at all and started crying as soon as he produced the stethoscope!
My husband went in last (and very pleased at being able to hand over 3 kids going mad in the waiting room to me!)

I don't know how old your kids are but I would say take lots of snacks and drinks and toys for them as three hours in the waiting room is very long and very boring !!!

Good luck

Carolyn

Canada Bound

Good luck for tomorrow, we had ours in Liverpool yesterday and although very thorough not as bad as we were expecting. Having 2 children I agree with Carolyn, take some goodies for the children as the waiting is a real long time. For us, my husband went first, then me and then I went through all the paperwork for the boys and then they were both seen each in turn, over 3 hours later we were all done(and a few quid lighter!!!!). Would thoroughly recommend Dr. MacKean in Liverpool to anyone in the North West for his relaxed manner and his child friendly attitude.
Hope all goes well and let us know how it goes.

Tiaribbon

Don't worry - there is nothing to them. My daughter took a book and some colouring stuff. We all went in together and doctor just checked us out in turn. Whatwith the x-rays and blood tests, it took about 3 hours in total but we were wandering around from department to department so didn't seem like as long.

Majj

It should be a doddle! I think I might have done medicals for something in that surgery.

wensamjam

Hi,
we aslo went to Dr Mackean on the 5th March, and yes he was very thorough, but good. We took a video for our 4 year old son, he watched abit of it, but he did want to explore the big house they had. Do take some things for your children maple, we were there from 11am to 2 pm, so i did take a little pack lunch for him. You will be fine, let us know how you get on.

maple

Hello everyone - Thanks for all the advice. Well we survived! All was ok - Edward who is 8 was also a bit surprised at the testicle check and growled very loudly 'whys he touching my privates?' Luckily enough the doctor saw the funny side. It took just over an hour at the surgery and then we went to the local hospital for x-rays. While waiting (all of 20mins) hubby got talking to another guy and his family who are also going to Canada. They applied 18 months ago under skilled worker - they also had three kids although slightly older than ours - and like us can't wait to go for very similar reasons!

amancharan

SEE, everything went fine
u were freaking out fr nothing!!!!!
U have cracked it mate....
its time u go to a pub and enjoy
PP request is on its way!!! am i talking too much????
maybe!

frankieforehead

Excellent...in two - three weeks time you should have your Passport request...depends how much holiday CHC take for easter. But you're there now....CONGRATULATIONS