medicals next tuesday
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medicals next tuesday
we are off for our medicals on tuesday and we are flapping. i know i am overwieght and the wife is worried about me as well. how flexiblw with the weight issue are they if you have a job offer. any help and advcie would be appreciated.
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Your BMI needs to be less than 35 I think, otherwise you will be referred for a glucose test.
NZIS Medical Forms - D2
BMI* In light weight clothing and stockinged feet:
If BMI > 35 in adults or > 97th percentile for applicants aged 15-19
years of age, or waist circumference of females ≥ 88cm, males ≥ 102cm,
arrange and attach fasting lipids and fasting glucose tests.
BMI* In light weight clothing and stockinged feet:
If BMI > 35 in adults or > 97th percentile for applicants aged 15-19
years of age, or waist circumference of females ≥ 88cm, males ≥ 102cm,
arrange and attach fasting lipids and fasting glucose tests.
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Good luck to you.
#4
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Good luck. Try wearing loose trousers so it doesn't push your belly up!!
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thank you everybody, will need more than loose trousers, wonder if i can lose a cpl of limbs hahaha, keep the faith
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Good luck, we could've had ours next Tuesday, but have pushed them back to 16th June to give OH some time to get rid of his love handles, as his BMI and his girth are bit too borderline for comfort!!
Anybody knows of any 3-week crash diets he could go on that won't mean starving himself?
Anybody knows of any 3-week crash diets he could go on that won't mean starving himself?
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Cholesterol levels is one of the bloods, needs to be below 5, start cutting down on cheese, eggs now and alcohol. Have a free test at the chemist to give you some idea of levels.
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If you are overweight you will need extra bloods - FASTING bloods so don't eat from at least midnight, this will save you a few days at least.
Visit your local chemist as they generally do blood glucose levels and cholesterol for free, then you will have some idea of what your results will be, you should then know if you are going to encounter any difficulties.
Visit your local chemist as they generally do blood glucose levels and cholesterol for free, then you will have some idea of what your results will be, you should then know if you are going to encounter any difficulties.
#9
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We'll have the same problem jimanddebs, my OH has a bit of a keg going on rather than a six pack!
nicola
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Re: medicals next tuesday
He plays rugby 3 times a week ( which he's quite good at - the smaller kids just bounce off him ) So he gets plenty of exercise
Should I worry ? Should I put him on a diet ?
He's quite happy with his size - nobody dare bully him
love Alice xxxxx
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This will calculate it for you!
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/magazine...bmi/index.aspx
My BMI is 22.4 but my waist was a couple of cm over the limit, so still had to have blood test. If you know your waist is going to be over, it doesn't matter what your BMI is, they will still want fasting blood test, sobest thing would be to fast for 12 hours (water only!) before your appointment. That way, they can take all the bloods they need and you won't have to go for a further test!
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/magazine...bmi/index.aspx
My BMI is 22.4 but my waist was a couple of cm over the limit, so still had to have blood test. If you know your waist is going to be over, it doesn't matter what your BMI is, they will still want fasting blood test, sobest thing would be to fast for 12 hours (water only!) before your appointment. That way, they can take all the bloods they need and you won't have to go for a further test!
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Alice, this is from the medical forms -
D2 BMI*
In light weight clothing and stockinged feet:
If BMI > 35 in adults or > 97th percentile for applicants aged 15-19 years of age, or waist circumference of females ≥ 88cm, males ≥ 102cm, arrange and attach fasting lipids and fasting glucose tests.
My son was 14 when he went for his medical. He is 6ft 2 and 13st 2lb and his waist wasn't measured. He also is not required to take blood tests as under 15. He is also very fit, playing rugby, basketball, tennis, cricket and golf - he also goes to a teen gym.
Doc asked for me to be present for medical as 'mum will know his medical history!' although I did turn my back when it came to the 'cough' command!!
D2 BMI*
In light weight clothing and stockinged feet:
If BMI > 35 in adults or > 97th percentile for applicants aged 15-19 years of age, or waist circumference of females ≥ 88cm, males ≥ 102cm, arrange and attach fasting lipids and fasting glucose tests.
My son was 14 when he went for his medical. He is 6ft 2 and 13st 2lb and his waist wasn't measured. He also is not required to take blood tests as under 15. He is also very fit, playing rugby, basketball, tennis, cricket and golf - he also goes to a teen gym.
Doc asked for me to be present for medical as 'mum will know his medical history!' although I did turn my back when it came to the 'cough' command!!
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Re: medicals next tuesday
thanks for all the help and advice. had medicals and all was cool, my bmi was , well lets not go there but evrything else is well within limits. up to nz house now really, i have also lost a half stone in a week so will keep going. excellent medical center and great doctor made us feel relaxed and wife and son were very relaxed. price was excellent as well. will keep every one updated with how we get on.
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Hi ya, can I ask which medical centre you used as we are booked into the bridge clinic for next week and was wondering if it was the same centre.
Thanks
Steve and Dee
Thanks
Steve and Dee
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We're also going to the Bridge Clinic, booked in for 16th June, let us know how you get on, will you!
Good luck!!
Good luck!!