Medicals
Dec 6th 2006, 10:02 am
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Medicals
Hello all
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
Dec 6th 2006, 4:31 pm
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Re: Medicals
It takes about an hour (for two) and most of that we found was hanging around for the x-ray. You just take your top off, put a hospital gown on and stand in front of the plate. Bingo x-ray done.
The doctor then goes through the medical questionnaire. They then calculate body mass index i.e take your height and weight. Get you to read an eye chart, look in your eyes, Test your reflexes -patella hammer on knees and elbows, tickle your feet, take your blood pressure, press on your tummy, stick your tongue out
and cough. Take some blood and wee in a pot.
We both got very anxious about it, but it isn't worth it. Its a doodle if you are heathly.
We went to the Cromwell Hospital about a week ago now. But beware they will tell you that it costs £160 (for the x-ray and examination), then they kindly tell you that it is another £140 for the blood tests. They would not tell me the costs prior to attending so there was no choice but to pay up.
Also note they only take cash or a cheque, luckily they had a cash machine in the front entrance.
We should get the results back on Monday evening. I suppose that is not a bad turnaround. But I have to say the service was OK but nothing to write home about.
The doctor then goes through the medical questionnaire. They then calculate body mass index i.e take your height and weight. Get you to read an eye chart, look in your eyes, Test your reflexes -patella hammer on knees and elbows, tickle your feet, take your blood pressure, press on your tummy, stick your tongue out
and cough. Take some blood and wee in a pot.We both got very anxious about it, but it isn't worth it. Its a doodle if you are heathly.
We went to the Cromwell Hospital about a week ago now. But beware they will tell you that it costs £160 (for the x-ray and examination), then they kindly tell you that it is another £140 for the blood tests. They would not tell me the costs prior to attending so there was no choice but to pay up.
Also note they only take cash or a cheque, luckily they had a cash machine in the front entrance.We should get the results back on Monday evening. I suppose that is not a bad turnaround. But I have to say the service was OK but nothing to write home about.
Dec 6th 2006, 6:11 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by nero
It takes about an hour (for two) and most of that we found was hanging around for the x-ray. You just take your top off, put a hospital gown on and stand in front of the plate. Bingo x-ray done.
The doctor then goes through the medical questionnaire. They then calculate body mass index i.e take your height and weight. Get you to read an eye chart, look in your eyes, Test your reflexes -patella hammer on knees and elbows, tickle your feet, take your blood pressure, press on your tummy, stick your tongue out and cough. Take some blood and wee in a pot.
We both got very anxious about it, but it isn't worth it. Its a doodle if you are heathly.
We went to the Cromwell Hospital about a week ago now. But beware they will tell you that it costs £160 (for the x-ray and examination), then they kindly tell you that it is another £140 for the blood tests. They would not tell me the costs prior to attending so there was no choice but to pay up. Also note they only take cash or a cheque, luckily they had a cash machine in the front entrance.
We should get the results back on Monday evening. I suppose that is not a bad turnaround. But I have to say the service was OK but nothing to write home about.
The doctor then goes through the medical questionnaire. They then calculate body mass index i.e take your height and weight. Get you to read an eye chart, look in your eyes, Test your reflexes -patella hammer on knees and elbows, tickle your feet, take your blood pressure, press on your tummy, stick your tongue out
and cough. Take some blood and wee in a pot.We both got very anxious about it, but it isn't worth it. Its a doodle if you are heathly.
We went to the Cromwell Hospital about a week ago now. But beware they will tell you that it costs £160 (for the x-ray and examination), then they kindly tell you that it is another £140 for the blood tests. They would not tell me the costs prior to attending so there was no choice but to pay up.
Also note they only take cash or a cheque, luckily they had a cash machine in the front entrance.We should get the results back on Monday evening. I suppose that is not a bad turnaround. But I have to say the service was OK but nothing to write home about.
therefore does anyone know how hot they are on BMI...i'm very healthy otherwise.
thanks Mandie
Dec 6th 2006, 6:28 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by Littletoe
Hello all
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
Dec 6th 2006, 7:52 pm
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Re: Medicals
ooo, thats all a bit scary, do they take eating too much while pregnant and too damn tired to diet (3 children under 5!!) as an excuse for a high BMI??? best stop the chocolate with everything diet 
Dec 6th 2006, 8:05 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by Littletoe
Hello all
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
Snap!!! I married a Kiwi - they come in handy don't they?!
My 4 kids just got their NZ passports through. I had to have the medical and xray and bloods - thank God not for all 6 of us! Where are you living now?
Dec 6th 2006, 8:10 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by Littletoe
Hello all
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
I hope someone can give me some advice or at least let me know what to expect. My husband and children are all Kiwis, despite this, I need to have a medical and chest ray and all the usual nonsense associated with immigrating to NZ. Firstly, how bloody expensive!! Cheapest quote so far, £215! Anyway, I read through the forms and the sort of things I'm going to be asked and checked for. As far as I know, I'm not dying, I'm not mental and fingers crossed having stopped smoking 4 years ago, my lungs should be pretty healthy. I'm still anxious though, what things do you think are more important to them? I had a baby a few weeks ago, so the body isn't quite as it should be! :scared:
Any input would be greatly appreciated...
Nikki x
I think they have changed the medical since I did mine as mine was simple, i did have to have the xrays, urine sample and blood tests done though
Dec 6th 2006, 8:13 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by kwprwn
also married a kiwi...my medical cost me 180 pounds last aug 2005...I am overweight to and they didnt seem really bothered by that, I dont smoke
I think they have changed the medical since I did mine as mine was simple, i did have to have the xrays, urine sample and blood tests done though
I think they have changed the medical since I did mine as mine was simple, i did have to have the xrays, urine sample and blood tests done though
The NZ medical approved doc in Devon is a Kiwi who comes over for 4 months in their Winter and the rest of the year lives in Lake Taupo - he's got it sussed!
Dec 6th 2006, 8:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Am Loolah
And nobody tickled my feet?!
The NZ medical approved doc in Devon is a Kiwi who comes over for 4 months in their Winter and the rest of the year lives in Lake Taupo - he's got it sussed!
The NZ medical approved doc in Devon is a Kiwi who comes over for 4 months in their Winter and the rest of the year lives in Lake Taupo - he's got it sussed!
he most definitely has that sussed, thats the life
Dec 6th 2006, 8:34 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by kwprwn
tickled feet did I miss something!!! he most definitely has that sussed, thats the life
he most definitely has that sussed, thats the life
Dec 7th 2006, 10:14 am
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Originally Posted by Am Loolah
Hi Nikki,
Snap!!! I married a Kiwi - they come in handy don't they?!
My 4 kids just got their NZ passports through. I had to have the medical and xray and bloods - thank God not for all 6 of us! Where are you living now?
Snap!!! I married a Kiwi - they come in handy don't they?!
My 4 kids just got their NZ passports through. I had to have the medical and xray and bloods - thank God not for all 6 of us! Where are you living now?
Its so FRUSTRATING, my two kids have their passports and my husband LOVES going on about how they can live in NZ or Aussie and I have to go through the damn immigration process! Having kids and a kiwi husband doesn't seem to mean anything, I need to supply all this 'proof' that we're in the stable relationship. What SANE woman marries a Kiwi and has TWO kids or more to get a visa??!! I love NZ, but I just don't love it THAT much! I'm relatively healthy (I'll have to lie about my alcohol in take of course!!), but I only just had baby number 2, so I'm really anxious about the whole BMI thing, I want the Doc to note that I am losing my baby weight (he should have seen me when I was pregnant!). I'm in Bucks by the way! You?
Dec 7th 2006, 10:16 am
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by Mandie.H
I'm bit scared about the bit where you say they check your BMI...I've lost quite a bit of weight in last couple of years but still my BMI's not in the healthy zone of 25 or below.
therefore does anyone know how hot they are on BMI...i'm very healthy otherwise.
thanks Mandie
therefore does anyone know how hot they are on BMI...i'm very healthy otherwise.
thanks Mandie
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Dec 7th 2006, 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by Mandie.H
I'm bit scared about the bit where you say they check your BMI...I've lost quite a bit of weight in last couple of years but still my BMI's not in the healthy zone of 25 or below.
therefore does anyone know how hot they are on BMI...i'm very healthy otherwise.
thanks Mandie
therefore does anyone know how hot they are on BMI...i'm very healthy otherwise.
thanks Mandie
Dec 7th 2006, 2:18 pm
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Re: Medicals
I would go already fasted aswell - that way you dont have to go back and pay for extra bloods.
I starved myself from 1730 the previous day for a 1600 appointment. Sips of water (dont go overboard), no tea/coffee or food. Make sure someone else drives.
take lots of snacks and book a takeaway for after the medicals!
I starved myself from 1730 the previous day for a 1600 appointment. Sips of water (dont go overboard), no tea/coffee or food. Make sure someone else drives.
take lots of snacks and book a takeaway for after the medicals!
Dec 7th 2006, 6:03 pm
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Re: Medicals
Originally Posted by dreamfish
I would go already fasted aswell - that way you dont have to go back and pay for extra bloods.
I starved myself from 1730 the previous day for a 1600 appointment. Sips of water (dont go overboard), no tea/coffee or food. Make sure someone else drives.
take lots of snacks and book a takeaway for after the medicals!
I starved myself from 1730 the previous day for a 1600 appointment. Sips of water (dont go overboard), no tea/coffee or food. Make sure someone else drives.
take lots of snacks and book a takeaway for after the medicals!