Medical Exam

[vnoe 0]

Hi everyone

I have my medical scheduled next month. Now the problem is I still do not have my passport back from the passport office. Of course they won't let me rush it through and when I made my exam appt they told me I needed my passport. So......I am wondering if anyone knows why they need a passport for a medical??? I wonder if they will let me have my medical without it?????

I figured things were moving smoothly along and then this>>>>>>>>>so very frustrating.

I had read a previous post about the medical and was wondering why when I made my appt they did not tell me that I needed to get a blood test ahead of time???? They told me to bring in my immunization records (of which I do not have), but I do have my twin daughters records. So what do they do then? Why does everything have to be clear as mud with this whole process? Do I need to go see my family physician? I have my regularly scheduled appt there next week anyways...

Whew!

Thanks in advance for your answers that will solve ALL my problems. (fingers crossed...lol)

Have a super day!

V

[Melyssa 0]

Where did you hear you need a blood test ahead of time? I never heard that. Just want to know for my own sake!

[vnoe 0]

Where did you hear you need a blood test ahead of time? I never heard that. Just want to know for my own sake!

Hi melytha

It was a post I read earlier today...I think the topic was "Medical Exam Scheduled Today" and it was by Carlos at Tessa.

I wanna know too!!!! I had thought I had a handle on this..........

[Tinker 0]

I think some people are talking about the titre test. I had one when I started a new job. It's not necessary for you to have. I'm only bringing a copy because I can . All you need is your up to date immunization records. Your family doctor should have them, and if not, could just give you your boosters to make sure.

I don't know what to tell you about the passport. I've been fighting since Nov 7 for my birth certificate.

[vnoe 0]

I think some people are talking about the titre test. I had one when I started a new job. It's not necessary for you to have. I'm only bringing a copy because I can . All you need is your up to date immunization records. Your family doctor should have them, and if not, could just give you your boosters to make sure.

I don't know what to tell you about the passport. I've been fighting since Nov 7 for my birth certificate.

Hi Tinker

I hope that is all. I don't have any of my immunization records. I talked with Public Health here in Sask. and due to my age (ahem..I'm only 39) they no longer have any records. So when I talked to the receptionist at the Dr. office she said that would just mean my blood test would cost more (sure..why not). So needless to say by the time my girls and I are done with the medical costs...its gonna be about 500.00 or more. geesh...do they think I'm made of $$$....I just want to get married to my Prince!

Thanks

V

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm 34, and sk stil had them ,lol. Ya if u dont have any imminization records, then one has to get a titre doem to see what shots u have had. More needles, enjoy!!

[vnoe 0]

I'm 34, and sk stil had them ,lol. Ya if u dont have any imminization records, then one has to get a titre doem to see what shots u have had. More needles, enjoy!!

Flames

I will see if I can get my Dr. to do this next week....maybe speed things up. Needles...urgh!!!! (just look the other way and take a deep breath)........

[Tinker 0]

Okay, I thought I was all set on the immunizations, now you guys have me wondering about the influenza shot I had done at work. Suppose a note from them saying I've had it will have to do. Not interested in another one.

Vnoe, seems it's just more and more $$$$, at least it's CAD,

[vnoe 0]

Tinker

everyone is wanting $$$...lol.

I guess my main worry right now is getting my passport. I talked to the passport office the other day and ended up talking to this woman with the personality of a badger. She says "you should have applied earlier" "you should have taken it to a drop off location instead of mailing it" .... well shoulda woulda coulda...but I didn't. I live in the middle of nowhere...mailing was easier. I guess applying in November...then having it reject cause my pic was too shiny...and so on...I guess I figured it would have been here by now. I got my girls about 1 month ago...thank goodness they weren't so shiny.

Now that extra needle isn't looking too bad!!!!

[mozplay 28]

When you go to your doctor's this week, take a list of the required immunizaitons, and either get your doctor to give you a titre test or simply do the shots again. If you have not had your MMRs or a DTP since you were a baby, then you should get them again anyway. This will save you a bundle.

Mo

[mozplay 28]

This is the Carlos et. al. post..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&hl=medical

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm pretty sure the %% they get from these immigration medicals go straight into the DR's pockets, and not declared at tax time, lol Thats why most only accept cash!! Sort of like the fellow that was repointing my chimney a few years back in Victoria. I handed him a cheque, he just looks at me, and asks for cash. Well a cheque is good as cash, ya, but no one else (revenue canada) knows about it,lol

[vnoe 0]

thanks for all the info.....

i'll keep my fingers crossed for the passport...and I still have to get my photos.

Flames...hope the guy did a good job on the chimney...lol

Happy weekend!!!!!!!!!!

V

[Flames9_RN 358]

He was a regular business, but he had his new apprentice do the work (he watched) saved me big $$$$. I got in the car, went to the ATM and got him his $$$, lol

[Tinker 0]

Hmmmm

Wondering if we can find one of the doctor's that'll just watch so we can save some money!!