help! I'm afraid I might fail my medical exam!

[EZgoing378 0]

Well, Doctor, a guy scratching "I miss you" in his arm is hardly OCD and no qualified physician would diagnose it as such. That is a very hard diagnosis to make and besides, last I checked OCD is NOT contagious.

It may be true.... I didn't write the rules.... it is subjective at best... and a mental disorder is NOT contagious but in this section it does NOT to be....

If you are deemed to be a risk to yourself or anyone else, you could be denied....

So people with tat's and nose rings could be denied also by lumping them in with this guy and calling it a "mental disorder?" I am sure some VO's don't like their kids with them but can't deny someone entry into the US for the same.

It also says that (A) In general.-Any alien-....(iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)-(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others.

There is just no way this guy scratching "I miss you" in his arm demonstrates any pathology that anyone qualified health professional would consider a threat.

I wouldn't worry about it but as for those tongue rings, belly piercings, tatoos, other body part piercings, numerous earrings and other cultural body art, if we go by this standard, all of those could be denied. I think reasonable judgement and common sense tell you that your husband has nothing to worry about.

[maset09 0]

ok, given that i wont fail (thanks for making me calm down) how about the part where we plan to have the operation in the US? is that a good idea? we know its cheaper here, but we just dont want to get delayed further coz we plan to marry on the same date of his proposal, which is September 14 and there's still so many things to do thanks again in advancec for the replies

hi maset,

I would suggest to have your operation done here in the philippines becoz its only cheaper here compare to USA.Aside from that, there is a laser surgery like radioactive. I have a hyperthyrodism too and had my radioactive last june 2008 and believe me the lump in my neck has totally gone after 2 months.Try to ask to your endocrinologist if you are advise to undergo radioactive. It's a bit expensive compare to the operation.

lyn

really?! thats good to know. how long did the whole process go? will it take me a month, you know, like after the procedure, i need to be quarantined right? coz i thats radioactive! if its not too much to ask, can you give me a ballpark on the cost of radiocative therapy vs operation? just PM me pls. thank you so much

hi again,

For me i had 3 days quarantined in the hospital then after that u can go home.You didnt feel anything in neck at first, after a week u will noticed the lump got swollen a bit.Actually the cost radioactive depends upon the size of your goiter.if your goiter is small then u will get small dose only..for me i got 2 dosage and each dose cost more or less 15,000 plus the Isolated room in the hospital (the room is expensive than the other normal room), doctor's fee and etc.But before you undergo the radioactive you have to undergo thyroid scan and TSH first then 15 days iodine diet (walang salt sa pagkain, no eggs, bread, no dairy products.) The total cost more or less 60T..surgery is lesser but my gasgas kana sa neck mo tsaka parang 4 doctors yung mag assist sayo kase merong doc sa heart mo, the dugo mo, of course yung endoc mo nakalimutan ung isa.Actually my sis in law is now in manila para paopera sa goiter nya. Wla kase xang option for radioactive talagang surgery lang ang option nya.

So i would suggest sayo ask ka nlang sa endoc mo if ok ka maradioactive..if ok ka then go for it..dont worry about radioactive painomin kalang ng doctor mo ng gamot parang malaking capsule then after mo matake yun wala ng pwding lumapit sayo.hehehehehe..

lyn

thanks lyn! youve been a big help

i wish you both goodluck!

[payxibka 10,045]

So people with tat's and nose rings could be denied also by lumping them in with this guy and calling it a "mental disorder?" I am sure some VO's don't like their kids with them but can't deny someone entry into the US for the same.

It also says that (A) In general.-Any alien-....(iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)-(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others.

There is just no way this guy scratching "I miss you" in his arm demonstrates any pathology that anyone qualified health professional would consider a threat.

I wouldn't worry about it but as for those tongue rings, belly piercings, tatoos, other body part piercings, numerous earrings and other cultural body art, if we go by this standard, all of those could be denied. I think reasonable judgement and common sense tell you that your husband has nothing to worry about.

I am not qualified to make that above highlighted statement and neither is anyone here on VJ particularly from a distance of 30,000 feet... or 10,000 miles. There have been people who were sent off to get a mental health evaluation because they had a thought of suicide 15 years ago.... It may not eve end up is a refusal of the visa but it is not to say that all will go smoothly and "he will have no problems"... Which was the statement that I was responding to.

Edited May 14, 2009 by payxibka

[Brettanne 1]

You will be fine as long as you are fit to travel. I have a friend who came here on a k3 visa with a heart problem and she decided also to have the surgery here. She also submitted all her medical results during the medical exam.

Edited May 14, 2009 by Brettanne

[Peace be still 6]

Will his medical Insurance cover the surgery since it's a pre-medical conditon?

[Got Charmed 0]

We will keep you in our prayers, stay strong and stay positive, you in some ways are an inspiration so keep on keeping on sista.

[ManilaIdaho 2]

Actually, according to my endo @ St.Luke's ,if it's not really necessary to have an operation,they wont operate on you,as for my case,i was working in pldt then and i was already planning on availing the early retirement plan that's why i chose to have an operation while it was still free.and having it operated will not guarantee that it wont come back,mine came back and on medications again You might not need an operation and might just take pills for hyperthyroidism.

Anyways,whatever decision u'll make,i wish u good luck

[maset09 0]

We will keep you in our prayers, stay strong and stay positive, you in some ways are an inspiration so keep on keeping on sista.

aaaww, thanks girl

[maset09 0]

Actually, according to my endo @ St.Luke's ,if it's not really necessary to have an operation,they wont operate on you,as for my case,i was working in pldt then and i was already planning on availing the early retirement plan that's why i chose to have an operation while it was still free.and having it operated will not guarantee that it wont come back,mine came back and on medications again You might not need an operation and might just take pills for hyperthyroidism.

Anyways,whatever decision u'll make,i wish u good luck

oh im sorry to hear that, and I thought that when its taken out it wont come back unfair actually, my endoc told me that i should have the opeartion coz its getting noticeable (maybe coz shes a doctor thats why for her, with just one look, she knows i have a goiter?) but, its up to me when and where. I have 8 nodules in my neck by the way i had the biopsy last 2005 it was all benign. I think its because i sing a lot? and I really "belt" when i sing.i dont know. oh well, ill have the medical on monday. 3 days from now pray for me. I will update you guys. thanks!

Will his medical Insurance cover the surgery since it's a pre-medical conditon?

we're working on it.my fiancee's trying to find out now.

You will be fine as long as you are fit to travel. I have a friend who came here on a k3 visa with a heart problem and she decided also to have the surgery here. She also submitted all her medical results during the medical exam.

thas good to know. thanks!

You will be fine as long as you are fit to travel. I have a friend who came here on a k3 visa with a heart problem and she decided also to have the surgery here. She also submitted all her medical results during the medical exam.

thas good to know. thanks!

[rebeccajo 14]

Moved to Consulates as the discussion is more appropriate in that forum.

[maset09 0]

as you can see in my timeline guys, I passed the medical I would like to tank all of you for the kind words, assurances and encouragements i really appreciate it God bless you all!

[manilagirl 0]

as you can see in my timeline guys, I passed the medical I would like to tank all of you for the kind words, assurances and encouragements i really appreciate it God bless you all!

glad to know that.congrats and goodluck on ur interview.