Medical Hospitalisation Question

[Sarah66 3]

I've been hospitalised twice - once in 2011 with a DVT (Warfarin for a year but no further issues) and once in 2016 with gallbladder issues (now removed). Do I need a doctor's report on these for the medical? 

[JFH 12,189]

Yes, bring a report from the doctor that briefly describes what happened and when. I assume for the removed gall bladder you gave a surgical scar. You will definitely need something to explain that. Even though these are things that will have no impact whatsoever on your visa, it's always better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. 

[Sarah66 3]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I also had keyhole surgery on my ankle but was in and out in a matter of hours. I assume they won't be at all interested in that? By the way I had keyhole for my gallbladder too but you get 4 scars!!  I've written to my GP surgery and asked if they would do a short report on the DVT and gallbladder - I'll see what they will do. Will probably cost me but I don't mind paying. Also need to sort out shots as I haven't had any since school (many decades/moons ago). Need to go to Boots for flu jab as well. 

[JFH 12,189]

You may be able to get the shots from the GP - I got mine done there and at no cost to me. That included the flu jab. It see,s to depend on how friendly the GP is.

 

I would definitely get everything documented. Chances are they won't even ask anything. I have had a brain hemorrhage, stroke, 4 TIAs, have epilepsy and partial paralysis due to the stroke. They weren't interested in any of that. He was more bothered about things like alcohol, drugs, mental health, TB and STDs. 

[Sarah66 3]

Thanks JFH. I like to be prepared. Just awaiting my divorce decree, then can start the process. No idea what the timelines are going to be but need to sell a house and give 3 months notice to my employer so need to start organising. Going to States at end December for 2 weeks so, if visa submitted in November, I think I need to kick everything off when I get back in January. Looking forward to packing a house into a container!!! Would like to have sold up and resigned by the time the London part kicks off so I can react quickly to that. Plus I can move from Scotland down to Cheltenham (home) and catch up with family before I move to the US, and travel to London more easily. Best regards.