Glastocat Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I am two minor medical issues and am worried that they will affect my application. Firstly I have had two depressive eepisodes in my life, once when I had PND eleven years ago, and when I was treated for stress and depression starting two years ago. I had over a year off work, but I have been back at work now for a year and am completely cured, off all medication etc. Secondly, I am fat, and this gives me high blood pressure. I am currently dieting (with great success so far) and this is bringing down my blood pressure, but it is still on the high side. I also get white coat syndrome, so it goes through the roof when I go to the doc! My doc gave me a 24 monitor once a while ago and my blood pressure was fine then. So, my question is, will these issues affect my application? Should I bring anything to my medical to say these issues are cured and / or being treated? Or is that a waste of time? I fully intend to get rid of these health problems by losing weight and am in the process of doing this, but need to apply in the mean time as losing the weight will take me six months or more. Does anyone have any advice or experience on this? Many thanks for any answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastocat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I forgot to say, I am applying for a Spouse Visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellsparkles Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'm not 100% sure about the visa and your condition but I have mild asthma and they didnt seem too bothered by it. I would also like to say well done for being proactive a sorting yourself out!! Chances are the more you freak out about the visa your BP will go up too!! The thing is dont worry. The medical is merely a formality to ensure you are not going to cost the Oz government lots of money. If you want some advice/support re:diet give me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glastocat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks ShellSparkles! My diet is going well so far, I have lost 32lbs so far (in ten weeks!), so I am very happy about that, but I have a lot more to lose. I know I will do it though, I put on the weight because I was depressed, and I am no longer depressed. And the thought of the medical (and the beach in Oz!) is fantastic motivation! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellsparkles Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I know the beach reward very well!!! Seriously though relax It will be grand. I had myself up to hido before my medical managed to convince myself I had Aids and TB - I have a very overactive imagination. In the end I just stressed out for no reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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