eddieb7 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi All, We have recently submitted our 190 and are just waiting patiently for a Case Officer to be assigned. Yesterday, I was informed that I have a tear in my Meniscus (a cartilage in the knee - Injured playing 5-a-side football) which can only be repaired by Keyhole surgery. I am a little concerned as to how this could affect my medicals. What if I have the surgery and while recovering I am asked to get my medicals done. Will this affect my medical? Would turning up in crutches be an issue? Is there anybody out there who has any similar experiences? Thanks Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You just get a letter from your surgeon/specialist detailing: what is wrong, what the treatment is/was and the prognosis - and submit that with your medicals. Shouldn't be a problem, but the key is to provide as much info as you can so they don't ask for anything else and delay. I'm guessing for you the prognosis outcome will be improved mobility etc., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb7 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks Ali, for such a quick response. Sounds pretty straight forward. I don't have full info on the injury/treatment at the moment (had MRI scan and telephone conversation with Physio who has referred to surgeon). But, by the time I get to doing the medicals I'm sure I will be able to supply full info. Thankfully the injury is really just preventing me from exercising (Anything that involves a lot of running. I had ran a half marathon last year and had planned a full marathon this year, but I am going have to cancel that now). It doesn't really affect my day-to-day life, which is just as well as I have 2 very young and very active children. So improved mobility and allowing me to get back to normal exercise will be the main outcome. I feel sure that it wont be an issue, but there is always that little niggling doubt at the back of your mind. Cheers Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhishri Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 First post ever and responding based on my understanding after going through the medical section of DIAC, I do not think it should be a major concern as for visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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