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Medical & How long have you been waiting?
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Thanks, Kerry4sam. I've been told that if I get the surgery done, and if it's been done by six weeks (at least) before the medical, and if this medical occurs within 6 months (phew!), I'll only have to do the medical again - not start from the beginning. So I've decided to bite the bullet and (for reasons other than just to do with AGS and medicals, etc), get the surgery in the New Year. I've checked it out and it'll be less than 3,000 so I'm just going for it. I'll probably save that amount over the years anyway with no more lenses, eye tests, etc. Not going to be there in February but maybe the one after?hey, at least though you know you have options and it really ain't a closed door for you. Were you given a time-frame to decide by, as to whether you would get laser treatment done? Well done on passing everything else though
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Thanks, Kerry4sam. I've been told that if I get the surgery done, and if it's been done by six weeks (at least) before the medical, and if this medical occurs within 6 months (phew!), I'll only have to do the medical again - not start from the beginning. So I've decided to bite the bullet and (for reasons other than just to do with AGS and medicals, etc), get the surgery in the New Year. I've checked it out and it'll be less than 3,000 so I'm just going for it. I'll probably save that amount over the years anyway with no more lenses, eye tests, etc. Not going to be there in February but maybe the one after?
Thats the right attitude EGOSHEA, we're all disappointed for you but you should definitely hit the ground running and get the surgery asap..
Edit: My current employer doesn't give a character reference..but they can confirm I am emplyed (company policy not to give character references) will that be enough? (filling in the BR Form still)0 -
Well, went for the medical today. Passed everything except the eye-test. I was way off on that part in terms of my level of vision without correction. Either I get laser eye correction surgery or thats it (for either the reserve or full-time). Very disappointed, needless to say.
The very best to everybody else at each stage of the way. Good luck to you all.
Sorry to hear that EGOSHEA, and i agree with my good auld friend Kerry4Sam, well done on passing everything else.. just a quick question if you dont mind about eye test... Are you only tested for your level of vision without correction.. I make the requirement no problem without correction but im not so sure with correction... My left eye is a bit weak but they said theres no need for glasses, like i said that why im wondering if they test you only without correction.
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Thanks Tommy-Kerry and Funkyflea.Tommy-Kerry wrote: »Sorry to hear that EGOSHEA, and i agree with my good auld friend Kerry4Sam, well done on passing everything else.. just a quick question if you dont mind about eye test... Are you only tested for your level of vision without correction.. I make the requirement no problem without correction but im not so sure with correction... My left eye is a bit weak but they said theres no need for glasses, like i said that why im wondering if they test you only without correction.
As for the test, I would assume that one's vision with correction would normally be assessed also. However, because mine had failed (quite badly!) without correction, the doctor really just checked to see if I was colourblind (I'm not, thankfully) and then called it quits with the eye test.0 -
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It is indeed very possible for someone like youself with a BMI higher than 30 to be very healthy. In fact, people of athletic build - especially muscular types involved in, say, rugbybarneycotter wrote: »tanks im 6.2 and about 109 kg witch is about 30.6bmi but i wouldnt consider myself over weight or unhealty as i play alot of rugby and need my size - often show up as being over 30. It's a common criticism of the BMI itself. However, given the apparent strictness of the test, coupled with the method of BMI calculation they use (i.e. not a calipers in sight), I'd respectfully suggest that you bring it down to at least a little below 30 for the medical. If you're active anyway, this shouldn't be a problem. You're barely over 30 and would only have to lose a few pounds. Good luck with it. 0 -
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the bmi is really getting me, i was 29 in September, joined the gym, bmi went up to 31.67 but my body fat came down to 29 from 34 i think. my GP tells me that my body fat should not be above 25 max. a bmi over 30 with a body fat of 25 or less would indicated an ok muscle mass to fat ratio. but then she said my waist size of 35 inch is small for my body fat and bmi measurements. so iam i right in saying, the way it stand now, because my bmi is over 30, i can not pass the medical. i only realized last week when i went to get the medical form signed that my bmi had gone up. and to get it down to 30 i would need to shed 13 pounds, in just over a week, not realistic,
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the bmi is really getting me, i was 29 in September, joined the gym, bmi went up to 31.67 but my body fat came down to 29 from 34 i think. my GP tells me that my body fat should not be above 25 max. a bmi over 30 with a body fat of 25 or less would indicated an ok muscle mass to fat ratio. but then she said my waist size of 35 inch is small for my body fat and bmi measurements. so iam i right in saying, the way it stand now, because my bmi is over 30, i can not pass the medical. i only realized last week when i went to get the medical form signed that my bmi had gone up. and to get it down to 30 i would need to shed 13 pounds, in just over a week, not realistic,
When do you weigh yourself? i.e. what time of day and how often?0 -
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4pm? That means your bowels and stomach are not emptied as you have probably eaten during the day already. To accurately weigh yourself, it needs to be first thing in the morning after you have gone to the toilet.
Muscle does not weigh more than fat, that is a myth. i.e. a kilo of fat weighs the same as a kilo of muscle. Unless your a beginner to weight training, it is near impossible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time. With regards to body fat % decreasing and muscle mass increasing this is known as beginner gains. Eventually your body will adapt to the stresses your putting on it, and you will have to focus on one aspect of training; fat loss or muscle gain.
Do me a favour and weigh yourself first thing in the morning after you have went to the toilet and before you have anything to eat or drink. If it does not vary I would be surprised tbh. If you train very very hard high intensity with a low calorie diet you could lose quiet a few pounds in one week.
i weighed my self this morning, was 3 lbs lighter, i have been working with a trainer who is recognsied my the Irish Olympic council. so i know i have been doing things right. we have been focusing on wieight loose, but you need muscle to loose weight, so weight training plays it part. as for fat versus muscle, equal weights need not mean equal quantities ie. 1kg of fat = 1 kg of muscle, but a 1m squared box filled with fat weights lighter the a 1m squared box filled with muccle. but i know what your saying, thanks eroo 0 -
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