[Yogi]

Hi,

Just got back from medicals, all was well except my blood pressure on the day was at 150/100. This is higher than the normal 130/90 or so, which is a little on the high side.

Doc doing medical said I'd have to go to see GP and then get to see a consultant physician who'd do a report from there.

Main cause (being honest) I guess of my BP is likely to be because I am a little on the rotund size - BMI of just under 38.

Anyone know what's likely to happen from here? Am double worried as final cut off for medicals to get to NZIS is 18/4.

Off to see GP tomorrow but would appreciate anyone else's thought's or experiances on this.

Cheers,

Yogi.

[Hannah]

Medicals themselves raise blood pressure, what's called the white coat syndrome. Its wise to take a few readings and see if goes down once you become used to your new clinical environment. I can't advise on NZIS policy on this but would suggest getting your BMI down will almost certainly have a swift impact on your BP (if your reading is generally high and not just due to the 'excitement' of the medical

[wayne]

Dont worry too much about your BMI I got my PR with a BMI of 38 no worries you just have to have a glucose tolerance test to test for diabetes (I tested positive ...bit of a shock) my blood pressure was 74/124 or something like that but after a letter from my doc saying what a goood egg I was got the "golden ticket " in me passport on dac 13th... now if only I could sell the bl**dy house

[Dave & Sandra]

Weird - I just posted a new thread with the same topic. Dave's BP was 178/90. His BMI is only 24.2 though.

Help anybody out there with the same problem and got through.