Monotone...there are certain things I struggle with too.... phrases that usually start with "Yeah, but what if....." and other ones that include "Yeah but I was always taught......" or "We always used to do it like this...."
Posts / Questions regarding Medicals & Fitness
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 05:23 PM
Occy health get in touch with the lovely Michel! I want to proceed with my application 
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 10:13 PM
Occy health get in touch with the lovely Michel! I want to proceed with my application
Did you get the 1 week review email tonight? I've got my lung retest on Thursday lunchtime
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Posted 03 April 2012 - 11:15 PM
Did you get the 1 week review email tonight? I've got my lung retest on Thursday lunchtime
Yea, even though I've been and they told me I was fit to proceed.
Interesting to say the least, Good luck for that man! Just reember to blow as hard as you can and for as long, A pro-longed peakflow if you will.
#230
Posted 04 April 2012 - 08:43 AM
I suggest go to swimming pool and hold your breath until you pass out, rinse and repeat.....that will improve your lungs no doubt.... 
Disclaimer: do not try this at home......it is a joke kids. stay safe.
Disclaimer: do not try this at home......it is a joke kids. stay safe.
Edited by Woody, 04 April 2012 - 08:43 AM.
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Posted 05 April 2012 - 02:11 PM
Did you get the 1 week review email tonight? I've got my lung retest on Thursday lunchtime
Grumble, was just under again. Grumble grumble
#232
Posted 05 April 2012 - 02:44 PM
Grumble, was just under again. Grumble grumble
What does this mean now for you?
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Posted 05 April 2012 - 02:54 PM
What does this mean now for you?
Next step is to get passed over to the Force Medical Officer who will make a call based on my latest test (which was so close and much much better than the last one). If not, then it will probably be a retest in a couple of weeks.
My doc moved me onto a different reliever inhaler that has done me the world of good, and all being well after another two weeks, I should be at full strength again.
Bit annoying when I train 3x a week, run marathons and referee international football, but cant blow hard enough for the first second of the test!
#234
Posted 05 April 2012 - 05:54 PM
Next step is to get passed over to the Force Medical Officer who will make a call based on my latest test (which was so close and much much better than the last one). If not, then it will probably be a retest in a couple of weeks.
My doc moved me onto a different reliever inhaler that has done me the world of good, and all being well after another two weeks, I should be at full strength again.
Bit annoying when I train 3x a week, run marathons and referee international football, but cant blow hard enough for the first second of the test!
I find it hard to believed that someone that is medically trained to the standard of an FMO would ever fail you if you can accomplish that lot!
Sure you'll be fine!
#235
Posted 05 April 2012 - 06:24 PM
Next step is to get passed over to the Force Medical Officer who will make a call based on my latest test (which was so close and much much better than the last one). If not, then it will probably be a retest in a couple of weeks.
My doc moved me onto a different reliever inhaler that has done me the world of good, and all being well after another two weeks, I should be at full strength again.
Bit annoying when I train 3x a week, run marathons and referee international football, but cant blow hard enough for the first second of the test!
Do you have any proof of the marathons, never know take it with you just to push the issue and prove you are fit.
Edited by Woody, 05 April 2012 - 06:24 PM.
#236
Posted 05 April 2012 - 06:37 PM
Do you have any proof of the marathons, never know take it with you just to push the issue and prove you are fit.
Yea that's a good shout actually, I can imagine people would attempt to blag their way through. Some sort of evidence should do your case wonders! Again, good luck
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Posted 06 April 2012 - 07:01 AM
I find it hard to believed that someone that is medically trained to the standard of an FMO would ever fail you if you can accomplish that lot!
Sure you'll be fine!
Well, we'll see what they say, if it's a no, I can't have any complaints, the limits are there for a reason. I'll keep training and everything until I get there, won't give up on it.
As far as evidence of the marathons goes- I have many medals, but don't really want to go down the route of trying to pursuade them, I'd rather it's just done 'normally' if that makes sense?
#238
Posted 06 April 2012 - 06:00 PM
Some sort of evidence should do your case wonders!
It's like you're some sort of cop...
#239
Posted 06 April 2012 - 06:34 PM
Well, we'll see what they say, if it's a no, I can't have any complaints, the limits are there for a reason. I'll keep training and everything until I get there, won't give up on it.
As far as evidence of the marathons goes- I have many medals, but don't really want to go down the route of trying to pursuade them, I'd rather it's just done 'normally' if that makes sense?
Your a better person than me, I'd push my case as hard as I could. Never lie, but the way I see is it. Letting the doctor make a more informed decision based on all the facts
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:51 AM
challenge the doc to a race!!!
This must happen......
#242
Posted 07 April 2012 - 02:37 PM
If my GP was the FMO then Jonny Vegas would be able to get in!challenge the doc to a race!!!
#243
Posted 08 April 2012 - 10:19 AM
This must happen......
Agreed, I shall chaperone this race! Three laps around the HQ!
If my GP was the FMO then Jonny Vegas would be able to get in!
Thank you for putting that vision into my head Boodeny 
Edited by CJay, 08 April 2012 - 10:20 AM.
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 04:32 PM
Hey got an email from Sally today saying I was fit to carry on to the next stage which is training, I'm I right to assume this means that I've passed my drugs test and my vetting has all gone ok?
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:22 PM
Hey got an email from Sally today saying I was fit to carry on to the next stage which is training, I'm I right to assume this means that I've passed my drugs test and my vetting has all gone ok?
I would think so! You talk as if you had something to hide in the drugs test
Looks like we'll be on the same course then! What district you applying for?
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:26 PM
Well I got this email today.... "Further to your recent medical assessment, I am pleased to inform you that you are now fit to proceed to the next part of the recruitment process which is your training and attestation. I will contact you again, as soon as possible, with the details of the next available course.
Regards
Sally". So does this mean that my drugs test was negative and my vetting has cleared?
Sorry for re posting, I'm on my phone and doesn't show. Haha no nothing to hide just the email wasn't very clear! In bath what about you?
Regards
Sally". So does this mean that my drugs test was negative and my vetting has cleared?
Sorry for re posting, I'm on my phone and doesn't show. Haha no nothing to hide just the email wasn't very clear! In bath what about you?
Edited by Mae123, 11 April 2012 - 09:27 PM.
#248
Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:31 PM
Well I got this email today.... "Further to your recent medical assessment, I am pleased to inform you that you are now fit to proceed to the next part of the recruitment process which is your training and attestation. I will contact you again, as soon as possible, with the details of the next available course.
Regards
Sally". So does this mean that my drugs test was negative and my vetting has cleared?
Sorry for re posting, I'm on my phone and doesn't show. Haha no nothing to hide just the email wasn't very clear! In bath what about you?
Bristol myself, I think that does mean all is cleared, would had definitely thought the drugs at least.
I had the same ( or extremely similar ) email enclosing the dates, and to await Michels(Bristol's sally) contact to book on.
I think it's time for you to start smiling and rake the drinks in
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:36 PM
Yea it's a relief, been such a loooong process, I first applied 2 years ago this september! I have dates Sally sent me a while ago and got a feeling it'll be that course which starts with the induction in August the 19th then module 1 on 1st sept!
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Posted 11 April 2012 - 09:47 PM
Well well done, deserve it after waiting that long. I only applied last December? :o Yea same as me, bring it on!Yea it's a relief, been such a loooong process, I first applied 2 years ago this september! I have dates Sally sent me a while ago and got a feeling it'll be that course which starts with the induction in August the 19th then module 1 on 1st sept!
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