advice for medical exam and my fiance

[thinkerlove0212 158]

Can someone tell me exactly what they check and what examinations they do for the Medical screening. I saw a blog from a Filipina that has a great information and nice blog imagrantengfilipina.posterous.com . My concern is that Anne was telling me she had problem and bubble on her stomach. She said hurts. On web cam she showed me. The best I can make out and describe is under her breast is a oval lump 3x6. it did not appear red or infected. My thought is fat deposits. If some one know if A hernia is possible in that location please advise. I pleaded for her to get looked at. She went but not sure what kind of doctor or place she went or just a simple clinic. She is in Tagum. They did not give her much of an explanation and gave her pain killers( her words). I said we need to treat the cause or problem and can not keep taking pain pills. I asked her to find another doctor. She doesn't want to do it alone. I am Returning there first week of February and asked her to to make appointment while I am there with a good doctor, hospital or specialist. Now saying doesnt want to use our time together for that and wants to wait till she is here in US. I will be able to judge myself better when I am there. She is 24 and I think just nervous. I just dont want this to be an issue during Medical exam. She reads on here also and any advice would be appreciated.

[Inky 1,111]

Could be lipoma. She needs to see a doctor. I doubt that it is a hernia.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

Thank you, I will google it and see what I can find. I am feeling I will need to take care of this now in February before medical

[Phils & MI 2]

Thank you, I will google it and see what I can find. I am feeling I will need to take care of this now in February before medical

Tell your fiance she need to go specialist maybe she go Davao Doctor's there have many good doctors...and the best thing you can do and your fiance is to PRAY

[Wally G! 58]

I would have her see a doctor ASAP. This will help to avoid any delays later when she needs to do her medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC). Prayer is best at this time and getting ahead of this now could save her and yourself a lot of worrying and headache.

Good Luck and Good Bless!!

[thinkerlove0212 158]

I would have her see a doctor ASAP. This will help to avoid any delays later when she needs to do her medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC). Prayer is best at this time and getting ahead of this now could save her and yourself a lot of worrying and headache.

Good Luck and Good Bless!!

the lipoma suggestion was a great help and we both feel thats what is. Saying to pray and hope for best kind of ticks me off!

[thinkerlove0212 158]

the lipoma suggestion was a great help and we both feel thats what is. Saying to pray and hope for best kind of ticks me off!

Looking for sound advice and experience. This process is more than a hope and a prayer. On WebMD and wiki it looks as it is. Pain is coming from her bra. I will asses and do what needs to be done there. If a procedure is needed I will try to wait for her to be here. Just now need advice on what they a looking for at medical besides, drug use, disease, sexually transmitted disease, Suicide attempts, scars etc.. Just so they do see lump or feel lump and delay process.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

Inky thank you for advice we looked at seems to be what it is. Your contact can't recieve messages, tried to email you personally.

[Wally G! 58]

the lipoma suggestion was a great help and we both feel thats what is. Saying to pray and hope for best kind of ticks me off!

I apologize if my words sound insensitive and not of the medical advice you wanted to hear.

All I was saying is that a little prayer and going to the doctor will help the mind body and soul. If my wishes and advice is unwarranted I will not give further advice.

Again, may your fiancee get the doctor's prognosis and get a diagnosis on what the lump is.

God Bless you and your...

Edited January 6, 2012 by Wally Greene

[thinkerlove0212 158]

I apologize if my words sound insensitive and not of the medical advice you wanted to hear.

All I was saying is that a little prayer and going to the doctor will help the mind body and soul. If my wishes and advice is unwarranted I will not give further advice.

Again, may your fiancee get the doctor's prognosis and get a diagnosis on what the lump is.

God Bless you and your...

Thank you apology accepted, I just want her to get the care she needs and right care and not have a problem at her exam. I feel she was afraid to tell me, wants me with her and didnt get good medical care and explanation

[Wally G! 58]

Hi Anne and Bret

Here are the hospitals that I was able to research in Tagum and Davao. I would suggest calling them and explaining the lump. They can set an appointment to come in for a check up and exam. Remember this is the Philippines you need to find out what the cost will be and its cash in hand unless she has medical coverage.

Tagum Doctors Hospital, Inc.

National Highway 54,

Barangay Visayan Village, Tagum City

Telephone Nos. (084) 217-3775 / 218-2309 / 218-3132

Telefax No. (084) 218-2309

Davao Doctors Hospital Oncology Center

Davao Doctors Hospital

118 E. Quirino Avenue

Davao City, Philippines

Contact Numbers:

Telephone No (082) 221-2101

Telephone No (082) 222-8000

http://www.ddh.com.ph/

Here is VJ'ers post on St. Luke’s Medical Exam Walkthrough Click here

Medical Examination for U.S. Immigrant Visa Applicants

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

15 years and older - color="#006400"]USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50[/color]

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic does not accept cheque or credit card payments. Fees must be paid in Philippine Pesos at the prevailing exchange rate. Exchange rates are provided by the U.S. Embassy Manila on a weekly basis.

[Inky 1,111]

Inky thank you for advice we looked at seems to be what it is. Your contact can't recieve messages, tried to email you personally.

Your welcome! from your description and from experience with someone in my family having one in almost the same area it sounded like thats what it was. I don't think it would be a problem with the exam but I didn't have my medical in the Phils or anything so i'm not sure if they look badly on that sort of thing but its not contagious or anything like that which is what they usually look for on the medicals. You guys should try to see a doctor and have it examined to at least get a proper diagnosis of it if it is in fact lipoma then choose where to go from there be it surgery in Phils or in the USA etc.

She may have been afraid or embarrassed to tell you - I know i'm afraid or embarrassed to tell my husband things that are going on sometimes.

edit to add - oops! also seems my message area on here was full I didn't even notice lol..thanks !

Edited January 6, 2012 by Inky

[Tahoma 2,292]

Can someone tell me exactly what they check and what examinations they do for the Medical screening.

It's almost certain that the doctor at St. Lukes will see the lump. I don't know if her condition will cause a delay regarding her medical clearance. However, there was a recent thread here on VJ where St. Lukes required a patient to get treatment for eczema before they would give her a medical clearance.

I hope she sees a good doctor right away in case her condition is something dangerous.

[NoneYa 73]

To me, this is real love when the man wants to really take care of his fiancee and wants to see that she gets medical treatment when something is discovered. I provided medical care for my finacee as well but it was a lot of dental that she had to have done. The medical prices there were probably 20% of what it would cost in the US.

Good luck to you and her.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

To me, this is real love when the man wants to really take care of his fiancee and wants to see that she gets medical treatment when something is discovered. I provided medical care for my finacee as well but it was a lot of dental that she had to have done. The medical prices there were probably 20% of what it would cost in the US.

Good luck to you and her.

Thank you all and I will try to convince her to make appointment and we can go there togther when I am there. If lipoma, it seems minor and simple procedure outpatient. Last thing we need is a delay after making it so far! I will report back