Hello friends,

I had discussed this question earlier but want your advice again as now I have to make a decision.

I applied with an AEO at the London office and my case began procession according to ECAS on 12th Feb 2009. I haven’t heard any thing from then yet after that.

As mentioned earlier, I am an obese person, my blood sugar levels are high and I have early diabetes as well as little high blood pressure. As of now I don’t have any other ailment and everything is just fine.

My doctor has advised me to go for the Weight loss surgery (Gastric bypass); he suggests that as I am young and my BMI (body mass index) is high I am a valid candidate for the surgery. He also suggests that the surgery is the only option left for me to loose weight and lead a healthy life ahead.

He suggests that however now I am ok, but in the near future I might be getting a lot of diseases due to my weight and the surgery is a necessity for me. It is an elective procedure.

He has suggested that with in 2 months of my surgery I will have reversed the diabetes and blood pressure and start losing weight and will become healthier. There are many cases to prove it, and I have done my research as well and am inclined towards getting it done.

However this immigration process and medicals I what is causing concern.

There are two scenarios.

1. I don’t do the surgery until immigration is completed. - In this case I will be a candidate with diabetes, and High Blood pressure (both mild) and a very high BMI.

2. I do the surgery before the medicals are requested. - I will be a candidate with no or very less diabetes and normal or very mildly high blood pressure, lesser BMI and on track to a healthier life. But will have gone through a MAJOR SURGERY.

I need your advice which of these scenarios is better for immigration.
Will having a major surgery done Jeopardize my chances for immigrating to Canada?

Would I be a better candidate for immigration in the 1st or the 2nd scenario?

I wouldn't mind waiting until the medical if my current condition is not a problem , but the time line as we all know for the process is very uncertain.

Please friends and seniors I need your expert opinion on this, as immigration to me is as important as my health and vice-versa.

Waiting for your advice.

Thanks and best regards.

Kash.

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KASH

I don't think Canadian Government punish you for having a surgery. Just my thoughts. I would worry about health first and then immigration.

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A Proud Indian Canadian