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What Are the Different Parts of an Immigration Physical?

Your immigration physical will include several different steps. The first will be a physical examination conducted by your doctor. Your doctor will discuss your medical history with you and will look at or listen to your heart, lungs, ears, eyes, abdomen, nose, lymph nodes, skin, throat, as well as other parts of your body. Your immigration physical will also include tuberculosis blood testing and blood work that will screen for other conditions. Your doctor will verify your vaccination status as well, and if you are missing crucial immunizations, you will need to receive them during your appointment.

How Much Weight Loss Is Considered Safe to Lose Each Month?

The CDC sets a healthy weight loss rate at 1 to 2 pounds a week, setting overall weight loss goals at around 4 to 8 pounds per month. Losing too much weight can sometimes lead to other health problems such as depression, loss of muscle mass, the development of gallstones, nutritional deficiencies, and a possibly permanent drop in your metabolic rate. Thankfully when properly overseen by a physician you can avoid these issues with a medical weight loss program. A big part of the process is ensuring that you lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way.