I would wait until the Medichecks results come back. They take about 7 - 10 days, so it may be borderline getting them returned in time. Like most people you also probably underestimate exactly how much you drink, so it might be touch and go with the reading.
I'm not worried now mate , thankyou for your response though
Abstain totally or you will not pass the medical CDT
Great to hear! Can I ask what your results were?Flew through the Medichecks test. Medical in a couple of days
0.8 on the 17th, not touched a drop since eitherGreat to hear! Can I ask what your results were?
Oh wow that's amazing!! What a great result.
Medical nowdays can take up to 3weeks when you phone to book your slot in.when i received my letter,after 3 weeks was my medical booked.but for some can be quick it all depends on what slot is empty for the GP to do your medica
Brilliant thanks Mike, that's really useful info. I was worrying only earlier today as I read on the forum some people do seem to really be still struggling with their local DVLA medical practice. I'm hoping I won't be one of those as I'm so ready for being back on that road! Can I ask where abouts you are if you wouldn't mind? I'm in CheshireMedical nowdays can take up to 3weeks when you phone to book your slot in.when i received my letter,after 3 weeks was my medical booked.but for some can be quick it all depends on what slot is empty for the GP to do your medica
Dont worry mate you be fine.as soon as you have your letter ring them up and you be sorted hopefully it wont be a long waitBrilliant thanks Mike, that's really useful info. I was worrying only earlier today as I read on the forum some people do seem to really be still struggling with their local DVLA medical practice. I'm hoping I won't be one of those as I'm so ready for being back on that road! Can I ask where abouts you are if you wouldn't mind? I'm in Cheshire
..iam from south wales,all the best on your application
Cheers mate! Hope all goes well for you too!Dont worry mate you be fine.as soon as you have your letter ring them up and you be sorted hopefully it wont be a long wait
I totally agree it does make you worse but I also think the worse cases are on here,, my partner a year ago had the hro medical,, put it this way judging on what's on this forum he shouldn't of got a 10yr licence back but he did,, they didn't contact his gp although he's never been to the gp so there's nothing there,, said he drinks in the guides but didn't abstain just cut down a bit right before the medical didn't have a low cdt score but obviously just made it.. When he was banned the second time his breath reading was so high he had community service and tagged and he seemed to sail through the medical with no background checks so who bloody knows,, anyway Andrew I also have my medical tomorrow so best of luck to you, let us know how you get onThe best advice I can offer for people struggling with anxiety is to not spend too long on this forum. It really messed with my mind. I drink about 12-14 units per week, 11 days before my medichecks test I drank 27 units. Medichecks test came back 0.8. had no reason to worry and if you read too much of this forum it will just make you worse with worry.
It's also gone really quite quickly up to now for me. The longest wait was once I'd sent the D1 form off (6 weeks) Then bang on 6 weeks I got a letter from the medical team (which is when I stopped drinking) . It's in Altrincham, I had to text a number with my details and the doctor got back to me the same day, booked me in for the 31st. She said the next one would be end of April.
So my licence is due back officially 27th April, the way things are going, and with my low CDT, I may we'll be driving bang on time
Actually Andrew, the Medichecks CDT test confirmed almost exactly what you are drinking per week. It is designed to catch those drinking to excess as the CDT levels in your blood build up over time with increased alcohol consumption.The best advice I can offer for people struggling with anxiety is to not spend too long on this forum. It really messed with my mind. I drink about 12-14 units per week, 11 days before my medichecks test I drank 27 units. Medichecks test came back 0.8. had no reason to worry and if you read too much of this forum it will just make you worse with worry.
It's also gone really quite quickly up to now for me. The longest wait was once I'd sent the D1 form off (6 weeks) Then bang on 6 weeks I got a letter from the medical team (which is when I stopped drinking) . It's in Altrincham, I had to text a number with my details and the doctor got back to me the same day, booked me in for the 31st. She said the next one would be end of April.
So my licence is due back officially 27th April, the way things are going, and with my low CDT, I may we'll be driving bang on time
I was just giving my advice mate.
And it was appreciated. Made a nice change to all the horror stories I've read!
And I agree! Yes it took me 12 weeks to receive a letter to book my medical after I sent my application but I got my licence back 17 days after my medical (but because of the delay it was 7 weeks after my ban ended) but I was happy. Its not all horror stories
Looking at your time scales we excatly the same.but as long as everything is sorted its all good
