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If you have had a Gastric Bypass and are planning a trip, having a Travel Insurance policy in place is a good idea before you leave your home. We do not cover a gastric bypass if you plan to do the procedure abroad. To get a quote by telephone,… Read more...
Gastric Bypass Travel Insurance
If you have had a Gastric Bypass and are planning a trip, having a Travel Insurance policy in place is a good idea before you leave your home.
We do not cover a gastric bypass if you plan to do the procedure abroad.
To get a quote by telephone, contact us at 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757.
Summary of Cover (per person)
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | - | £2,000 | £5,000 | |
| Medical Expenses and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | |
| Personal Liability | - | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | |
| Personal Possessions | - | £2,000 | £3,000 | |
| Personal Money | - | £400 | £400 | |
| Delayed Departure | - | £100 | £100 | |
| Missed Departure | - | £500 | £500 | |
| Legal Expenses | - | £25,000 | £25,000 | |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 | |
| Overseas Return Quarantine | Included | Included | Included | |
| Medical Excess* | £500 | £150 | Nil | |
| Standard Excess* | £100 | £75 | Nil |
*Excess payables vary depending on the claim benefit.
JS Travel Insurance has partnered with Goodtogoinsurance.com to provide this Travel Insurance that covers a Gastric Bypass. Goodtogoinsurance.com is a trading name of Ancile Insurance Group Limited, Registered Address: Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2NQ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - No. 471641.
Travel Advice
- You should wait 6 - 8 weeks after surgery before taking a holiday, and you should discuss this with your Physician.
- If you travel within 6 - 8 weeks, check with the Airline regarding their specific policies.
- Inform the policy provider that you have a Gastric Bypass, even if it is being controlled, so you are covered.
- When booking flights, ensure you have an aisle seat with plenty of leg room to do leg exercises to reduce the risk of blood clots.
- Take more than enough medication/supplements with you in case of delays or loss. Consider splitting this out over a few bags, and take plenty with you in your hand luggage.
- Keep the medication in its original packaging. This will reduce airport security issues and help you identify the medicine if you require more while abroad.
- Consider packing your food to avoid falling into bad habits at the airport/on the flight.
Travelling after a Gastric Bypass
- Take medication/supplements in your hand luggage (take extra in case of delays).
- Perform leg exercises to increase circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots.
- Wear compression stockings.
- Stick to your dietary regimes and requirements; don’t slip because you are on holiday.
- Remember only to drink alcohol in moderation (about 1 unit per day - about half a pint or half a glass of wine).
Useful Website
Gastric Bypass - Health Information
