Travel insurance

[bobbycat]

Hi

I live in the UK and can't find travel insurance as I had a bleed and then bandings done from August last year unto now April when varices were not banded and have shrunk We would like to go abroad next year..anyone been in this situation? Please can anyone advise. I have PBC cirhossis. Thanks

[Dawn5590]

Have you tried Avanti? They were the only company who would insure me with numerous health issues

[puresilver in reply to Dawn5590]

Was it expensive dawn?

[bobbycat in reply to Dawn5590]

Thanks! Will check it out .....fingers crossed.

[Dawn5590 in reply to bobbycat]

See other post for my prices. Also could try All clear or ok to travel

[puresilver]

Good post this Bobby cat, I've cirrhosis and copd, anyone help please I'd like to know too

[Dawn5590]

Cost just over £600 for an annual worldwide inc USA policy for myself and my hubby

[Dawn5590 in reply to Dawn5590]

Sorry was £543 with discount I got. Have got a code somewhere for it if I can find it 😊

[bobbycat in reply to Dawn5590]

Hi..thank you..did you have a varise bleed, this seems to be the problem.....

[Dawn5590 in reply to bobbycat]

No I have chronic Pancreatitis, PEs, Sepsis, Fatty Liver, Prolapsed discs, Thrombophlebitis, Ascites but not Varices bleed

[bobbycat in reply to Dawn5590]

You have enough to contend with....without the varices....you seem very brave.

[Dawn5590 in reply to bobbycat]

Thanks but believe me I'm not brave just realistic. Got to live life to the max whiie ever I can because you never know what life's going to throw at you next.

Be kind to yourself and enjoy your trip 😊

[RonShirt in reply to Dawn5590]

I have Cirrhosis of the liver and had trouble getting multi-trip insurance. All the firms I tried seemed to reject me because when they asked if I had been diagnosed with 'Varices' I told them what it said on my medical report - which was "Possible Varices". So I thought about this and decided that actually this didn't constitute an actual diagnosis. So this time I answered (truthfully) no I hadn't been diagnosed as having them. And bingo I was accepted by Avanti! The cost was around £500 for European multi-trip.

[markdago1]

Try allcleartravel, my insurance was £225 and I have ulcerative colitis,psc and am undergoing chemo for cancer as well

[clairey27]

I went with coverwise and it was very reasonable. I have polycystic liver disease and reflux.

[Hidden]

Hi

This company I have found very good and could be worth a try

Travel Insurance 4 Medical

The Customer Services Team,

Travel Insurance 4 Medical.telephone: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

The prices quoted very reasonable

David

[fizzix50]

Same is true for my hubby - we were able to get cover using the comparison medical insurance site, all clear do this, goodtogo insurance too. Not cheap - currently ~ £240 for a three week trip - but worth the peace of mind. I hope you get this sorted and have a wonderful time.

[Hidden]

Hi bobbycat

If you would like to drop an email to us at [e-mail] then we will be happy to email you back with a list of insurance companies who say they will cover those with a liver condition.

Best wishes

Carol

[Hidden]

I think it may depend on how far your traveling. I had varices prior to my transplant. I understand that because these are small veins, they could easily burst or be affected by the changes in cabin pressure on a plane. I personal wouldn't fly anymore. Which is a great shame as I loved to fly the Italy each year.

[Millie09 in reply to Hidden]

Have you thought of coach travel to Italy? As thats where I'm going next year. Touring to rome, Pompeii; sottento.then ferry crossing over to Capri 😊

[Oscardog]

So did I ...love Italy