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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... GET A QUOTE FOR TRAVEL INSURANCE WITH COVER FOR GASTRIC BYPASS

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

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