existing medical condition

[Jozzyd]

Hi everyone, does anyone know of an insurance company who will cover me, i have my operation date (spinal disc removal) which is Tuesday of next week and would like to make sure i am covered should anything untoward happen. As the surgery is risky i have no idea if when it is completed the condition is still 'existing' or not, according to the insurance companies?? Can't believe i have to be at the hospital 7.30 am!!!!!1

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

sorry to hear about your operation
give Marks and Spencer a phone they are normally quite good
and NFU they are good too
hope this helps
xxxx

[diamond]

I suppose it depends when you want to travel.

[dksbbs]

I think it will count still as a preexisting condition, my father had a heart valve issue which was successfully repaired but he now has to take out specialist insurance to cover his heart which is not cheap even though he uses an insurance company that has setup a deal with Heart Club members..

Have you tried compare the market?

Dave

[Jozzyd]

Haven't tried anywhere yet Dave, i only found out today that i was going in Tuesday !! Will have a look though. Did not want to travel with standard insurance as it could be dodgy. My consultant said i can fly 6 weeks after op and as we are flying out 28th July hopefully will be ok. I normally book insurance when i book the holiday but knew i would end up having surgery!

[ajgaj]

Could try Citybond Suretravel

[iain678]

found saga web site very good they have a list of all medical conditions and you click on them and you get cost at the end no waiting on a phone been asked to spell it out .they do insurance for ages 50 and above.sorry if you are younger

[Jozzyd]

Thanks Iain but not old enough That sounds just what i am looking for

[starchild01]

Hi everyone, does anyone know of an insurance company who will cover me, i have my operation date (spinal disc removal) which is Tuesday of next week and would like to make sure i am covered should anything untoward happen. As the surgery is risky i have no idea if when it is completed the condition is still 'existing' or not, according to the insurance companies?? Can't believe i have to be at the hospital 7.30 am!!!!!1

Firstly Jozzyd, good luck with your operation. Fingers crossed that it will be a success
Secondly, if you bank at Lloyds TSB, they are very good with their insurance. My hubby has a heart condition, diabetis, high blood pressure and a back problem, and a main blocked artery(?) in his left leg and he manages to get cover at a very reasonable price

[John_Lane]

I have high blood pressure, diabetes, stents in arteries, and various other heart related issues.

http://www.essentialtravel.co.uk/ sorted me out quickly and relatively cheaply.

Enjoy

[Jozzyd]

Thanks John, they only want £20 more which is more than fine by me. Thanks everyone x

[LynnJenny]

good luck for your op everything will be fine get well so you can go and have a good rest in icmeler

[Jozzyd]

Thanks LJ xx

[Fanny]

good luck for your op everything will be fine get well so you can go and have a good rest in icmeler

sounds good LJ. now all you've got to do is look forward to, and enjoy your hol xx

[Jozzyd]

Will do Fanny thanks, all packed and ready for tomorrow

[daviemc]

I'm struggling to get travel insurance, has anyone had surgery for peripheral vascular disease, if so could you please post who you got insurance with.

Davie

[John_Lane]

Hi Davie

Have you tried http://www.essentialtravel.co.uk/

I've had stents in my arteries and have high blood pressure, diabetes, and various other heart related issues.

Not quite "Peripheral" Vascular Disease which usually refers to areas outside the heart but pretty close?

They seem to be able to cover pretty much anything at a cost.

Let us know how you get on.

Another John

[daviemc]

Thanks John, I tried them but they wouldn't cover my condition.

[Jozzyd]

Hi Davie, i typed 'peripheral vascular disease travel insurance' and it brought quite a few up, don't know if that will change once you put al your info in Post Office are usually pretty good

[daviemc]

Had a look at them Jozzyd, will give them a call tomorrow and see what they come up with.
Just tried M&S they want £181.46 to cover me for 2 weeks