transient_queen |
01-11-2006 12:58 PM |
Ok, here's the deal....
Back in Sept 2005, my liver suddenly failed for unknown reasons. I had a liver transplant. I am now doing fine, and I'm still planning on going to Europe for 2 months this summer, assuming my doctors approve (and I don't see why they wouldn't). So, by the time I go, I'll be 9 months out, which should mean I'll only need blood tests once a month. I'm going to try and convince them to let me go 10 weeks without a blood test, but if they won't, how would I get one in Europe? Would I have to pay for it? I know alot of places in Europe have free health care, but is it free for an American citizen? I have health insurance here, but I'm not sure if it would cover a non-emergency blood test overseas. Also, I'm going to be buying my prescriptions in bulk before I leave, but in the event that I run out, how do I go about refilling them? (These are very specific drugs, so I wouldn't feel comfortable buying some sketchy generic version of them). Sorry if the questions seem vague--I know it varies by country, but I was thinking if I needed anything done ovre there I would get it in Britain, so I wouldn't have to worry about learning how to say "I've had a liver transplant" in 5 different languages. :doctor:
-Kate
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