International Travel after Liver Transplant

I have traveled internationally after liver transplant. Been to Mexico and Europe several times. I had to wait a bit to get past monthly blood draw. Once tacrolimus hit stable and consistent trough. I had to be conscious of time change a meds. In Europe I kept same scedule and just took in middle of the night rather than wean into time difference. That would have taken me a week on each side to move 30 minutes daily to get to the 7 hour difference. Just easier to adjust my taking to there time. I do 8 am and pm at home, so I just took at 3 in afternoon and 3 am during evening. I did purchase med jet insurance. I know people who have it. Will fly in with med team and transport you to hospital of choice. I know someone who used it from Europe to Wisconsin when he got sick. It cost me $300 per year. For me worth it for peace of mind. Cost less than ambulance ride back home. It can be used nationally or internationally. Has couple different plans. One provides terrorist or natural disaster evacuation in addition to the medical . That a bit higher. I'm not sure of that cost. I do basic medical. Good luck. If not now, travel is possible.

Thanks so much for the tip of buying med jet insurance.

You're welcome. Good luck and safe travels!.

after 5 years of kidney transplant, we finally went for 1 month, after doing a lot of research and trying to cover all avenues of vulnerability, We just made sure you have meds for simple diarrhea or viral diarrhea. Also made sure that we drank bottled / boiled water through out the journey.. even brushed my teeth. Made sure that during a shower I did not gulp the water. Carried the BP/temperature measurement devices. Made sure had all the meds and carried and not checked into luggage. Bottom line you are most vulnerable to water & hygiene we stayed at places that had a kitchenette ( example Marriott Suites). I survived and am back home 10 days have passed so far so good, next week I will go for all the tests. On the flip side ..drank lot of fresh coconuts.. ate local fruits (bananas, oranges where the skin needed to be peeled). On the non conservative of side of life... we Snorkeled in deep ocean water.. no issues. Last thing I can think of is wear your mask when you find your self in crowded areas.
Have safe travels

Good advice. I had an appointment with infection disease/travel at mayo. Reviewed vaccinations. They did give me one for the area traveling to. Can't remember exactly. Could have been typhoid or yellow fever. Also gave me dose of antibiotics to carry in case travelers diarrhea happened. Carried liquid iv powder mix a told to take if I got bad diarrhea for hydration. Also carry pills in your carry bag. Don't trust your checked luggage. I also carry copy of my blood orders on file with mayo. They give me a copy and I keep with me in case I need blood work for any reason. Probably not high priority but I have them. Yes, and I always use extra diligence on the daily hygiene food considerations we do daily at home. Water biggie. Bottled water only. No ice in drinks etc

Thanks so much for the tips.

Thanks so much for the tips. I have an appointment with infectious disease scheduled at Mayo. I will make sure to ask for the vaccine and antibiotics to bring with me. Thanks again.

Great ideas and posts everyone. I will also be traveling outside the country in 2025 and have an appt with infectious disease/travel at Mayo in January to cover these same issues. Thanks for the tips!

Am learning a lot here. Am 3 months post kidney transplant and planning a trip home to England in June. Am I being too optimistic?

I keep seeing posts about infectious disease appointments- I have my one year postop appointment in February at the Mayo and am going to Italy and Barcelona in August - should I also see infectious disease prior to my trip or can my team give me meds and advice? Thanks