What To Pack for Surgery in Thailand

June 6, 2018 Kirsten Beck

According to what suits your needs, please see the CosMediTour suggested packing checklist below as a handy guide to get you started. Keep in mind, try to pack as lightly as possible:

Necessary Items

Passport
CosMediTour Client Travel Folio (electronic or paper)
Copy of travel insurance documents (electronic or paper). Please note, this will have all contact details in the event you have to use the insurance.
Clothing – comfy light clothes (and shoes) that are easy to take off and wash
Toiletries – try and avoid large bulk containers (shampoo & conditioners), small travel sizes, toothpaste & brush, deodorant, soap, moisturiser, Antibacterial body/face wash, lip balm, sunscreen, hair ties, wet wipes, insect repellent
Overseas power point adapter (Australia to Thailand)
Mobile phone/iPad and chargers (extra long cords are helpful)
Currency: Thai baht (approx. 2000 THB to get you started)
Credit card/debit card or foreign currency card
Questions to ask your Surgeon at your pre surgery consultation

Handy Items

Post surgery support garment – purchase your garment prior to departure to ensure there are no sizing issues. The hospital may or may not be able to supply you with a garment at an additional cost
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Comfortable walking shoes
Thongs/ jandals
Slippers or thick comfy socks
Loose breathable clothing
Dressing gown/ robe (for the hospital stay)
Warm button up front cardigan/ jumper
Swimsuit – please note swimming is not recommended post surgery, but you may bring a swimsuit to laze on the sun lounges – in the shade.
Pen & notepad/notebook
Insect repellent
Wet wipes
Hand sanitiser
Lip balm
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Deodorant
Antibacterial body wash
Sunscreen
Moisturiser
Hair ties
Zip lock bags

Small overnight bag for Hospital (for Phuket only) including your:

Passport
Money
Mobile phone/iPad chargers
Toiletries – toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, soap, moisturiser, antibacterial body/face wash, lip balm, hair ties, wet wipe
Clean change of comfy clothes and underwear (easy to get on and off)
Post surgery garment
Entertainment: book, magazine, iPad or laptop for movies

Luxury Items

Power board
Bum bag or travel wallet
Plane travel pillow/neck pillow
Small umbrella
Eye mask for plane
Ear plugs for plane
V shaped boomerang pillow
Laptop for watching movies
Dry shampoo
Camera/GoPro
HDMI cord
Selfie stick (for all those post surgery selfies!)
Sarong

Helpful Pre Travel Tips

Contact your bank prior to travelling and let them know where you are going and what dates
Contact your phone service provider prior to travelling if you wish to put your mobile phone onto international roaming prior to travel
Ensure your travel insurance is completed
Discuss with CosMediTour the benefits of having the Surgery Travel Warranty
Be mindful of the overall weight of your bag as this can be hard to move and lift post surgery. Light packing also allows for more room in your bag for shopping after surgery!

Other useful information:

Written by Kirsten Beck

PR Coordinator at CosMediTour | CosMediTour is a Medical Tourism Company based on the Gold Coast, Australia, promoting plastic surgery and dental treatments to Thailand & Australia.

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