What To Pack for Surgery in Thailand

June 6, 2018 Kirsten Beck

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

Necessary Items

Passport
CosMediTour Client Travel Folio (electronic or paper)
Copy of Travel Insurance documents (electronic or paper). This will have all contact details in the event you have to use the insurance.
Toiletries – try and avoid large bulk containers
Thailand powerpoint adapter
Electronic chargers (extra long cords are helpful)
Currency: approx 5000 Thai Baht in small notes to get you started
Credit Card/Debit Card or Foreign Currency Card
Clothing comfy and lightweight, that are easy to take off (front zip or button opening clothing is best)
Questions to ask your Surgeon at your Pre Surgery Consultation

Handy Items

Post Surgery Support Garment – Buy your garment prior to departure. Your surgeon will advise on post surgery support garment. The hospital may or may not supply you with a garment. Some garments are purchasable at the hospital, however, there may be sizing issues.
Books / Magazines
Laptop / Ipad
Ice pack
Clothing and Toiletries
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Thongs/Jandals
- Slippers or thick comfy socks
- Loose breathable clothing
- Warm button up front cardigan/ jumper
- Pen & notepad
- Insect repellent
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitiser
- Lip balm
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Sunscreen
- Moisturiser
- Hair ties
- Zip lock bags

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

Passport
Money
Electronic chargers
Toiletries – toothpaste & brush, deodorant, soap, moisturiser, body/face wash, lip balm, hair ties, wet wipes
Comfy overnight wear
Clean change of comfy clothes & underwear (easy to get on and off)
Post Surgery Garment
Entertainment: book, or magazine, or iPad for movies

Luxury Items

Power board
Bum bag or travel wallet
Plane travel/neck pillow
Small umbrella
Eye mask for plane
Ear plugs for plane
V shaped boomerang pillow
Dry shampoo
Camera/GoPro
HDMI cord
Selfie stick (for after surgery selfies hehe)
Spritzer hydrating spray for the plane
Sarong

Helpful Post Travel Tips

Contact your Bank prior to travelling and let them know where you are going and what dates
Contact your Phone company if you wish to put your cell phone on Roaming prior to travel
Ensure your Travel insurance is arranged
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!

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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.

What To Pack for Surgery in Thailand

Written by Kirsten Beck

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