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based on our own recommendations and also those offered by previous
patients!
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Mobile
phone (roaming
enabled) and
charger
Laptop
(passes
the time like nothing else!) and mains
plug/charger
Camera (for
your sightseeing trips) and battery charger
Ipod
or MP3 player
Euro-adaptors (3
pin to continental 2 pin) for the above equipment
DVDs,
books and magazines (although
obtainable in Budapest magazine and newspapers are very expensive)
If
so inclined, knitting or embroidery - a very relaxing way of passing the
time!
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Your
must-have favourite brand of tea bags/coffee/cereal - if you can't
live without them! (although you can buy most
things here they are not always available at all times – and although there are several Tesco supermarkets they are not in the centre of
town and you don’t really want to be travelling out to them just before or after surgery!
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Nightwear
that is loose and comfortable,
and if having facial or breast surgery, that buttons down the front (and
does not require pulling over your head).
Loose
comfy clothing for
going to and from the hospital/clinic. You cannot pull on tight jeans or trousers
after Tummy Tuck surgery - or after liposuction - as you will be swollen and sore and might still have drains as well as the support/compression garments - similarly button-down or zipped
tops are recommended for after facial/breast surgeries (again that do not
need to be pulled over your head).
Slippers
and flat shoes that
are easy to get on and off as there should be no bending down after
surgery. Also
you might be still slightly woozy from the anaesthetic and could trip if
wearing high heeled shoes.
Comfy
flat shoes for
walking around the town and sightseeing.
Lightweight
robe/dressing gown.
Whatever
the time of year a brolly!
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Digital
thermometer (to
check for any fever or infection).
Your
favourite tried and trusted brand of painkillers (plenty of
pharmacies in Budapest but they may not carry your preferred brand).
Remember though - no aspirin,ibuprofen or other
anti-inflammatory medication.
Baby
wipes/hand wipes for
cleansing when you cannot bath or shower.
Gentle
body lotions/facial lotions/shampoos preferably
perfume-free
as skin can be sensitive post surgery
Baby
shampoo is
recommended for hair washing after facial surgery
Dry
shampoo for
when you do not feel like washing your hair (not recommended for facial
surgery patients).
Eyemask/neck
pillow if
you have trouble sleeping.
Sunglasses - the sun can be fierce in Budapest in the summer and also during late summer/early autumn is quite
low - for those having any facial or eyelid surgery large sunglasses are a
must (try to bring ones that are comfortable
and will fit easily over your bandages).
For
summertime patients a wide-brimmed hat that is not tight on your
head -important if having face or eyelid surgery to keep all sun off your
face. All year round for facial/eyelid
surgery patients - large non-itchy scarves/shawls for covering
bandages and neck.
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Any
current prescription medications (which should have been noted down
on your Linda Briggs in Hungary health Questionnaire). It is most important that you bring everything you might need with you as if you forget your medication we cannot guarantee that exactly the same drug/s will be available here - and also it could be very expensive (cost of a private doctor plus the
medication itself).
List
of any questions you might want to ask your surgeon.
Any
current X-rays, blood test results, medical reports, and certified
Blood group (if available). Any pre-op tests required by your surgeon will be carried out in Budapest prior
to your surgery.
Your
European Health Insurance card.
The
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access
state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries
and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. Everyone who is resident in the UK should have one and carry it with
them when travelling in Europe. The EHIC is valid for up to five years.
Remember to check it's still valid before you travel If you do
not already have a card you can apply for one, free of charge, at www.ehic.org.uk.
The EHIC is valid for up to five years.
Remember
to check it's still valid before you travel.
Travel
insurance documents giving policy number and contact phone numbers (please be aware that most insurance
companies offering normal travel insurance protection do not cover those
going abroad for surgery - you will need to contact a specialist company -
please refer to: http://www.lindabriggs.co.uk/insurance.htm
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