CALLING ALL POST-OP GIRLS!

[starbright]

Hi ladies, on March 27th, I fly out for my SRS and BA with Dr. Chett over in Thailand. I am starting to make a list of things I need to bring with me and what stuff to pack for my trip. I am going with my Mom by the way. I need some help answering some things.

Is there anyting major I should be doing or looking out for?!
Any general advice for me?!
Should I bring cash or just plan on paying with most things with my Credit Card/Debit/Visa?!

Thanks so much, I am so excited and really looking forward to it. I just know it's going to be a positive experience and I am going to have a wonderful result. I was thinking about getting some skirts and dresses this weekend for when I have the surgery and need to be cofortable.lol

Also, what sorts of stuff to being on the plane to help wit the long trip?? And did any of you bring your Hormones with you to Thailand?! Thanks

[Elainagirl59]

Hi Starbright,

I would plan to take cash or travellers checks.  I called my credit card company just before I left
the US.  I wanted to let them know I was travelling to Thailand.  I had heard that some credit
card companies, will disable cards if they think charges may be fraud.  While I was on the phone,
an out of nowhere thought came to me.  I asked if there were any charges to use my card overseas.
The rep said there would be a 3% service charge for all purchases made in Thailand! That would of
come to $60.  Travellers checks were free at my credit union.

I assume Dr Chett wants payment up front.  There are charges associated with wire transfers.  And you
will get a much better exchange rate if you insist your bank send a strong currency purchasing baht in Thailand
versus letting the bank buy baht and send that to Thailand.  Given that your surgery this info might be a bit late.
When I was making my arrangements with Dr Suporn, I watched exchange rates.  Even though Dr Suporn only wanted 50%
6 months before surgery I sent 100%.  The US $ to baht exchange rate was falling, the day I sent my payment $1 was
worth 33 baht  at the time of my surgery $1 was worth 30 baht. The savings added up.

If you search on my name I have posted some other info from my trip to Thailand. 

I hope this info helps.

Elaina

[calico]

Hy there I am leaving to see dr chett, on the 24th of march, my surgery date is for the 28th, I havent entirely figured out what I am going to do about my financial situation as to when I go over there either, Wire transfer of the remaining amount seems like it may be a smarter decision than carrying a bunch of cash. But I am still not sure. I'd have to check my email bbut I seem to remember dr.chett prefers cash or wire transfer.
Its nice that you mom is accompanying you, I myself am going alone. As for the long plane trip over there I got a psp, and an extra battery and may pick up an mp3 player.
I plan on bringing my hormone with me, as well as any other medications that are prescribed to me.
What hotel did you decide to stay at, perhaps I can say hello, it may be nice to have a friend while there.

[babz]

Hi Starbright & Calico, It's Babz Here Well Take with you some loose fitting Clothes & panties Also A good Idea to take Long Skirts Loose fitting tops, Also plenty of Panty Liners & Baby Wipes. Dr Chettawut will give you some of these Items to Start with & I mean by that as Panty Liners & Baby wipes But As you Recover you find In the Supermarkets to get some to Suit you better, Do not worry about getting Blood or any Discharge on the bedding or Towels. The Hotel are used to that He will tell you In the Documents on the Web site when you should stop Hormones, But after surgery when you have come back to the Hotel start taking your Hormones when you feel comfortable Or Like myself Did not start taking till I got home The Hot Flushes & Sweats are Horrible He will give you all the Drugs Like Pain killers & Antibiotics that you need post OP, But be warned Please take Something Like Yakult Probiotic In the Morning Or something Similar To Line the Stomach As Antibiotics strip the Lining of the Stomach. The Nurses that come to you Before & after Surgery will Look after you very well so let them Do there job. Regarding Money I took American Express travellers Cheques they Are the Safest. There Is a very Good Western Union Office I think it is on the Second floor of the Secon centre they are much better In Charges than the Green Banks. I also used my Credit card to Pay for my Hotel & as Long as you use It In say Shopping centres Like the Seacon Centre or Paradise Park there will be no Problem. When you start your Pre op Diet Dr Chettawut will tell you what you can Eat Clear Soup Is on the List I myself found Miso Soup Very Nutritous with No Bits In Please drink Plenty of Bottled water Before & After Surgery, It will minimise the Possible UTI's That you may or may not get. If you are staying at The Dusit Princess they will give you plenty & you can ask for more No Problem The Staff there are Fantastic Edd & Rim There Is also free WIFI Please do what Dr Chettawut tells you to do as It will save any Complications later on If He has to  He will do any revision work before you leave If Nesscassery I myself had a Revision and had  to stay a Couple of weeks longer . Please may I suggest that you Apply for a 60 Day Visa In case that you have to stay longer than 30 days they do not cost very much. Also If you have the 60 Day Visa Please check that the Immigration Officer does not change It to a 30 day Visa Like happened to me. There Is an over stay fine Past thirty days But on Departure the very nice Immigration Officer saw the Problem & Changed It Back & called the Other Official Stupid Which In turn waived the overstay Fine of 10 days. Also make sure before you leave to go to Thailand that your Airline  Is prepared to give you wheelchair Assistance At Bangkok Airport are very Use to This Dr Chettawut will give you a covering Letter. The Airline will want a copy when you check In for you return Journey. Also Get An Aisle Seat so you can stretch your Legs better & Easier for going to the Loo. My Email address Is babz1462@gmail.com If I can be any more Assistance. Please Enjoy you journey of a life time Dr Chettawut will take really great care of you. Best Regards Babz Do not forget to take your X-Ray results as well as your HIV test & also your Blood test Results.

[starbright]

Hy there I am leaving to see dr chett, on the 24th of march, my surgery date is for the 28th, I havent entirely figured out what I am going to do about my financial situation as to when I go over there either, Wire transfer of the remaining amount seems like it may be a smarter decision than carrying a bunch of cash. But I am still not sure. I'd have to check my email bbut I seem to remember dr.chett prefers cash or wire transfer.
Its nice that you mom is accompanying you, I myself am going alone. As for the long plane trip over there I got a psp, and an extra battery and may pick up an mp3 player.
I plan on bringing my hormone with me, as well as any other medications that are prescribed to me.
What hotel did you decide to stay at, perhaps I can say hello, it may be nice to have a friend while there.

Hi there. That's so awesome!! Go us. lol My flight it out on March 27th and my surgery is April 2nd! WOW, we are going to be there right at the same time. CRAZZY! We chose the Princess Hotel, which I think is going to be a great place, I have heard it's wonderful. I am sorry you are going alone, but so happy for you, you are going to be just fine and taken care of, no problems. Are you just having the SRS? Also, what is a PSP? Lol I am taking my notebook, some reading materials and ipod. The flight is gonna not be fun.lol Where are you flying out of?

[starbright]

Hi Starbright & Calico, It's Babz Here Well Take with you some loose fitting Clothes & panties Also A good Idea to take Long Skirts Loose fitting tops, Also plenty of Panty Liners & Baby Wipes. Dr Chettawut will give you some of these Items to Start with & I mean by that as Panty Liners & Baby wipes But As you Recover you find In the Supermarkets to get some to Suit you better, Do not worry about getting Blood or any Discharge on the bedding or Towels. The Hotel are used to that He will tell you In the Documents on the Web site when you should stop Hormones, But after surgery when you have come back to the Hotel start taking your Hormones when you feel comfortable Or Like myself Did not start taking till I got home The Hot Flushes & Sweats are Horrible He will give you all the Drugs Like Pain killers & Antibiotics that you need post OP, But be warned Please take Something Like Yakult Probiotic In the Morning Or something Similar To Line the Stomach As Antibiotics strip the Lining of the Stomach. The Nurses that come to you Before & after Surgery will Look after you very well so let them Do there job. Regarding Money I took American Express travellers Cheques they Are the Safest. There Is a very Good Western Union Office I think it is on the Second floor of the Secon centre they are much better In Charges than the Green Banks. I also used my Credit card to Pay for my Hotel & as Long as you use It In say Shopping centres Like the Seacon Centre or Paradise Park there will be no Problem. When you start your Pre op Diet Dr Chettawut will tell you what you can Eat Clear Soup Is on the List I myself found Miso Soup Very Nutritous with No Bits In Please drink Plenty of Bottled water Before & After Surgery, It will minimise the Possible UTI's That you may or may not get. If you are staying at The Dusit Princess they will give you plenty & you can ask for more No Problem The Staff there are Fantastic Edd & Rim There Is also free WIFI Please do what Dr Chettawut tells you to do as It will save any Complications later on If He has to  He will do any revision work before you leave If Nesscassery I myself had a Revision and had  to stay a Couple of weeks longer . Please may I suggest that you Apply for a 60 Day Visa In case that you have to stay longer than 30 days they do not cost very much. Also If you have the 60 Day Visa Please check that the Immigration Officer does not change It to a 30 day Visa Like happened to me. There Is an over stay fine Past thirty days But on Departure the very nice Immigration Officer saw the Problem & Changed It Back & called the Other Official Stupid Which In turn waived the overstay Fine of 10 days. Also make sure before you leave to go to Thailand that your Airline  Is prepared to give you wheelchair Assistance At Bangkok Airport are very Use to This Dr Chettawut will give you a covering Letter. The Airline will want a copy when you check In for you return Journey. Also Get An Aisle Seat so you can stretch your Legs better & Easier for going to the Loo. My Email address Is babz1462@gmail.com If I can be any more Assistance. Please Enjoy you journey of a life time Dr Chettawut will take really great care of you. Best Regards Babz Do not forget to take your X-Ray results as well as your HIV test & also your Blood test Results.

WOW. thanks so much! This is all wonderful info. I actually just sent over my xrays and labs to the Doctor and will have all of my hard copies with me as well. I am ready to do everyhting and more that the Doctor asks of me. lol I will be sticking to all that he says.

How is your sensation and sexual experiences if you don't mind me asking and do you still take Anti-Androgens?! I will bring my Estrogen with me, but do I bring my Spiro with me too?! I knew that 5 weeks wihtout Estrogen would be tough for the body so I will start back up on it after I am back at the Hotel.lol Thanks for that little bit of info. So glad I have friends to share good information with, you have been an amazing help. XO

[Tristan]

yeah. you can bring cash and do the exchange there. i brought plenty of comfort clothing that was easy to get on and off. (big deal) my heating pad and ipad plus laptop. oh and set up a skype account so you can call back home

[calico]

Hy there starbright, I am too staying at the princess, per request of the good dr, as far as a psp, well thats a playstation portable, with a few games , I am just going for SRS and will be flying out of dallas, I am so suprised you already sent your lab and xray, as they asked me to have it done between the 18-22 of this month (probally because of my health conditions )

Babz; thanks for the response you have provided very good info, I take vitamins and probiotics already so I shall have those with me as well as other pain medications and such, I am very curious about dr chet's pre-op diet

I am not going to kid anyone I am scared but anxious, but haveing company or a friend there will help with that I am sure, like I had said previously perhaps we can be friends

[babz]

Hi Starbright,  I have only Ever taken Premarin I have no Idea what these other drugs do So sorry that I cannot give you  an Answer to that Here In the UK things I believe are Quite Different after sixteen years on premarin i am now on estrydol Regarding the other things I will not go into them In an open Forum I am sure you understand.
Calico To keep In touch please use my Email Address Babz1462@gmail.com Yes I was scared & Nervous to If you ask one of the Nurses to give you something to Calm you down you will be Fine. The Pre op Diet Is not that great But you will not be Hungry The final part the day before Is not pleasant but very Do able You have to Take  ( Swift ) for cleansing the In side of you you will be able to add fruit Juice to It to help you take it You will be going to the Loo a Lot on the Final day so do not plan to go Anywhere as you will need the Loo near by. my Skype Address  ( babz1462  ) Please send me a request & we can talk. While I am writing this It was a year ago Now that I was half way through my OP thank god I did not wake Up In the Middle of It There staff are Fantastic so you will have no Worries

Best Regards

Babz

[starbright]

Starbright, good luck to you!
Will be awaiting for your coverage report from the place  .

Aw, thanks so so much!

[starbright]

Hy there starbright, I am too staying at the princess, per request of the good dr, as far as a psp, well thats a playstation portable, with a few games , I am just going for SRS and will be flying out of dallas, I am so suprised you already sent your lab and xray, as they asked me to have it done between the 18-22 of this month (probally because of my health conditions )

Babz; thanks for the response you have provided very good info, I take vitamins and probiotics already so I shall have those with me as well as other pain medications and such, I am very curious about dr chet's pre-op diet

I am not going to kid anyone I am scared but anxious, but haveing company or a friend there will help with that I am sure, like I had said previously perhaps we can be friends

Hey there. Yes, keep in touch for sure! My email is cole2dl@me.com and here is my facebook if you want to add me. And yes, I sent that stuff over already because I am OCD and just want to make sure I do it all and do it right. I hate doing things last minute and feeling rushed and stressed about it.
https://www.facebook.com/candacesky.cole.908

[starbright]

Hi Starbright,  I have only Ever taken Premarin I have no Idea what these other drugs do So sorry that I cannot give you  an Answer to that Here In the UK things I believe are Quite Different after sixteen years on premarin i am now on estrydol Regarding the other things I will not go into them In an open Forum I am sure you understand.
Calico To keep In touch please use my Email Address Babz1462@gmail.com Yes I was scared & Nervous to If you ask one of the Nurses to give you something to Calm you down you will be Fine. The Pre op Diet Is not that great But you will not be Hungry The final part the day before Is not pleasant but very Do able You have to Take  ( Swift ) for cleansing the In side of you you will be able to add fruit Juice to It to help you take it You will be going to the Loo a Lot on the Final day so do not plan to go Anywhere as you will need the Loo near by. my Skype Address  ( babz1462  ) Please send me a request & we can talk. While I am writing this It was a year ago Now that I was half way through my OP thank god I did not wake Up In the Middle of It There staff are Fantastic so you will have no Worries

Best Regards

Babz

Thanks so much again! You were on HRT a long time before SRS Then!! WOW. I only started like 2 years ago.

[calico]

Hey there. Yes, keep in touch for sure! My email is cole2dl@me.com and here is my facebook if you want to add me. And yes, I sent that stuff over already because I am OCD and just want to make sure I do it all and do it right. I hate doing things last minute and feeling rushed and stressed about it.
https://www.facebook.com/candacesky.cole.908

Ahh I see, yea I am horible about stringing everything out to the last minute than pulling my hair out to get it all done lol I am already behind on stuff i need to get takin care of before I leave, but I am sure I will get it all handled like I always do.

I will send you an email, and definately will stay in touch.

Babz, you have been very helpful and I I will email you as well reguarding for questions.