Tummy Tuck Phuket - Thailand

Hi all,

Like most on this wonderful forum I have been contemplating a tummy tuck for quite a while. I have finally made the decision to head to Thailand, Phuket for my surgery. Australia is extremely expensive in comparison. In total, I had consults from four plastic surgeons (Newcastle and Sydney) and after our Medicare changes it was just unaffordable (unfortunately).

After research, research and more research I decided to go with an organiser (NIB Options). I was comforted by their after care promise once back in Australia after the surgery as well as the company only choosing peer reviewed Thailand Plastic Surgeons by Australian Plastic Surgeons for procedures.

With that I am booked for a consult with Dr Veerwat once we arrive in Phuket for the 28 September, 2016 and the surgery on the following day the 29 September, 2016 allowing 24 hours to think about it and change your mind if you want to.... another bonus!!!! My husband and beautiful little one are coming as well for support with my sister following a couple of days later.... I am soooooo blessed for the support!!!!!

We leave a week tomorrow to head over I am now starting to really really get organised, even though I started to purchase things last month. I am taking the following (if it helps others) -

- Bonds cottontail undies
- boob tube tops and maternity (open front) bar
- Peter Alexander soft slipper thongs and normal havianna things so I don't have to bend over and do
sandles up
- Long sleeve button up nightie (just in case its cold in the hospital) and one short sleeve button up nightie
- A couple of soft beach open front jackets
- Electric heat pad
- Ice pack
- Silicone tape for scarring. I am not sure what the hospital provides just yet
- Medication (I haven't completed this yet but I will update you guys with this later)
- A book thats not going to make me laugh or cry, I will get a few other reading items just not sure which ones yet

Thanks to this forum and recommendation I decided to take some vitamins and minerals ready for the surgery.... heres my list -

- L Carntine
- Multi Vitamin
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B
- Immune Support
- Protein Shakes (which I have started having smoothies with this of a morning)

Yes, I feel like a walking vitamin and mineral shop!!!!!

I just now need to get a pill packet where I can place what I need on a daily basis rather than taking all the bottles.

OK all, I will give another update as soon as I can and have some stuff to share.... by the way my emotions are all over the shop.... I suppose just the norm!!!

Back to organising, packing and reading more stories of RealSelf....

Just a few ugly post op photos to add....

After having to wait for a few months we finally arrived in Phuket were we were greeted by Paul our customer care representative for NIB Options at the airport.

After an hour we arrived at our hotel and settled in for the night... We woke to a rainy day but made the most of it and had a little look around before being bed ridden for a while after the surgery which will take place tomorrow.

Myself, hubby and little one were all picked up and taken to the new Phuket International Hospital for my consult with Dr Veerawat. The hospital was just amazing.... The process was quick and the consult was thorough. The hospital is going through their accreditation with US so they are unable to operate there for another few months until their accreditation is finalised.

We were then transported to the Bangkok Phuket hospital where the surgery will take place tomorrow. I had an X-ray of my chest, bloods taken and a ECG which they found a abnormality, I was impressed to say the least with their thoroughness.... Off to do a stress test after the cardiologist ask me questions about my history. Not easy to say the least but all went well so surgery is to go ahead tomorrow at 1pm. Wow!! Now it's starting to hit home with emotions!!

I have to say that I am comforted by their thoroughness and the beautiful warmth of my husband and Paul who was with me every step of the way today!

I will try and give another update if I am up to it after the surgery!!