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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: SpeedDialer on May 01, 2022, 11:53:41 AM

Title: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: SpeedDialer on May 01, 2022, 11:53:41 AM
What would be useful to bring that is not obvious?

Can you please help me double check my current list?

Two of my favorite blankets
Massage gun
two laptops
two ipads
android phone
cane
umbrella
two foldable canes + soft gel on handles to use as underarm crutches when sitting down
passport
debit cards,credit cards
500 USD of cash
100 Euros of cash
2 shirts, two pants, 3 underwear, 5 socks, sandals
printed maps of Athens Greece
printed emails from Dr. Giotikas with addresses and instructions
neck pillow
towels
vaseline
electrical outlet converter
bluetooth headsets, wireless keyboard, HDMI cable, USB C to hdmi
chargers, styluses,
pencils
paper
birth certificate
plastic sandwich bags
small towel
VR headset
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: ilovescience on May 01, 2022, 12:49:48 PM
What would be useful to bring that is not obvious?

Can you please help me double check my current list?

Two of my favorite blankets
Massage gun
two laptops
two ipads
android phone
cane
umbrella
two foldable canes + soft gel on handles to use as underarm crutches when sitting down
passport
debit cards,credit cards
500 USD of cash
100 Euros of cash
2 shirts, two pants, 3 underwear, 5 socks, sandals
printed maps of Athens Greece
printed emails from Dr. Giotikas with addresses and instructions
neck pillow
towels
vaseline
electrical outlet converter
bluetooth headsets, wireless keyboard, HDMI cable, USB C to hdmi
chargers, styluses,
pencils
paper
birth certificate
plastic sandwich bags
small towel
VR headset

You forgot your sun glasses. It helps when you go to a hot place, for UV protection.
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: LL2022 on May 01, 2022, 12:57:44 PM
Why two laptops/ipads?

Isn't one of each enough?

Also, Ontop of what you mentioned I'm gonna bring my ricecooker (I'm asian tho), a electric egg boiler and a foldable bed table for my laptop to Istanbul.
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: ilovescience on May 01, 2022, 02:02:02 PM
Why two laptops/ipads?

Isn't one of each enough?

Also, Ontop of what you mentioned I'm gonna bring my ricecooker (I'm asian tho), a electric egg boiler and a foldable bed table for my laptop to Istanbul.
Rice cooker would be too heavy though?
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on May 01, 2022, 04:12:47 PM
Most of that stuff could be purchased in Greece.
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: Hagane on May 02, 2022, 02:06:46 AM
i would buy a portable bidet
would probs make life much easier esp in the first couple weeks
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: jlk on May 02, 2022, 07:08:58 AM
URINALS!!!! keep them from when you use them at the hospital. game changer. also bring your own meds. had i known what i know now i would’ve brought 2 things: LUNESTA for sleep and OXYCODONE for pain. these are not always available in certain countries
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: SpeedDialer on May 02, 2022, 07:10:00 AM
Why two laptops/ipads?

Isn't one of each enough?

Also, Ontop of what you mentioned I'm gonna bring my ricecooker (I'm asian tho), a electric egg boiler and a foldable bed table for my laptop to Istanbul.

Backup in case one breaks. Also the ipads are of different size. Bad idea?

Foldable bed sounds good, I totally forgot about that.
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: SpeedDialer on May 02, 2022, 07:11:42 AM
Most of that stuff could be purchased in Greece.

That's a good point. What are some items that might not be obvious that you would prioritize using up the checked luggage space to bring? I am prioritize bringing my favorite blanket (a type of camping blanket, its a bit expensive like 200-300 USD), not sure if I'm making a mistake

I am torn on whether to bring the oculus quest 2 VR headset, its box containing it is decently big
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: SpeedDialer on May 02, 2022, 07:12:26 AM
i would buy a portable bidet
would probs make life much easier esp in the first couple weeks

That's a good idea. How would I connect it to the hotel bathroom and what questions should I ask the hotel to make sure it will work?
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: SpeedDialer on May 02, 2022, 07:15:02 AM
URINALS!!!! keep them from when you use them at the hospital. game changer. also bring your own meds. had i known what i know now i would’ve brought 2 things: LUNESTA for sleep and OXYCODONE for pain. these are not always available in certain countries

ty!!

1. So I should take a urinal from the hospital? I'm a bit confused how that works, aren't they mounted to walls in the bathroom or am I misunderstanding?

2. So I should try to get a prescription for Lunesta and oxycodone prescription in the USA before I even come to Greece? How does this work in practice? It seems like it would be hard to get a prescription in the USA beforehand + more expensive, no?

3. Should I bring melatonin? Also seems like it should be cheaper in Greece? I heard that its very noisy near Montaza and Hyatt hotels where he sends the nurses since they are both close to a busy road, I'm assuming my sleep will be very irregular 

ty!!
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: zaozari on May 02, 2022, 09:04:30 AM
Urinal in this case, I believe, is just a portable recipient with a proper shape with a handle either in plastic or disposable cardboard that you can use to urinate when you're still in bed and when it's hard or impossible to go to the toilet. It's very cheap and you can buy eg in pharmacies.
Title: Re: When traveling for LL, what objects do people tend to forget to bring?
Post by: tallmen on May 02, 2022, 09:41:45 AM
What would be useful to bring that is not obvious?

Can you please help me double check my current list?

Two of my favorite blankets
Massage gun
two laptops
two ipads
android phone
cane
umbrella
two foldable canes + soft gel on handles to use as underarm crutches when sitting down
passport
debit cards,credit cards
500 USD of cash
100 Euros of cash
2 shirts, two pants, 3 underwear, 5 socks, sandals
printed maps of Athens Greece
printed emails from Dr. Giotikas with addresses and instructions
neck pillow
towels
vaseline
electrical outlet converter
bluetooth headsets, wireless keyboard, HDMI cable, USB C to hdmi
chargers, styluses,
pencils
paper
birth certificate
plastic sandwich bags
small towel
VR headset

Bring 2 size larger shorts/underwears to wear. Your legs will be extra wide for 4 weeks.