What should I bring for my overnight stay at the clinic?

Our nursing team takes care of you during the night after your procedure, so you do not need to bring medical supplies. If you have special care needs, such as mobility assistance, a specific medication schedule or dietary requirements, tell us before your trip so the team can prepare. Meals are not included during your stay, so plan your food with your companion.

After your procedure, you spend a night at our facilities under nursing and medical monitoring. Packing the right things makes this night more comfortable and your discharge smoother. This guide gives you a complete packing list, explains what we provide, and covers special situations.

Why you stay overnight

The night after your procedure allows our nursing and medical team to:

• Monitor your vital signs and your response to the treatment.
• Make sure any sedation has fully worn off.
• Control any discomfort, including with pain medication through your IV line if needed.
• Check the treated area before your discharge.

This is part of the medical protocol and is included in your plan.

Packing list

Documents

• Passport or the documents you will use to return to the United States. A valid passport is the recommended document.
• SENTRI or Global Entry card, if you have one.
• Your written treatment plan and itinerary.
• Copies of your medical reports, imaging and recent blood tests, especially any you have not sent yet.
• Your health insurance card, if you plan to request documents for reimbursement.

Medications

• Your regular medications, in their original containers, enough for your trip and a few extra days.
• A complete list with the name, dose and schedule of each medication and supplement.
• Paracetamol (Tylenol) for after discharge. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen unless the doctor approves them.

Remember that some medications and supplements should be paused before your procedure, according to your pre-treatment instructions. Bring them only if the doctor told you to continue them.

Clothing

• Loose, comfortable clothes that are easy to put on and take off, especially after a knee, hip, shoulder or spine treatment. For knee treatments, wide pants or shorts are practical.
• Comfortable, closed shoes with a non-slip sole.
• A light sweater or jacket, since rooms can feel cool.
• Sleepwear and a change of underwear.
• Socks, and compression socks if your doctor recommended them for the flight home.

Personal items

• Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries.
• Personal hygiene products.
• Glasses or contact lenses and their case.
• Hearing aids and their charger, if you use them.
• Phone and charger.
• Something to read or headphones for entertainment.

For your comfort

• A small pillow if you prefer your own, for example to support your back or a treated joint during the trip home.
• A reusable water bottle.
• Lip balm and moisturizer, since you may feel dry after fasting.

Your night at our facilities: what to expect

• After the procedure: you rest in the recovery area, and the team checks how you feel and controls any discomfort.
• Settling in: once you are ready, you move to your room. This is a good time to change into comfortable clothes and charge your phone.
• Evening: you rest, eat the food your companion brings or orders for you when the team confirms you are ready and receive visits from your companion during visiting hours.
• During the night: the nursing team checks your vital signs and the treated area, and gives you pain medication if you need it. Ring for assistance whenever you need it, especially before getting up for the first time.
• Morning: after a final check with the medical team, you receive your written aftercare instructions and prepare for your discharge and your trip home.

Packing for each part of your trip

If you plan to pay your balance in cash, bring U.S. dollars and keep them in a safe place until payment. If you pay by card, tell your bank in advance that you will make a payment in Mexico.

What we provide

• Your room at our facilities for the night after your procedure.
• Nursing and medical monitoring throughout the night.
• Pain medication if needed.
• Your discharge instructions in writing.

What not to bring

• Valuables and large amounts of cash. Leave them at your hotel safe or at home.
• Alcohol, cannabis or tobacco products. They should be avoided before and after your treatment.
• Anti-inflammatory medications and supplements such as omega 3, ginger or turmeric, unless the doctor approved them.

Meals during your stay

Meals are not included during your stay at our facilities, so your companion can bring you food, or you can order from the many options near the clinic, including restaurants in the same complex as the Grand Hotel Tijuana. If you have dietary restrictions, such as diabetes, food allergies or a special diet, tell your advisor before your trip so the team can help you plan. Remember to follow your diet: avoid dairy, fatty, fried and breaded foods, alcohol and carbonated drinks.

Special care needs

Tell us before your trip if you:

• Need mobility assistance, such as a wheelchair, walker or help getting in and out of bed.
• Have a specific medication schedule, such as insulin or medications that must be taken at exact times.
• Use medical devices, such as a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Bring it with you.
• Have hearing, vision or communication needs.
• Need a caregiver with you, which requires an exception that the medical team reviews in advance.

The team will prepare to make your stay safe and comfortable.

Your companion

As a general rule, companions do not stay overnight at the clinic. They wait in the lobby during examinations and procedures, stay at a nearby hotel such as the Grand Hotel Tijuana, and can visit you during the day. Your companion can keep your extra luggage at the hotel, so you only bring what you need for the night.

Packing tips

• Pack light. A small bag for the clinic night is easier to handle after your procedure.
• Keep documents and medications in your hand luggage when you fly.
• Label your bag with your name and phone number.
• Prepare a "clinic bag" with what you need for the night, separate from your main suitcase.

Common questions

Do I need to bring towels or bedding? No, you do not. Your room is prepared for your stay.

Can I bring my laptop to work? You can bring it, but the day of your procedure and the following day are for rest.

Should I bring my CPAP machine? Yes. Tell your advisor in advance, and bring it with you.

Can I bring snacks? You can bring light snacks for after your blood tests on arrival day. On treatment day, you arrive fasting, and the team tells you when you can eat after your procedure.

What if I forget something? Tell your advisor or the nursing team. Many items can be found in stores and pharmacies near the clinic.

Can I use my phone during my stay? Yes. Keep it charged and close to you, so you can stay in touch with your companion and family.

Questions to ask your advisor

• What food options are there near the clinic?
• Can I bring my CPAP machine or other medical device?
• Can you arrange mobility assistance for me?
• Where can my companion leave my extra luggage?

Bottom line

For your overnight stay, bring your documents, your medications with a complete list, any reports you have not sent yet, loose and comfortable clothes, toiletries and your phone and charger. Our nursing team takes care of you during the night, and you should tell us in advance about any special care needs. A medical evaluation can help determine whether this type of regenerative treatment is appropriate for your condition, goals and medical history.