Recuperation Options in HCMC

lifemagic · 2025-08-07T07:48:17+02:00

Explore recovery options in Ho Chi Minh City for hip replacement, including hotel suggestions and insights from expats on suitable accommodations.

lifemagic Member

Member since 12 January 2015

lifemagicMemberToday 05:48:17

I'm coming to HCMC at the end of the month (I'm expatriate in Cambodia) to arrange a hip replacement (poss. bi-lateral). I'll need at least six weeks to recover as I understand so am looking for somewhere suitable.

I came last month for an MRI and the hotel in district 5 was kind of potentially suitable, i.e. reliable elevator, 350k a night, hard bed, decent chair, bathroom with no step, so I could ask the manager for a deal. It was a bit pokey though as I'll be inside a lot, possibly a live-in carer to start. Not sure how the manager would feel if I was on crutches.

I've got a few more options to try next time from booking.com. I don't know if the hospital (likely FV or Vinmec) will know anything. I asked Vinmec and they just said airbnb, but to me hotels look better.

Open to any ideas.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP MemberToday 13:53:21

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...possibly a live-in carer to start. - @lifemagic

I'd say that your need for available, on-call assistance will be even more important than the lodging you choose, especially during your first 3 weeks.

Also, you'll need physical therapy which almost certainly isn't included in your surgical fee.

It sounds as if you don't have any personal connections in HCMC. I'm a retired registered nurse and that worries me a lot, for your sake

Malcolmleitrim Serial expat

Member since 18 June 2019

MalcolmleitrimSerial expatToday 17:38:44

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How long will you stay in hospital? Based on my limited experience here in Ireland, after your discharge you would normally spend at least a week in a nursing home receiving physical therapy. You will need care, this is very serious surgery.