Your Recovery Doesn't End at the Airport
After weeks or months of treatment at Shanghai's world-class hospitals, the journey home marks a new phase — not the end of your recovery, but the beginning of its most important chapter. The decisions you make in the first weeks and months after returning home will significantly influence your long-term outcomes.
At China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS), discharge planning is one of our most important services. We work with our patients' medical teams to ensure they leave Shanghai not just with discharge summaries and medication lists, but with a practical, comprehensive home recovery toolkit — including the TCM wellness products and devices that Shanghai's physicians recommend for continued healing at home.
This guide covers everything we recommend our international patients bring home after treatment in Shanghai.
Category 1: Medical Documents (Non-Negotiable)
Before anything else, ensure you have complete copies of all medical documentation:
- ✅ Full discharge summary (translated into English if needed — CMCS provides this)
- ✅ All imaging reports and scans (CD/digital copies of MRI, CT, PET scans)
- ✅ Laboratory results from your entire treatment period
- ✅ Operative reports for any surgical procedures
- ✅ Pathology reports (biopsy, surgical specimen)
- ✅ Medication list with dosages, frequency, and duration
- ✅ Follow-up schedule and monitoring requirements
- ✅ Emergency contact information for your Shanghai medical team
- ✅ TCM diagnosis and herbal prescription (if applicable)
CMCS provides full medical record translation, organization, and digital archiving for all patients as part of our discharge service.
Category 2: Medications
- Sufficient supply of all prescribed medications to last until you can establish care with a local physician (minimum 3 months recommended)
- Written prescription copies for all medications (for local pharmacy refills)
- Any prescribed TCM herbal formulas — ask your TCM physician for a 1–3 month supply
- Pain management medications as prescribed
- Wound care supplies if still in active healing phase
Important: Check customs regulations for your destination country regarding medications, particularly controlled substances and herbal medicines. CMCS can advise on country-specific requirements.
Category 3: TCM Wellness Products
These are the products most frequently recommended by Shanghai's TCM physicians for continued home therapy. They are available through our TCM Wellness collection and can be shipped internationally or purchased before departure.
For All Post-Treatment Patients
- Triple-hole wooden moxa box + 5-year aged moxa sticks: For daily moxibustion at CV6, ST36, and condition-specific points as prescribed by your TCM physician
- Post-surgery recovery tea blend: Astragalus, red date, longan, and goji berry — for daily Qi and blood restoration
- Smokeless moxa sticks: For apartment use or smoke-sensitive environments
For Cancer Recovery Patients
- Astragalus & goji berry immunity tea (daily immune support)
- Moxa box for ST36 stimulation (white blood cell support)
- Ginger & red date tea (appetite restoration, anti-nausea)
For Cardiac Surgery Patients
- Hawthorn & red date cardiovascular tea
- Far infrared TDP lamp (circulation support)
- Moxa box for CV6 and ST36
For Orthopedic Surgery Patients
- Far infrared TDP lamp (joint healing and pain relief)
- TENS/EMS combination device (pain management and muscle recovery)
- Eucommia & walnut kidney tonic tea (bone healing support)
- Gua sha tool (for scar tissue and muscle tension management)
For Digestive Surgery Patients
- Ginger, Poria & coix seed digestive recovery tea
- Triple-hole moxa box for abdominal points (CV12, ST25, CV6)
- Acupressure mat (gentle stimulation for digestive recovery)
Category 4: Recovery Devices
| Device | Best For | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Far infrared TDP lamp | All surgical recovery, chronic pain | High |
| TENS/EMS device | Pain management, muscle recovery | High (orthopedic/cardiac) |
| Portable foot spa | Circulation, sleep, general recovery | Medium |
| Acupressure mat & pillow | Back pain, stress, sleep | Medium |
| Cervical traction device | Neck surgery, cervical spondylosis | High (cervical patients) |
Category 5: Dietary Guidelines to Take Home
Your Shanghai TCM physician will provide dietary recommendations based on your constitution and condition. General principles for post-treatment patients:
- ✅ Eat warm, cooked foods — avoid cold and raw foods during recovery
- ✅ Prioritize easily digestible foods: congee, soups, steamed vegetables
- ✅ Include blood-building foods: red dates, goji berries, dark leafy greens, lean meat
- ✅ Drink warm water and herbal teas — avoid cold beverages
- ❌ Avoid spicy, greasy, and heavily processed foods
- ❌ Limit alcohol and caffeine during active recovery
- ❌ Avoid foods that conflict with your medications (ask your pharmacist)
Packing Tips for Recovery Products
- Moxa sticks and moxa boxes are generally permitted in checked luggage — declare if asked
- TENS devices are permitted in carry-on and checked luggage
- Far infrared lamps should be checked — pack with original packaging and voltage adapter
- Herbal teas in sealed, labeled packaging are generally permitted — check destination country customs rules
- CMCS can arrange direct international shipping of all wellness products to your home address
Setting Up Your Home Recovery Space
Before you leave Shanghai, CMCS recommends preparing your home recovery environment:
- Designate a quiet, warm recovery space with good ventilation for moxibustion
- Set up your far infrared lamp in an accessible location
- Prepare a weekly tea brewing schedule
- Establish a daily recovery routine: morning tea, midday moxibustion or FIR, evening foot soak
- Schedule your first follow-up appointment with a local physician before you leave Shanghai
CMCS Post-Discharge Support
Our support doesn't end when you board your flight. CMCS provides:
- Remote follow-up consultations with your Shanghai medical team
- TCM physician teleconsultation for ongoing herbal and wellness guidance
- International shipping of TCM wellness products to your home
- Medical record translation and local physician liaison services
- Emergency medical support coordination if needed
Contact CMCS
Planning your discharge from Shanghai? Our medical concierge team will ensure you leave fully prepared for a successful recovery at home.
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