For those staying in the city after a spine procedure: hotel comfort, short walking routes, pharmacies and daily needs.
Hotel comfort checklist
An elevator, a walk-in shower and easy bed access are the three keys. Ask reception for extra pillows; prefer a room near the elevator or on a low floor.
Short walking routes
Short frequent walks are usually encouraged during recovery — get your own schedule from your physician. The Kordon waterfront is ideal: walk 10, rest 5.
Pharmacies and daily needs
Along Alsancak-Konak there is a pharmacy every few streets; the on-duty list hangs in windows. Supermarkets deliver — the companion needn't leave the hotel.
The companion's day
While the patient rests, the seaside walk, Konak Square and Kemeraltı's entrance are within walking distance. An hour at a nearby café is enough of a morale break.
Preparing the journey home
Wait for the period your physician recommends; an aisle seat and priority boarding help. Airport wheelchair assistance can be requested free from the airline 48 hours ahead.