One thing you need to do before you go is to contact your cell company. Even though we are mere miles from the border, it is international roaming. If you call ahead you can probably upgrade to a plan that includes Mexico and then go back to your old plan the next month. Otherwise it is $.99/minute.

My DH will be bringing a laptop from work. We don't own a personal laptop. I'll check into the MagicJack & the phone card.

You don't even have to order majicjack - my fiance picked his up at Office Max - $39.95 - which is the cost it is everywhere and that includes the first year of service of $19.95.

We didn't realize it would have worked if we had taken it with us to Mexicali or we would have done it in a heartbeat ... NOW we find out ... well, we're going on a cruise in September so you can bet we'll pack it then.

We didn't have any luck getting Verizon service over by the border wall either ... although Bob did find that if he went up to the 2nd floor he was able to get limited US tower service.

I didn't realize they sold it there. Good info. I love mine.

How are you doing today?

I didn't realize they sold it there. Good info. I love mine.

How are you doing today?

They seem to be selling it everywhere - Office Max, Best Buy, Wal-Mart ... it's working pretty good so far -- although he was just on a call and our internet went out and he dropped the call .. not sure if it's coincedence or not.

Doing much better today ... barely sore at all ... did get the peacock poo today though ... LOL

Are you bringing a computer? If so, quickly order a MagicJack. It costs $19.95/yr. You plug the jack into the computer and then plug a phone into the jack and call anywhere in the world from anywhere. I used it on a cruise ship in the middle of the Med. I'm not sure if the phones in the hospital unplug from the wall so they could plug into the jack or not, but you can bring an old-fashioned phone from home.

I use this phone to call my son in Canada and now use it for all my long-distance calls from home.

Stupid question here... ;o) Can you use your computer while talking on the phone with the MagicJack all at the same time?

I never thought to go up to the 2nd floor. When I was in Arizona, my daughter put a plastic chair on top of the matching plastic table, and she was able to pick up a signal to use my lap top. We couldn't get a signal any other way.

Stupid question here... ;o) Can you use your computer while talking on the phone with the MagicJack all at the same time?

Yes, you can. I leave my computer on all of the time so the phone is never disconnected.

I never thought to go up to the 2nd floor. When I was in Arizona, my daughter put a plastic chair on top of the matching plastic table, and she was able to pick up a signal to use my lap top. We couldn't get a signal any other way.

That sounds REALLY safe -- NOT!

It was pretty hilarious. I should have taken her picture.

Yes, you can. I leave my computer on all of the time so the phone is never disconnected.

WasA, this sounds perfect for you!

WasA, this sounds perfect for you!

I need my phones even when I'm not around my computer.

It might save a buttload of money though for when I am around my computer.

I need my phones even when I'm not around my computer.

It might save a buttload of money though for when I am around my computer.

And if you do turn off your computer, your calls automatically go to voicemail and you get an email letting you know you have voicemail.

It's a pretty cool thing...and you can pick the prefix from 3 different numbers

I may end up cancelling my home phone service - @ $20/month in lieu of magicjack for $20/year ... plus I don't have long distance on my home phone - I use my cell.

Thank you for the advice. I just called Verizon and changed my plan for the month. I would have never thought to do it. Thank you!

i have sprint and just checked today. they added international calling to my plan for no charge BUT... Texting doesnt work internationally on sprint yet and voice costs 1.69/min :thumbup: so i won't be doing much talking on my cell once i get there. Data was $2/mb :thumbup: so won't b surfing the net on my cell much while there either. at least i can use it in an emergency which is all i really need to feel safe. Of course, ill have to test it out once i get there. didnt seem to be an option to "buy down" the price perhaps because of the plan i already have.

Not sure what the price diff would be using one of them thar phoney cards you mentioned. I'll have to check.

How did the transition from Lapband to Sleeve go ? How did the Lapband removal go ? I heard your stomach is quite swollen and painful for a few months. Was this true for you.? I am considering removing my lapband in Mexico with my MD, Dr. Lopez and then returning for a sleeve plication after healing and some weight loss counseling to address the emotional issues of why i eat and tools to help me be successful.

let me know,

saraslimmerin2011 hopefully