My sister was going with me but is now backing out. Her husband and kids are scared for her to go and she is scared too. I told her she didn't need to go if she is scared. I am not scared and feel I will be fine. Am I the crazy one?? lol My husband says he will go but hate to waste extra money when I am not scared to go alone. Just curious how many went alone or will be going alone?

Thanks

I didn't go alone but I think I would have been fine. I was willing to, but my sister insisted on going with me. But I also have a coordinator who is right there in MX who visited me and took care of anything I needed. She also came to the hotel and would have taken me shopping but I felt good so went home a day early. I see a lot of people on the forums going alone.

I didn't go alone, but I would have been fine. If someone does go with you they should bring a good book.

I am going alone and am sort of looking forward to it. I feel like I need to embark on this by myself. Then I will return home and let everyone take care of me.

I'm going alone and I might be as crazy as you but I'm perfectly ok with it! My mom offered to go with me (I'm 45) but I'd be more worried about her wandering around Mexico cause she's crazier than both of us!

Honestly and no joking, I plan on using this time for myself, having the surgery and doing some emotional healing through this process. I feel safe from all of the stories I've heard from the wisdom of those who have gone before us. When is your date? I'll keep in touch.

I went alone and I was fine. I spent most of the time sleeping. If I had brought someone, they would have been bored senseless. I had a book to read and never opened it, there was TV but I never watched. Just slept, sipped my liquids, walked the halls, and peed a lot.

I went alone too. My husband had a boy scout trip, and my friends couldn't afford to go...so I went alone. Not bad at all!!! I met up with another gal going to Dr. Aceves, and we had dinner the night before surgery! I think if someone else would have gone, they would have been terribly bored, and not worth the extra money to be bored!! I was bored too, but I did watch a lot of TV, played on my computer, and just wiled away the hours until I went home! It was kind of nice to have a few days to myself!! Good luck and God Bless!!

My husband came with me, and I would have been a total mess without him. He was more of a morale booster, than a keep me safe kinda thing. If he hadn't of been there I don't think I would have gotten up to walk around as early as I did, nor would I have taken the ice chips as often. That first day after surgery I just felt kinda crappy and he was there to encourage me and make me feel better. I honestly can't imagine how anyone goes thru it alone.

I went alone and I was totally fine.. take some time to focus on your self..

My date is Oct 14th! I honestly think I would rather go alone! I don't see the point of paying good money to watch me sleep! Thanks for all the encouragement!

I went alone and my only problem was I was bored out of my mind! I spent a lot of time walking around outside. I walked several blocks one way, then i would turn around and come back and walk several blocks the other way.

I didn't bring my lap top but I sure wish I had. Luckily, Dr. Campos would lend me his every day at around 3:30.

I went alone and met a guy who was having his VSG at he same time, we stuck together as buddies throughout the whole process, maybe you can find someone too. While you'll do fine alone it sure is nice to have someone to talk to and count on.

Another question when going alone is...how did you pack? I know you aren't suppose to lift much? I thought about bringing my lAp top but thought it might be too heavy for me. Thinking I better pack light.

Im going alone too. I have mixed emotions about it, kind of like everything else about this whole things lol. Luckily I met someone here is going the same time. She's already been great support for me and completely understands like no one in my family or friends could.

If anyone else is going to Dr Aceves this weekend.... I'll see u there!!! Wish me luck!

Let us know how you are doing Ellie4me! Glad you have a buddy!

I packed light with clothes, you really won't need much. I did take my Netbook, but it's a tiny laptop and doesn't weigh much. I took headphones/ear buds so I could listen to music or hear something on my netbook if I wanted to. I used a large duffle bag that has wheels on it, it seemed lighter than my rolling suitcases. I did the carry on thing, but I had someone to help me with lifting it into the overhead compartment on our return flight so I didn't have to worry about that. You might want do carry on on your flight there, but then check your bag on return so you don't have to worry about the lifting. I also used a messenger style bag that doubled as a handbag, laptop bag, and also put my small camera in it, along with my passport, money, chapstick, etc. I didn't want a bunch of different bags to have to worry about.

Good luck!

Another question when going alone is...how did you pack? I know you aren't suppose to lift much? I thought about bringing my lAp top but thought it might be too heavy for me. Thinking I better pack light.