I am having my surgery on feb 3 2012 in Tijuana, MX at Almanza's office. Is anyone else going there on the same date as I am? Or having surgery around the same time? I live in Central Texas. Thank you so much.

hi, I was looking around the forum and came across your comment... how are you doing post-surgery, I am in the "research" phase and have come to the conclusion that there is no way I can afford this in the US, but going to Tijuana kind of scares me... any advice you can offer a newbie?

I have recovered fine and am losing weight as expected. The experience was a little scary at first, going into Tijuana, but you quickly feel better with the staff and at the clinic. Also,the other patients were with me and we made each other feel better. I trusted the doctor. He has a lot of experience. I didn't really have much pain after surgery, just discomfort and some gas. I was one of the lucky ones for sure.

I am in June

Can you give me any advise as I am traveling alone

you may want to check out alighterme.com or medicaltransport.com. These are a couple of sites that have everything all set up for you except your airfare. They are great people and most of them have been through the process as well. Sandy at alighterme is great she will answer any questions you have. This fourm is great just read andy ou will learn so much.

Thank you I have heard negative about Jerusalem hospital? Is there something to the rumors?

I have heard not so much negative about them but that the clinic is small and there is not much room there. They have also said that the recover home is very loud and cramped. Other than that it seems to have a pretty positive outcome. I am having my with Dr Garcia through alighterme.com for the 5000.00 you have two nights in the hospital (actual hospital) then you have two nights in the hotel which is super nice. You can travel with one person and they can stay with you at the hospital and also at the hotel for no additional cost. What i liked is that it is not in a clinic but in a hospital just in case something goes wrong you have everything right there. If you are traveling alone there will be a rep with you all the time from the time that you get to the airport until you are back at the airport once you are done. They have people that will drive you to go shopping or just around so you can site see if you want. They have a rep that will be in Mexico along with one here in the states that will assist you. I would not be worried about traveling alone. You want to make sure that you have a passport or a passport card so you can travel in to mexico (that is required now) When are you looking to go...

Thanks so much. Sorry for taking so long to reply but work. I am going June 10 and my husband can not get the time off.

When are you scheduled

i am hoping to have my done on June 18 but I am still waiting on the funding to come through so i can set my date. Are you going to go with Dr ALverez or with another doctor?

I did some further research and am going with Dr. Garcia. Thanks for mentioning. Any word on yours? I am scheduled for June 11