Long story short... I'm looking at going to Dr Joya in PV for the sleeve... right now I can't do it until next August if I want to bring someone with me and have a longer recovery time (4 weeks)

I COULD do it sooner, with a shorter recovery time (2-2.5 weeks or so.. but could be extended if really needed) However I wouldn't be able to have someone come with me.

What are you opinions? Especially if you had yours in PV.... could you have done it without someone there and still have been comfortable?

I did mine alone and was completely fine!

I wouldn't do it alone, especially outside the country.

I am going to Tijuana alone next month. I have heard that everyone feels very safe and unless u r at the hotel u r never really alone.

I would love my hubby to go but someone has to stay with the kiddos and bring home the bacon!

Good luck

I, too, am going alone because of all of the reassurance I feel from the stories of those who have gone alone before me (about not actually being alone, etc). The only thing that might pose the tiniest bit of difficulty for me is finding a cab driver who will carry my bag up to my apartment after bringing me home from the airport, but I don't think it'll be that much of a problem.

Well I think IM ok with going on my own... I'm not sure I was when I was looking at the Tijuana option, something about crossing the boarder by myself just freaked me out a bit. Flying directly into PV seems like no big deal to me... however it is more of an issue for friends and family. Any suggestions on how to handle this?

I can fly out March 3rd and be home on March 9th... with surgery being on the 4th... I dont see the problem? lol

Did anyone else run into the family problem with traveling alone?

I'm curious about the recovery times you mention. Why the 4 weeks and the 2 weeks?

I don't have options on when I can take time off since I'm a teacher... summer holidays = 4 weeks off

March 3-9 (using 5 sick days, and march break is right after) then back to work... I CAN go on short term sick leave if absolutely necessary but I don't want to do that since I have to pay for this surgery

I don't have options on when I can take time off since I'm a teacher... summer holidays = 4 weeks off

March 3-9 (using 5 sick days, and march break is right after) then back to work... I CAN go on short term sick leave if absolutely necessary but I don't want to do that since I have to pay for this surgery

OOoooohhh.. I get it now. I thought you meant something they will do to your body will cause the recovery to be longer. I hadn't heard of that. I get it, I get it...

Decisions.... decisions.... I know what I want to do but is it worth the flack I'll get between now and then and coming home safetly? I have the perfect flight/options that work right now... I'm waiting for my credit card to be upgraded to get a discount on the flight (could take up to a week, last time it took 2 days) IF the flight is still there once my card is upgraded then I guess it's meant to be?

If it's not... I think I might cry lol

go to mexicalli like i did, no drug related problems that way., but it is a 2 hour drive from san diego, but a beautiful one. the hospital picks you up at the airport in a nice vehicle and drives you across.

I had surgery in Piedras Negras and my husband went with me. I could have gone alone. The driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to hospital then from the hospital to your hotel after surgery. The only time I would not have wanted to be alone would have been on my flight back home. I am glad my husband was there to carry my bag for me. If you go alone, pack lightly!

I went alone to TJ and felt completely safe. I flew into San Diego and was picked up and had no problems. I was back at work in 6 days.

I Just booked my flights for March 3-8 (well really the 9th since I'm on a red eye home x3)

I'll be going by myself...