:paranoid:nervous OK here it is . My daughter and I have been thinking about lapband for some time. The decision has been made to go to Mexico, the end of January 07. We havent decided which group to go with, its between Tijuana/Bajanor or Puerta Vallarta/Joya. My problem is I'm scared to death, not of the surgery but of the bad things you hear that happen to people while there, crime wise I mean. I'd like to do some shopping but am afraid to go out alone, do they usually send a guide with you for these type of things. Am I just being a baby. Which do you all feel is safer PV or T? You need to understand I grew up and live in a community of 300 people way up in the NE mountains of Washington state, My husband teases me and tells me I'm a HICK thats never been to the BIG CITY, which isn't true but pretty close. So I guess I just need some reassurance from some of you. Thanks for understanding. Amom

Where do you live? Lots of nice placeds in US?

Yes there is plenty of nice places in the US including Metaline Falls Wa. were I live, 13 miles from the Canadian border over looking the Pend Oreille River, Pronounced Pond er Ray.

I mean to have ur surgery? I know lots of folks go over the border...but I'm with you I'd never do that for surgery.

I can't afford to have it done in the states. Amom

Well as you can see there are plenty of people here who been there and back. The reality is the likeliehood of something happening is like lightening. You'll be fine..just be smart!

I actually went to Monterray MX to have my surgery and it was VERY Clean and in a nice hospital.....You should check it out because it's so close to the texas border that you can drink the water which tells you a little bit about the area....I went to PV on vacation and got sick from eating the ice. Anyway I just went back to Monterray, MX to get my fill and I love the doctor and staff they were so sweet and helpful...I even went over there to have the surgery by myself....Yes I was afraid but once I got there I felt so much better. They even have you stay in the hotel that is inside the hospital which is VERY nice. You can go to the website litenfree.com to get more info. if you want to think about going to Monterray.