for 3/23 with Dr. Illan at Mi Doctor.

I had a Skype call with him and Omar last night (I've talked to Omar directly several times previously). My boyfriend was there and is feeling more confident that I will be well cared for, after our chat. I am impressed with Dr. Illan's education.

Also, for those questioning the difference between hospitals and clinics in Mexico, I specifically asked that question. I've been certain my needs would be met with Mi Doctor, based on my own research, but was curious since it was a recent topic of conversation here. Dr Illan said the difference in Mexico is whether or not the facility can respond to emergency/complications from treatment. Mi Doctor has an ICU (albeit small) and is equipped to handle blood transfusions, radiation, etc that are required to meet the definition of a hospital. It's small compared to US hospitals in large cities, but IS classified as a hospital.

So...I'm waiting another week or so to see if plane ticket prices drop at all (running about $520 per ticket right now). Next week, I'll be getting my passport or passport card...I haven't decided which, right now, since I'm more interested in speed. And then it's all over but the waiting!

~Kat

"The waiting is the hardest part

Every day you get one more yard

You take it on faith, you take it to the heart

The waiting is the hardest part"

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Amanda Rae