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Where in Mx? Which surgeon?

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Dr Fernando Gracia in Tijuana Mx. My husband has been really busy at work and can't take off. I am ready to start my journey. I thought I am a big girl I can go alone. I guess I was wanting some reassurance.

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Dr Fernando Gracia in Tijuana Mx. My husband has been really busy at work and can't take off. I am ready to start my journey. I thought I am a big girl I can go alone. I guess I was wanting some reassurance.

If my husband starts the new job hes waiting on i will be going alone..june 6th to see the same dr.

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Dr Fernando Gracia in Tijuana Mx. My husband has been really busy at work and can't take off. I am ready to start my journey. I thought I am a big girl I can go alone. I guess I was wanting some reassurance.

I didn't go to TJ, I went to Mexicali. I felt perfectly safe there tho.

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If my husband starts the new job hes waiting on i will be going alone..june 6th to see the same dr.

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I am super excited. Maybe I can move my date for the same day or maybe day after and we can help each other. I am looking forward to meeting new people.

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I'm traveling alone June 9th. Many people have so hopefully it will be easy.

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I'll be going alone June 19 to TJ. Would love a buddy.

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I am super excited. Maybe I can move my date for the same day or maybe day after and we can help each other. I am looking forward to meeting new people.

That would be awesome..we can be walking buddies :-)

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I am traveling alone to Dr Fernando Garcia. Having been to TJ a few times, I am not scared and have met a few gals who are getting sleeved at the same time I am at florence.< /p>

Good luck to you

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I went alone. I was perfectly safe the whole time. Don't worry too much.

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Ill be traveling to Tijuana alone. If you read about other people's journeys, everyone says that they felt very safe and had excellent medical care.

There should be wifi in both the hospital and hotel to help you keep in touch with your family.

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Dr Fernando Gracia in Tijuana Mx. My husband has been really busy at work and can't take off. I am ready to start my journey. I thought I am a big girl I can go alone. I guess I was wanting some reassurance.

I went to Dr. Garcia alone in TJ and was fine. I made friends with other patients and that helped because my biggest problem would have been boredom!!

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Went alone, and I was truly at peace. I relaxed, recovered, and had some time for just me! Hubby took care of the kiddos, and I was content with going by myself. I felt safe. There is always someone with you!

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