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sheabh    11

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I went to Tijuana and it was fine. I did not go by myself, my sister insisted on going! But there were others there by themselves and didn't have a problem. I stayed in the Marriott and it was great! We even walked to the stores in the area and there is a lot of foot traffic! We all hung out together and it was nice meeting others on the same adventure! I think you will be fine!

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Pattie1966    35

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I'm going to TJ alone next Sunday' date=' staying at the Marriott , anyone else? I will be there a week as having dental work also...[/quote']

i am having surgery at florence Hosp on friday but will be back at the Marriott on sunday. I'm sure we will see each other but if not best of luck to you.

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Pattie1966    35

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I would like to know this also.

When I booked my flight it asked if I needed wheelchair assistance and I checked yes. I would call your airline ahead of time and let them know.

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Italiancurves    117

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I was all set to go alone, and felt quite confident that all would be fine. The driver meets you and takes you where you need to go... Hotel/ hospital. There are so many other sleevers there as medical tourists, it seems perfectly safe and comfortable to me. However just last week my husband announced that he is going with me. So I guess I'm not going alone but I certainly would have. I see no problem with traveling alone to TJ under the conditions of Medical Tourism were well protected. Best wishes to all that are traveling alone... We are with you in spirit!

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Italiancurves    117

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I was all set to go alone, and felt quite confident that all would be fine. The driver meets you and takes you where you need to go... Hotel/ hospital. There are so many other sleevers there as medical tourists, it seems perfectly safe and comfortable to me. However just last week my husband announced that he is going with me. So I guess I'm not going alone but I certainly would have. I see no problem with traveling alone to TJ under the conditions of medical tourism were well protected. Best wishes to all that are traveling alone... We are with you in spirit!

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Jenni77    60

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Hi Everyone! I am currently in Mexico alone right now. I had my surgery this past morning with the amazing Dr. Alvarez. I feel perfectly fine to be here alone. The Dr, Susan, His Driver Rosie, and all the staff I have had contact with are absolutely fabulous. The hospital is older, but that I knew going in. It just looks like hospitals did when I was a young girl. The patient care in this place supersedes any medical care I have had in any hospital in the States. So while its not the prettiest I would chose here over any hospital near my own home. I will say the private rooms you are given here are completely updated and quite nice. Mine had a beautiful tiled walk in shower, leather furniture for guests, and a nice flatscreen tv. I do not feel scared to be alone here, but honestly cant wait to board the plane back to my wonderful fiance, 4 kids, and brand new Grandson Omar.

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Juciilyps:)    67

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jenni, what hospital are u in and how was the hotel

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Jenni77    60

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jenni' date=' what hospital are u in and how was the hotel

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Im in one I cant prenounce. Its in Piedras Negras, Mx. Just about one mile over the boarder from Tx. My doctor is guillermo Alvarez.

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Canadian Kim    1

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I'm booked for Ortiz November 1st. Anyone else?

I am booked for November 1st with Ortiz as well. I am arriving same day due to time comstraints.

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ringo4    38

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I am booked for November 1st with Ortiz as well. I am arriving same day due to time comstraints.

Yay! A sleeve buddy!!! Are you going alone? Maybe we can email back & forth? I will private message....

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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