As it turns out, I dont think my husband can make the trip to Tijuana with me so it looks as though I will be going by myself. I live outside of LA so will probably just take the train to San Diego cuz its probably not wise to drive home medicated! I guess I will stay by the airport the night before and just take a taxi to the pick up spot in the morning. Anyone else go down there by themselves?? I'm not at all worried about the care i will receive or even being solo in Mexico (LA is probably worse! Lol)...its just scary having surgery alone and far from home.

I am planning on going alone on Aug 10 with Dr Illan , anyone else that day?

Check with Bill Yanez he can connect you to anyone else who will be going that day. I made great new friends that way!

Hi Peg...yes a lifelong friendship has been formed. "Sisters Forever, Losers Always 7/4/16"

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I have just arrived in MX and my mini gastric bypass is tomorrow!!!

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I have just arrived in MX and my mini gastric bypass is tomorrow!!!

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YAY!!! Keep us posted and let us know how you do! I have 3 weeks to go...the anticipation is getting GINORMOUS

I just came home, dr Illan did my sleeve Thursday and everyone there was fantastic. Met other patients that kept me plenty of company, so I didn't mind traveling alone.

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I have just arrived in MX and my mini gastric bypass is tomorrow!!!

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YAY!!! Keep us posted and let us know how you do! I have 3 weeks to go...the anticipation is getting GINORMOUS

Thank you and yes i will keep you all posted. Good luck you and the rest of us August WLS patients!!!

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Im now out of surgery and feel okay. I have managed to get out of bed and take a few steps. My mouth is extremely dry though

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I am thinking of going to Mexico too for surgery. There are about 8 names that keep coming up in my checking. How did you guys decide who to use?

I check references called patients and decided on dr. Illan bariatric pal team mexico. If Alex B. Founder of this site supports him it was good enough for me. BEST decision ever! BILL YANEZ is coordinator for team mexico. Tell him I sent you, he will take great care of you. Personal service no big business feeling.

What is the average cost for the procedure in Mexico?

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What is the average cost for the procedure in Mexico?

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Average cost seems to be around $4500? Some are more and some are less. It really depends on the surgeon and facility you choose.

I am scheduled with Dr Illan on Aug. 23rd. I am doing it thru BariatricPal Team MX. I am about a 3 hour drive from San Diego which is why i was coming down the night before. Unfortunately my husaband cant get off work and my mother is way too frail to travel.

My husband and I are having our surgeries done by Dr Illan on Aug 22nd. We'll see you there!!

I am scheduled with Dr Illan on Aug. 23rd. I am doing it thru BariatricPal Team MX. I am about a 3 hour drive from San Diego which is why i was coming down the night before. Unfortunately my husaband cant get off work and my mother is way too frail to travel.

My husband and I are having our surgeries done by Dr Illan on Aug 22nd. We'll see you there!!

@@Jonicrestwell Outstanding!!! See you there!!! We are gettin' close!!