Hi,
I'm new to this site as I just started to look into WLS. BillieF, I used to work at the Travel clinic in S'toon and we do recommend the twinrix and it might not be a bad idea to take the typhoid vaccine too. You can phone the clinic and usually over the phone they'll tell you if they are recommending any immunizations and then they'll book you an appointment. I'm wondering about the safety of the mexican blood supply. It is a developing country but these are private hospitals that talk about their fantastic facilities. I also realize that it is unlikely any blood products would be necessary, but I'd want to be sure...you know what I mean???

I don't know if you need Twinrix for Mexico.  I had it already because we had gone to Bahamas last year.  You call Public Health and tell them where you are going and they will tell you what you need.  Do it soon.  They get really busy this time of year.  The water in our hospital was all filtered water but check it out wherever you are going. 

Consider reading Weight Loss Surery for Dummies.  I didn't read it but I wish I would have!  I hear its really good.  Also, this site is great for research.  I am sure you are welcome to come to our support group meetings too, before or after your surgery. 

THANKS FOR THE REPLYS SO I AM THINKING OF BOOKING IN APRIL. MY NEKT QUESTION IS TO I NEED TO GET MY TWINRIXS SHOOTS IF I AM GOING TO MEXICO FOR WLS...WHAT DID OTHERS DO..

THANKS

That sounds great. We'll be flying to Saskatoon and then heading north for a family reunion in Nipawin.  But when we're in Saskatchewan we would like to see more.  The Al Capone tunnels sound like something neat to see for sure.  And I love zoos.  They're all great ideas.  What is the spa?  What do I look for on the internet to get more info on that?
Thanks so much for the ideas.
L.

Hope you enjoy your visit to God's country.  Don't we all think our piece of the world is God's country?  Actually, no need to argue.  We are all correct!

In Regina, the RCMP museum, Legislature Building tours, the Museum of Natural History, the Science Centre with Imax.

In Saskatoon, the Zoo (free in the off season and they have grizzly bears and big cats right now - not sure which big cats - they rotate with other zoos), the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and the Western Development Museum.  Be sure to stay at the Delta Bessborough hotel for a uniquely Saskatoon experience.

In Moose Jaw, the spa and Al Capone's tunnels.  I haven't been to Moose Jaw lately but really, I hear the spa is something else.  If you are near Watrous, they have unique mineral springs.

The Cypress Hills if you are near the Southwest and don't forget the Great Sand Hills north of there.

Check out city websites or tourism websites.  We have lots of annual events througout the year.