Safety being anywhere in Mexico

Aren't moms just the greatest at adding to your already fragile state?  Mine would most likely do the same thing if I told her.  So, clearly, I'm not going to tell her until after.  Bless their pea-pickin' hearts--our moms.

I'm sure you'll be fine and have no worries.  You're smart and I doubt you would put yourself into any situation that would cause you to experience any dangers.

Deep breaths.



 

 I was there in Jan (with my sister and niece)  and in Apr for my surgery.  you are transported everywhere, the clinic is closed to the public, and they have a security system.  You will never be out on your own to be harmed.  The recovery house is in a gated community and very safe.  We walked across the boarder to leave (my friend was on the other side waiting) and didn't have any problems.  I know your husband is going to be with you and I left all my jewelry at home.  i had a $100 cash on me.    

Hi Stephanie,

I met you in Jan when you were there with your sister and neice.  I was with my sister Kim who had a sleeve.  I had been there in July last year.  I am coming back in 3 weeks with my hubby getting the sleeve.  Did everything go ok for you?  Aside from all the crap on here, I trust what you have to say as you and I talked a bit back in January.  Please email me at [email protected]

How are Heidi and Paige?

Thanks,
Jean

Thank you double flame, you are a very intelligent person and bring up great points. I wish I could write the way you do. My mom did open up other options to consider.  I dont have the money for surgery in the us, i dont want to wait two more years and have a slipped disc in my back, or my acid reflux to get even worse.  Now my knee is going out and I am just so tired all the time. I dont expect for the staff to be my servants.  All I truly truly want and I think this goes for all is a safe and sound surgery with no complications and to come home and say wow, that was the best gift I ever gave myself.  I am 29 and a mom to two beautiful kids and a wife to a great man.  I havent done anything like this for myself because my life revolves around my family which is the way it should be.  My husband is my rock through this too.  He keeps telling me jenny quit worrying, everything will be fine I will be there with you for everything.  My mom ended up calling me and said Jenny Im not telling you what to do, thats is your decision to make and I will back you on what you decide but if you go to mexico I will be really scared until your home.  Its just way out of the norm.  Having these scared feelings seems to be normal.  Its so life changing.  I just really appreciate the wonderful woman and men on these boards.  Despite the bickering and fighting there are really really great people on here. 

I can relate to absolutely everything you just wrote. I was completely freaked out before surgery and almost canceled my flight the night before I left for Mexico. My husband and son are my absolute world and I didn't want to do anything to jeopardize my health and cut any of my time here on earth with them short. My husband is my greatest support and was fine if I wanted to cancel everything or fine with being by my side through out the entire surgery process.
My mother on the other hand, wanted to remind me of all the "worst case scenarios" that could happen including, but not limited to safety in Tijuana.

Obviously, I decided to make the leap and get on that plane. I am now 7 weeks out, feeling wonderful and so happy that I made the decision to have my VSG.

Okay, back to your original post.....let me give you my opinion of how I felt about Tijuana when we arrived. It wad dark out so I couldn't see that well, which is probably kind of good because it is definitely a culture shock if you have never been to Mexico. There is some graffiti and the streets are filled with potholes. (The drivers are very careful around them.) The locals drive absolutely CRAZY in Mexico! Again, the clinic's drivers are much better drivers then the typical locals....at least while they are travailing with patients.
There are really pretty houses and then right beside it there may be a shack. So it is not like the good and bad neighborhoods that we are used to in the states, it is just really random. The recovery house, however is in a gated community where all of the homes are very nice and well maintained. 

The creepiest thing for me are the police there. Some of them ride down the street in these truck looking things and there is actually a man on top that is standing behind a big gun!  Not that the police themselves are scary it is just something that we don't see in the states. It looks like something you would see on a military base. Thankfully, I never saw them shoot, but still creepy.

With all this being said, I felt safe the entire time. The drivers escort you everywhere! They never leave your side when you are not in the clinic or recovery house. Sorry I turned this in to a novel, but I want to give you a head's up that the outside surroundings are very different then we're used to here. If you can keep that in mind while traveling through town, you will feel completely at ease when you reach the clinic and recovery house. 

I hope that you have a wonderful surgery.

XOXOXO,
Christi

Oh and one more thing, I dont expect to go to mexico and everyone know perfect english.  We are going to Mexico and the language is spanish.  I have been writing down alot of things I think I may need to say while there in english and spanish.  I am right in the middle of the fence being I am half mexican and half caucasion.  I dont know spanish and wish I did.  I just know there are some people in the us who get upset because they think only english should be the language here well same goes for mexico IMO.

You will do fine Jenni...your husband is going with you and he will be there for anything you need.

Don't you wi**** was already tomorrow so you can just get it over with?

Liz

Oh Yeah.  Its taking FOREVER.  Actually I was thinking I might just change my moms mind about the whole thing and she might even think about doing it.  She is like me a yoyo dieter.  She lost 130lbs and then gained it back and over and over.  That would be really cool if i came back and she saw my great results and decided to also go for it.  Anyway I have 8 weeks and 5 days and Im sure it will be here before I know it.

Hi Jenn,

 We have a couple things in common,
1. I am also half Mexican and half Caucasian and I don't speak Spanish.

2. My mom was also concerned about me considering Mexico for surgery.

This is what I did to help my mom and dad become more comfortable as well as educated about surgery in Mexico.

I took both of them to the OH event in Costa Mesa last weekend. They were both able to meet  and talk with Dr. Quiroz and Joyce, as well as several patients. When we left my dad was very pleased with Dr, Quiroz and my mom was a lot more comfortable, but still on the fence.
( I plan on pushing her over the fence soon )

I myself have still not made a decision on which Dr. I will be using. Although I liked Dr. Quiroz, I remain undecided by all the reviews I am reading here. I am incredibly confused by the conflicting reviews.

Good luck and have s safe and uneventful surgery.

I too had to go through my family and friends freaking out, they were sure that I would be killed!

I have been to Tijuana twice for surgery, both times I felt very safe!! I never felt like I had a single thing to worry about. It does not matter what surgeon you go to, they will NOT let you go anywhere unsupervised!!! They know better than that, their livelyhood depends on good word of mouth to have more people to come to them.

Cheryl had some very good points in her post, thank you Cheryl!! I never worried about any of the staff bothering my things! I took my brand new (Toshiba) lap top with me. Did not worry for a minute about it! My first time down, I can say I was a little more uncertain. I wore my wedding rings there, they asked me to take them off. I did not want to leave them in my purse so  (Dr/Mr)Betancourt wore them on his finger the entire time. I have found from working with hispanic people that they are very honest, harworking good people! They would not lose their job over taking your things.

I wish you nothing but the best with whatever/whoever you choose to go with!