VSG in Mexico, through A Lighter Me. GUIDE ME PLEASE!?

Hello everyone, 

I've never posted here before but I'd like to thank all of you for sharing your experiences. I have finally booked my surgery date in Tijuana Mexico (July 29), through A Lighter Me with Dr. Elias Ortiz. 

I'm so nervous and super excited all at the same time! But I have never left the country and have no idea how to behave once I am in Mexico! 

How much money (US $) should I have, ALM covers my hotel stay and transportation, but how much do I tip the driver!? Do I tip every time? Any troubles at the border coming back home? 

Any tips/help would be great!

Sim. 

I did not use the same doctor. With that said, I may have spent $15 total on my trip. I tipped the driver a few dollars each way. Then I bought a couple bottles of water or G2 when we stopped mid way on the drive. Other than that I had no need of any money.

Good luck! July will be here before you know it.

Dear Sim,

Friends of mine used this same service 1.5 yrs ago.   The drivers were wonderful in helping them navigate this.   Most everyone speaks English.   The staff handles everything.  The driver even offered to take them to the beach for a few hours on one of their postop days.  Only need a few $    I too am scheduled for here, but for in May.   Stay excited and work slowly toward learning/ preparing.  Blessings

Terrie

Just sayin

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/

holy crap... now im freaking out!