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Has anyone traveled to mexico and had there surgry alone? S Williams

I have read in some of the profiles that a few have. Gerrann was there for a few days on her own after surgery but is there a way to get a friend or someone to go with you. Just for support. Cindy

In Monterray, I met a gal who came in from Wisconsin I think by herself. Dr. Rumbaut just had her stay one extra day in the hospital so she would have hospital staff to help her since she was alone. She said it worked out fine, and that was with a RNY not just the lap band. Gail

I went to Tiajuana with a friend. There was another woman having lapband. She'd come alone from Indiana, and she said it was no problem at all for her. Just don't take anything heavy like a suitcase, because you won't be able to lift or carry anything.

I am glad that you mentioned that I should not bring a suitcase because of the weight, that is something that I would have most definitely had done. And would have been on my way to the airport "looking like" What do you suggest I carry? Sorry for sounding so stupid. Thanks for any help, S Williams

I will be traveling from OH to Mexico on 2/21 for Lap-Band surgery on 2/22. I have traveled quite a bit over the years for business so I do not anticipate any problems. I will be getting picked up at the San Diego airport and taken over the border for pre-tests and then hotel, the day of surgery I will stay overnite at the hospital. On 2/23 I will have an extra day in Mexico and will be taken back to the states to hop a plane back. I'm getting a little neverous about the food intack traveling. Since my trip will be multi-days I do have to pack a suitcase but it will be packed lite and it will have wheels on it. Hope that helps. I wish you luck.