Hello im Karla from Los Angeles,its my first time on here. i just had a few questions if any one could help im geting my lap band in tijuana with Dr. Almanza in April on the 15th and i done all my research but just wanted to know a few things my first concern is makeing the $500 dollar deposit over the phone to my patient cordinator.second is hows the recovery.third has any one had their surgery thru mt.zion and how was the recovery house???? thanks hope to hear from some one im so excieted i wish these 6 weeks could fly by I CANT WAIT OMG!!!!!!!