I had my surgery 1/24 in Tijuana with Dr. Kelly. We were picked up in San Diego, taken to the hospital where we spent 3 days, and then were taken to a VERY nice hotel in TIjuana for 2 more days, and then were driven to the San Diego airport. At no time did I EVER feel unsafe in Tijuana. My BF went with me, and while in the hospital, he met several Americans who had walked to the nearby beach with absolutely no problems. At the hotel, my BF and I walked about 1 mile to a local shopping mall and NEVER felt unsafe. We walked to the nearby convienience store several times with no problems. I did hear some intoxicated men in the elevator mention that a taxi driver say that he was unfamiliar with the location of our hotel, which they thought was a scam. They just got out of the taxi. I also have to say that in Mexico, the service is impeccable. Much better than in the US. Our drinks were never empty, and the waiter packaged up broth for me to take back to the room. I paid 6000 for revision from band to VSG, and I would do it again in a minute.