:paranoid:nervous OK here it is . My daughter and I have been thinking about lapband for some time. The decision has been made to go to Mexico, the end of January 07. We havent decided which group to go with, its between Tijuana/Bajanor or Puerta Vallarta/Joya. My problem is I'm scared to death, not of the surgery but of the bad things you hear that happen to people while there, crime wise I mean. I'd like to do some shopping but am afraid to go out alone, do they usually send a guide with you for these type of things. Am I just being a baby. Which do you all feel is safer PV or T? You need to understand I grew up and live in a community of 300 people way up in the NE mountains of Washington state, My husband teases me and tells me I'm a HICK thats never been to the BIG CITY, which isn't true but pretty close. So I guess I just need some reassurance from some of you. Thanks for understanding. Amom