What to bring to Tijuana?!?

[nurseghana 167]

What is a spirometer?

It's a portable device that you use to breathe in to open your lungs

[zoekids 120]

My doctor requires us to start using the spirometer a week in advance, so we have to purchase our own and also bring it with us. Good point about the phone numbers and the ones. Need to go break my 20s.

Mary

[UnzippingTheFatSuit 27]

Thanks for the great tips!

[scsleever 104]

I'll be going to Tijuana alone and am wondering what to do with my wallet, tablet, id, etc. while I'm in surgery, recovery, and wandering the halls at the hospital.

[Rohler1520 119]

I'll be going to Tijuana alone and am wondering what to do with my wallet' date=' tablet, id, etc. while I'm in surgery, recovery, and wandering the halls at the hospital.[/quote']

I have heard a lot of people saying that they had a suitcase that they could lock. I don't know what you would do with the key though while you were in surgery. Maybe a suitcase that has a combination lock? Look up icon23. I believe she posted about what she did with her stuff during surgery at Mi hospital.

[scsleever 104]

I've been trying to figure out what to do about a cell phone in Mexico. Everything I've read says that it is ridiculously expensive to use cell service there. I'm planning to turn my cell phone off the minute I leave San Diego airport! Do you have any suggestions for the best way to use a tablet computer and wifi to keep in touch (other than email)?

I noticed on my paperwork from Dr. Garcia that there is a 1-800 number listed for Mi Doctor Hospital. Can someone in the US call that number to speak to a patient? Also, does the Marriott have a similar 800 number?

Thanks to all the Tijuana veterans for taking the time to help us newbies!

[measureofme 175]

Anyone want to chime in about your level of boredom? I keep thinking about bringing a crochet project (but will I be able to focus?) or a book? Bringing our tablet and it has some games on it. How much "busy work" did you need to help the hours pass? Or your companion?

[mybabysansan 32]

Ok you really don't need much . The clothes you where there and something to sleep in that night and then when your in the hospital they give you a gown . After surgery when I was up walking around I put shorts on and wear them the whole time under my gown in the hospital . I went alone and I was fine . Call your cell phone people and let them know your going to Mexico and they will set you up with something . Don't worry about you things no one will take from you. I had my cash and card in my bag it was fine . I left my jelwery at home they are so nice there Dr Garcia is great. You can use the hospital phone to call your family . At the Marriott no phone you can use for free that I find .. The halls in the hospital are small the whole place is but it a great place and everyone is really nice . Good luck to all ..

[bayareanan 24]

The last time I went to MX I didnt get the international plan because I didnt plan on making any calls. Unfortunately, my paypal account was hacked while I was there and I had to call thyem (on hold a long time) to report the problem and then call my bank to put stop payments on the transactions.

The bill for this was $170!!!

Get the International plan. It is like $10.

[AngelEyesInNJ 187]

I also recommend bringing neosporin and an antiseptic spray so you are able to care for your incisions while back at the hotel. I went through Ready4Achange and they provided tape and gauze.

I wasn't too bored they have a tv and some American shows that is what I did the when I wasn't walking

[Rohler1520 119]

The last time I went to MX I didnt get the international plan because I didnt plan on making any calls. Unfortunately' date=' my paypal account was hacked while I was there and I had to call thyem (on hold a long time) to report the problem and then call my bank to put stop payments on the transactions.

The bill for this was 170!!!

Get the International plan. It is like 10.[/quote']

My pay pal account was hacked a few weeks ago and I think it came from this site. So, Everybody please be extremely careful about what you post. Make sure your PayPal account is not the same password that you use for this account. The same night that I got hacked I started been getting weird text messages about weight-loss surgeries that were not even spelled right. Not sure but just have a strong feeling that it came from the site. So everybody please be extremely careful.

[Pelekania 156]

I also recommend bringing neosporin and an antiseptic spray so you are able to care for your incisions while back at the hotel. I went through and they provided tape and gauze.

I wasn't too bored they have a tv and some American shows that is what I did the when I wasn't walking

How did you take care of your incisions, especially while you showered? What regime did you do?

Thanks!

[SanDiegoSunshine 55]

Hello. I havent had my surgery yet but will be going April 5th. I live in San Diego And we go to Mexico alot. My mom And best friend have both had sleeve there at Mi hospital. I was there for both. To be honest dont worry about the little stuff your perfectly safe!

[parker 11]

I've never had to wear compression stockings before, so I had to google all the different sizes and uses. I finally decided what I needed and went shopping online. Boy oh boy, they are bland and UGLY for the most part! I finally discovered some blue leopard print! Ordered them from rejuvahealth.

[lwilliams65 102]

I've never had to wear compression stockings before' date=' so I had to google all the different sizes and uses. I finally decided what I needed and went shopping online. Boy oh boy, they are bland and UGLY for the most part! I finally discovered some blue leopard print! Ordered them from rejuvahealth.[/quote']

I want leopard print compression stockings ((: