Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How Much Money Do I Need To Bring?



Recommended Posts

If you had your surgery in Mexico can you please share with me how much money you brought with you?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I brought about $200 cash in small bills and ended up using almost none of it. I stashed it in all different places so if I lost a bag or something, I'd still have money. But I ended up not using much of it at all. I used it for a couple of tips for shuttle drivers and a bottle of Vitamin Water. That was it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also brought $200. I only used $60. $20 tip for our driver, cabs back and forth from Walmart, some fruit ice from a street vendor, and a Mani/pedi. I got some souvenirs at Walmart but used my credit card.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Same here, I took $200 but spent less than $100. Bought Decaf tea bags and pedialyte at Walmart, a couple Protein in drinks at GNC, a couple popsicles from a street vendor and tips for driver and bellhops. Used my credit card to pay for hotel extras at checkout (movie rental, laundry service and sister's restaurant tab)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Cash? 100 but only used about $20 for tips.

Because of a minor issue (anemia) I had to charge about $300 for a blood transfusion.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×