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My surgery is Jan 28th and I just realized I do not have a passport? Anybody else have or had this problem?

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I didn't face this problem but my parents who were accompanying me did because their passports had recently expired. They paid the extra fees to have the processing of their new passports expedited, and thankfully they came in on time. The coordinator for my surgeon had assured me they'd be fine if the passports didn't come through before my surgery, and that other patients had made it through with just a valid driver's license. She said they received a little talking-to, and that was it. Other people on here disputed that, though, and cautioned against us going to Mexico without all of us having valid passports. We did all have to show our passports when we left Tijuana, but not upon entering. I don't know if more grace would have been extended because we were going through the medical lane, but I think it's risky. I've gone to Tecate several times to volunteer, and I know with that border they definitely checked the passports thoroughly. One agent sort of pranked my fiancee's sister by telling her that her passport wasn't valid in a very stern voice, and then smiling and handing her a pen so she could sign it, thus validating it.

My coordinator had said that I could reschedule the surgery without any penalty, and that's what I was going to do if my parents hadn't gotten their passports in time. It just felt like too much of a gamble to me. In Los Angeles there are some passport agencies that can get you a new passport in under a week's time. Maybe there's a place near where you live that could do the same. You'll pay more for it, but personally I think it will be worthwhile to have the peace of mind.

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My surgery is Jan 28th and I just realized I do not have a passport? Anybody else have or had this problem?

What Doctor are you going to? I'm wanting to go to TJ as well! I'm very curious as to your doctor because I'm still so new! Any info on Mexico WLS would be so helpful!

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My surgery is Jan 28th and I just realized I do not have a passport? Anybody else have or had this problem?

What Doctor are you going to? I'm wanting to go to TJ as well! I'm very curious as to your doctor because I'm still so new! Any info on Mexico WLS would be so helpful!

There is tons of great info in the Mexico Self Payers area :)

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I did a lot of research and ended up going with Dr Altamirano. He does cost more than the others but so worth it! I can't wait for my surgery Thursday!

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I did a lot of research and ended up going with Dr Altamirano. He does cost more than the others but so worth it! I can't wait for my surgery Thursday!

That's who I'm hoping to go with too! Good luck and keep us posted!

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