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Peeps do it all the time, plus this site supports it. I personally went to Med school in Tijuana, and bed side manners and care are better than most places in the US. You will be great.

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<-- sleeved 7/22/16 Mexico. Would do it again 100000000 times. Awesome experience. Zero complications.

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Don't be nervous I'm going Nov 22. I live in SoCal and a lot of people here go to Mexico for all sorts of surgery. Who's your doc?

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All you need to bring to the hospital is your toothbrush/paste, one loose fitting outfit, gas x strips, and I brought a neck pillow & small pillow for my lap for the drive home that I thought were life savers. You get a private room for the night you're there and it has Netflix :). The only other things I'd bring to the hotel are a few comfortable changes of loose clothes and a good book or two - because you'll definitely get bored. There's TV and movies, but I was grateful to have some reading material. Don't bring anything to eat. The hotel supplies your "meals" with your stay. Oh, and your cell phone & charger. The hotel has free wifi.

Be prepared to be very well taken care of. Everyone speaks English, cares deeply and makes you feel extremely comfortable. It's a great experience because you'll get dropped off with 4-5 others getting sleeved as well. When I was there, we all supported each other, "ate" together after the surgery and went for walks to the local shopping area. It's so nice to not feel like you're in it alone :) good luck! I'm sure you can't wait for it to be done!!

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