Passport for Mexico

[anitak33 0]

I have everything ready to go for the big day, when I just realized I dont have a passport, I'm going to be driving down to Mexico, am I still going to need a passport. I have my citzenship certifcate will that work>?

[kpiekkola 0]

You do not currently need a passport to DRIVE over the border.

I think it's 1/1/08 when that goes into effect.

If you fly you do need a passport for everywhere now.

I'm driving down on 11/23... I'm excited.

[Griz Girl 0]

I just got back from Mexico on October 28th and all I needed was my driver's license. They said that they should be switching it passports for driving on 1/1/08. Good luck!!

[anitak33 0]

Thank You guys Im very excited!!!

[lachica39 0]

thats just around the corner, good luck!

SC

not yet banded

[LadyTrisha 0]

It should be clarified though that you DO need your passport and Alien Registration Card and License if you are NOT a U.S. Citizen.

My British passport had expired and I had lost my green card so I had to get both replaced and must have them with me in order to come back into the U.S. when I go to Mexico this weekend for my consultation. HTH

Trish

[ThinAgainJann 0]

Hi all,

I have a little diferent story. I only have a BMI of 30 but I still need to lose about 60 lbs. I know I want to go to Mexico to have Dr. Ortiz install the lap band for me. My question is how do I broach the conversation with my husband that I want to be banded? He is usually very suportive of everything I do, It's not the money. I just know he will friek out. I have done a ton of research. Thanks for your feed back. ThinAgainJann

[anitak33 0]

Hi all,

I have a little diferent story. I only have a BMI of 30 but I still need to lose about 60 lbs. I know I want to go to Mexico to have Dr. Ortiz install the lap band for me. My question is how do I broach the conversation with my husband that I want to be banded? He is usually very suportive of everything I do, It's not the money. I just know he will friek out. I have done a ton of research. Thanks for your feed back. ThinAgainJann

I had the same problem, but once i started telling him that i wanted to get this done, i started crying i couldnt help it and he totally understood. Just plan a dinner and let him know. Good Luck let us know how it goes.

[ThinAgainJann 0]

I am looking for a fill doctor in the San Fran Bay area. (East Side) All the weight loss dr's here will not touch you if you have surgery in Mexico.

HELP...HELP...Thanks, ThinAgainJann

[Liz1531 3]

Hi Thin Again Jann. I too am in the same boat. Unfortunately my hubby wasn't very supportive and I kind of took the attitude of I'm doing it anyway. He met me at my best (after two years of losing about 65lbs). Anyhow, I got pregnant and gained it all back and then some. So he thought it was all baby weight and not a result of a lifetime of struggling with my weight. Anyhow, I'm glad I did it. I went to Dr. Ortiz and while I can't say anything about the man himself (I barely remember seeing his face as I was wheeled into the OR), I can say the surgery went off without incidence and I was released next day. I never even took a pain med. Good luck!

[GreenChrysalis 1]

I have everything ready to go for the big day, when I just realized I dont have a passport, I'm going to be driving down to Mexico, am I still going to need a passport. I have my citzenship certifcate will that work?

According to this U.S. State Department site and this Department of Homeland Security site, passports will be required for land-based travel to Mexico in summer 2008 -- an actual date hasn't been determined yet. As of January 31, you will just have to present your ID (driver's license) and a birth or naturalization certificate.