Halobabe,
I took my daughter to TJ for this surgery. The only extra cost for our trip was my plane ticket and my personal meals while there. So it really wasn't that much more. I stayed in the hotel room which is already covered in the cost of the surgery. Being there as a woman alone in Mexico, I didn't stray very far from the hotel, but that was perfectly fine as there are two restaurants on the premises. Your friend would also have the choice of room service if desired.
Also, the bell captains are EXTREMELY helpful at the hotel. Anything you need, they are more than happy and very willing to accomodate your needs.
After Lindsay's surgery, I needed ice to chill her drinks. I could not find the ice machine, so I asked one of the bell captains of the location. Not only did he go get my ice for me, he brought enough to ice down several drinks for her. There are no refrigerators in the room, so I used the sink as a cooler. Seems they are used to this because he knew exactly how much I needed.
So, if you have a friend that wants to go, let them go with you. Your friend would be allowed to stay with you all the time except the night after your surgery. That night, they would be driven back to the hotel to stay in the room. The clinic will deliver you to the hotel the next morning.
On a dollar basis, I probably spent about $75 on meals while I was there. The plane ticket price, of course, varies depending on your flight.
So if you or your friend can afford the flight, let them go with you!!
Jenni
Lindsay's Mom
Lindsay 16 years old
Starting BMI 43.66
13 pounds lost since surgery on 06.13.2006