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  1. I like the approach that Jreboll suggests, which I find the most accurate -- based on my experience below. I was told to get a specific H. Pylori test from a late doctor here about 2 years ago. I ordered the balloon at Go Lab and took a pill there prior to blowing into the balloon. The results came back negative. Cost for that test was 2,000p -- not cheap. However, about 4 months later I had a general endoscopy and he took about 3 biopsys. That was done by Dr. Daniel Briseno who I think is excellent, at San Antionio hospital.That total cost came to about 13,000 p. The biopsy came back positive for H. Pylori. I told him about the balloon test, and he asked did the doctor tell you to stay off Omeprazole for two weeks before you test, and I said, No. He said that is why you got a false reading from the balloon test. He prescribed a packet of drugs -- which were expensive. So, I went to Dra Justina Lopez at 376- 766-5563 and she prescribed the series of antibiotics for both me wife and me. She said no need for her to take a test, because if you have it, then she most likely has it. She was absolutely right. We both took her series of prescribed meds and it went away ! I recommend you meet with Dra Justina who will put you also on a much less expensive doses of necessary generic antibiotics ! That should save you a lot of time and money. Just tell her your symptoms -- no tests.
  2. I strongly recommend a taxi or driver going and a taxi returning, if you are going to be away longer than a few days ! The taxi stand at Guad (you pay inside) is a bargain, last time was less than 500 p, makes it easier coming home than hooking up with a driver from here, IMO.
  3. Parker, but never have had a claim in 12 yrs (currently have HDI)
  4. INM is always changing. Perhaps, the changes continue more for Visitors or Temporal, than for Permanente --- hopefully!
  5. Actually, we went to the INM office PRIOR to getting our boarding pass, just as we have for the past 10 yrs. After going to INM office, we proceeded to the Volaris self-check in kiosk and got boarding pass. Then, we had to proceed to ticket agent anyway to show passport and permanente, since she was flying to international ( US ) destination..
  6. Mainecoons, the onlly difference is what to expect from INM's end. About 3 weeks ago, my wife went to the States ( she has a Permanente). You STILL GO to the same INM window at the far right end, near arrivals. Not sure if they stamped her passport BUT they KEPT the entire INM form that we regularly fill out and STILL present to them. They said you no longer have to show anything other than your passport and permanente to the ticket agent.
  7. Sorry, I just found out the update to my question and here is the new information from CDC. Hope this helps: As of 12:01am EDT on May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. See here for more information. Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air .
  8. OK, now that the Covid section is closed, I guess this is the best place to ask. Now that the US Govt , through the CDC , has eliminated most of its pandemic response requirements, etc, I have a question regarding the vaccine attestations for entrance to the US for non- US citizens entering the US. I noticed on that CDC document announcing the "end of pandemic restrictions" regarding Covid, I saw no discussion of the continued requirements for vaccine attestations for non-US citizens entering the US. I noted a Travel section on the left side of the CDC document. However, it referrred back to a March 23rd document discussing that vaccine requirements were still required for non-US citizens entering the US. Obviously, they did not have their act together in updating the travel section ( should be consistent in timing of the general new document announcement). Does anyone know if their "end of pandemic requirements " have an impact on any change to the vaccine attestation for non- US citizens ? Thanks.
  9. Mainecoons. I can tell you there were a lot of people who had left money on the table for La Pueblita ( with advance deposits) and not sure if they will ever see any of it. Their concept looked good on paper and enticed enough people to put money into it. As usual, it is buyer beware and then some with Mexican developers.
  10. From what I have read, the sad part about the future of La Pueblita is that is more likely to be a senior living community without the benefits of assisted living, memory care unit, etc. which seemed so appealing because there is such a great need here for both. Again, the "new" La Pueblita is unlikely to provide the necessary amenities for those who need them as we age. Not being able to fulfill that need for such amenities is unforunate, as well as for all the people who had put money down on the place ( I know several) and the return of that money is in limbo.
  11. I prefer to stick to the food court in Laguna Mall. Much better quality and price than Min Wah, IMO !
  12. Try Dra Justina Lopez, she carries three levels of CBD potency. Her number is 376-766-5563
  13. Been there, done that with Valerie Rhoda. Very nice lady but I found much better results with a woman ( psychologist) in Riberas ( close to S&S and consignment shops) on the side street, just north of the carretera. Her name is Deborah Stokes and she was recommended by Dra Justina Lopez. I was impressed. Debbie Stokes phone number is 333-676-7880. Good luck.
  14. Tough Call. How about calling someone like Juergan ( sp?) who builds pools for some helpful recommendations? Is he still working around Handymail?
  15. Send people to San Miguel Allende. l am tired of AMAR and Focus on Mexico hyping Ajijjic for retirees from the north. We are just too crowded for more and no possiblity of infrastructure changes to improve traffic, IMO !
  16. Actually, the fiber optic cable is thinner than the previous cable, so you should be able to fit it in the existing hole. They drilled a new hole in my wall just to make their installation easier, more directly toward my modem. Saved them a lot of time and effort. You can actually see the fiber cable on the outsie wall entering into the house. Hope this helps.
  17. OK, new format anyway since last August. In August, when we presented Immigration with our stub upon our return, they actually threw it out after stamping our passport. On Sunday, my wife left for the States. We went to the immigration desk with the old form filled out. After looking at the form, the passport and permanente visa, he kept the form. He said no more forms need to be shown to the airlines. Always something changing in Mexico. Keeps you on your toes, I guess.
  18. There is a very good Acero on Revoluccion, north of the carretera. Go just past the cross street on the left, where there is a closed abarhote on the corner and they are next to it on the left. No signage outside.
  19. When I ran into a TelMex installer, he said you need to get a work order done at the TelMex office on the carretera. We did and he returned two days later and spent quite a while looking for the source of the DSL connection to the house. Once he found it, he clipped it and inserted the fiber optic going back to the box. A nice tip to the guy always helps.
  20. Happy with TelMex fiber optic. Pretty reliable in upper Ajijic and the price is right.
  21. In regard to your email, I don't think So Chic picks up clothes. I think you would have to take them to their store.
  22. Unfortunately, I have found the quality of things at Todo Bueno has really gone downhill, specifically for men's clothing. Most of the shorts I looked at recently appeared to have been used while painting and other odd jobs -- should not even have been put on the shelves to sell. For womens's clothing, my wife swears by So Chic Boutique on 5A Ramon Corona in Ajjiic. Think the telephone number is 331-762-7838, closed Mondays, Tues-Sat. from 10 am - 4 pm.
  23. The only problem with the self-checkout is if using a US credit card, you will now be paying more with exchange rates more in the 18: 1 area.
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