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  1. rockyptjoe

    Considering Total Hip Replacement????

    :rofl::rofl:....that's my initital response to your "suggestions"! I'm sure everyone goes running to their orthopedic surgeon demanding surgery the instant the pain from osteoarthritis hits! I think I mentioned that I pondered the surgery for over a year.....trying a variety of...
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    "All Inclusive" What's usually included?

    What do you get for the "All Inclusive" portion? 3 meals a day....or less? Are alcoholic drinks included?
  3. rockyptjoe

    Considering Total Hip Replacement????

    Should anybody expect anything different from Jerry???? BTW, the article jumps all over the place.....and never really supports the title! What is the point of the article? As with anything else...buyer beware applies.....do your research....make an informed decision! I was presented with...
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    First timer to Rocky Point next week and have questions for the veterans

    I read somewhere a while back that it takes about 6 months after your minutes expire.....have never tested that out....
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    First timer to Rocky Point next week and have questions for the veterans

    The Amiga plan minutes expire in 2 months...but as Chari mentioned, as long as they haven't "killed" your number, once you add pesos, it all comes back. Local calls run around 3 pesos per minute...but I got a promotional rate a couple years ago when they were registering your phone (with...
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    "All Inclusive" What's usually included?

    Now Playa....did you misbehave??? :rofl:
  7. rockyptjoe

    Considering Total Hip Replacement????

    percoset----->>> oxycodone plus acetaminophen....not super strong, but enough to take the "edge" off the muscle pain and it lets you sleep at night.....throughout the rehab, I couldn't identify any of the pain I had directly to the new hip joint (my cartilage was completely shot and the bone...
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    Considering Total Hip Replacement????

    If you are considering total hip replacement.....but are concerned about the surgery and recovery.....just "Do It"! Find a good orthopedic surgeon doing the..... Anterior Supine Muscle-Sparing Hip Replacement....link---> Muscle Sparing Hip Replacement ......one with experience with this...
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    First timer to Rocky Point next week and have questions for the veterans

    I had ATT...had no problems with calls both in Mexico or the US....I have switched to Straighttalk(using the ATT network) and have the same coverage in the US (including all the way to the border), but not in Mexico (they don't have roaming available yet) and have been using Telcel down in...
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    First timer to Rocky Point next week and have questions for the veterans

    If they're staying towards the end of the park (Reef RV), they may not hear too much of the noise from Wrecked at the Reef......especially if there is some good wave action..... Does the Reef RV Park have wifi?????
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    First timer to Rocky Point next week and have questions for the veterans

    I've never had my personal computer (laptop/pad) checked when I cross into Mexico.....
  12. rockyptjoe

    Rocky Point Crime: Are we there yet?

    With the current "wired" generation, I would hope that they are aware of the violence related to cartel activity in Mexico.....but then again, maybe not...all they do is tweet and facebook!!! (what did my fav movie/sports figure do today...what was the color of his/.her poop?...what did the...
  13. rockyptjoe

    Mexico Issues Travel Warning For Chicago

    This in the news for NYC...2 killed, 9 injured in shooting near Empire State Building - U.S. News Oops...just saw another thread already has the link.... NY State used to have some of the toughest gun laws (Sullivan Law...I think they still do).....no pontificating here....but if someone wants...
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    Dr. Sidhartha Hindu? Anybody Heard of Him/Her?

    Yep....it is an eye opener about the billed versus "allowed" charges for those with insurance, which can negotitate with the hospitals/doctors oh..oh...I think this will become a "train wreck" soon on the discussion of medical insurance......:aagh::aagh:
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    Dr. Sidhartha Hindu? Anybody Heard of Him/Her?

    Roberto....I thought the stem cell guy left town....my daughter knew someone who used to work for him.....he had both offices.....on Fremont and in that Emergency clinic building....but that was about 2-3 years ago. I was very skeptical also, although there is a place for stem cell...
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    Dr. Sidhartha Hindu? Anybody Heard of Him/Her?

    I agree that medical costs in the uS can be outrageous...but what would the procedure costs have been in Rio (not the travel & vacation)...since your medical insurance would have paid little, if any of it. I have great medical (BC/BS...but pay thru the nose for premiums)...and they negotiate...
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    Dr. Sidhartha Hindu? Anybody Heard of Him/Her?

    Was that the guy who used to have the office over near Bryans on Fremont, and also the one that is now the Emergency clinic by the Sonoran resorts? I also saw someone post that the doctor operating that emergency clinic is really gouging in terms of costs!
  18. rockyptjoe

    Best Shrimp Cocktail (mexican style)

    Thanks Jack...oh, and you too Jerry.... Got a 2 kg block of U-10s from Penasco sitting in the freezer...my daughter was going to make some bacon wrapped shrimp....may have some left over for the shrimp cocktail...but they may be too large!!!
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    Dr. Sidhartha Hindu? Anybody Heard of Him/Her?

    Unless we're talking about treatments in Mexico (keeping travel costs at a minimum)....these "offshore" medical treatments(even rationalizing the "vacation" you have) is still beyond the means of most middle class....
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    Sonoyta Bridge?

    As Roberto said....there is nothing showing up right now on the weather radar in terms of storms in the area...but that can change very quickly
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