Debbie, I love your Koalas :) I drew strength and confidence about the hospital in Mexico from the other nurses and med student whose profiles I read. If the patients who are in the medical profession don't come back reporting inadequacies, I'm satisfied. The language barrier isn't so bad - I was always able to communicate my needs. I think sweet kiki has a nice sheet with english/spanish translations you could ask her to email you. Don't forget to weigh and measure yourself before you go, and take some pretty before pictures because you'll want to show them off to the non-believers once you've lost the weight and are fabulous!