CoachCher

The next call will be Tuesday February 10th. I hope you can make it.

Hey this for the singles out there. Do you find dating harder or easier now that you have had your band? Do you think it would be easier to date someone who has had "WLS" regardless of the surgery? My thinking is it would take away all the explanation of why you eat the way you do and such. I'm just throwing this out there, because I know for me dating is a pain and I wanted to know if other's feel the same way I do.

The free conference call is Wednesday 01/21/2009. I placed the wrong day in the posting.

The WLS Blueprint Workshop The WLS Blueprint Workshop is a comprehensive mind/body makeover that will change the way you look and feel, hopefully forever. It consists of four group coaching sessions that will serve as opportunities to evaluate yourself and your progress, as well as to discover a "new you" that can continue to refine, improve, and dazzle. Reinvent yourself! Lose weight, have a total makeover, and develop dynamic interpersonal skills and self-confidence...all in one revolutionary program: The Banded Together program is where a new lifestyle can become reality. You'll have expert guidance in four key components of mind/body with Coach Cher. Everyone will see and know the difference! FREE Telephone Seminar Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 4 pm PST, 5 pm MST, 6 PM CST, 7 pm EST PREVIEW CALL: The “WLS” Blueprint: Embracing mind/body changes Are you ready to experience your Best Year Ever? Are you ready to feel healthier, happier, and stronger than ever before? Are you ready to experience success on a whole new level? Are you ready to create a life shift like no other? Are you ready to embrace all the changes you will experience on your “WLS” journey? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you absolutely must be on my FREE preview call February 10th at 4 pm PST, 6 pm CST 7 pm EST. This call is absolutely FREE (except for your long distance charges), and I am going to be covering content that you will not want to miss – I guarantee it. I will be talking about “The “WLS” Blueprint: Embracing mind/body changes. To learn more about the teleseminar please visit https://www.bandedtogether.net/Workshops.php

Please join me on 01/12/2009 as I welcome Sarah Maria Body Image Expert. Have you had these conversations with yourself? I'm not thin enough, so I'm going starve myselves. I'm not toned enough, so I will exercise to exhaustion. I'm not healthy enough, so I will avoid all pleasurable food in favor of alfalfa sprouts. And I'm not beautiful enough, so I keep myself apart from others and the love they might offer. In a culture that worships thin, young, fit, and perfect, few of us can measure up. And our obsession with what we are not has extinguished the joy and vibrancy of who we are. "There is a way out," says Sarah Maria of Break Free Beauty. "It is possible to love and respect your body, to be at peace with your natural urges, and not live in constant fear of gaining weight or growing old. I know the path to befriending the body is not easy. "It is painful and difficult, and at times you may feel it is hopeless. But I assure you that it is possible." - Sarah Maria Date: 01/12/2009 Time: 6:00pm CST Where: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thebandbantertalkshow

**Early Bird Special is expiring on January 19, 2009** If you haven't booked yet, do so before the Special expires. https://www.bandedtogether.net/Events.php

I would like to "Thank" everyone who has supplied suggestions for the conference. We have found a location in NY. Be sure to sign up by January 19, 2009 to receive the early bird special. Here is the link to learn more about the conference and the speakers. https://www.bandedtogether.net/Events.php

Hi everyone!! I'm glad you guys found Dr. Vuong's offer for a free LAP-BAND. There does seem to be some confusion. Dr. Vuong is affiliated with True Results however his offer for a "Free LAP-BAND" is an independent offer and has nothing to do with True Results. To learn more about the “FREE LAP-BAND GIVEAWAY” visit DR. Vuong’s website directly at www.morefrommyband.com This is an amazing offer with no strings attached, nothing to purchase or anything of that nature. Dr. Vuong was on my show last night and we discussed the contest in great detail check out the podcast at Free Online Radio - Internet Talk Radio | BlogTalkRadio

Please join me on 12/29/2009 Dr. Duc Vuong will be joining me to share information about his "LAP-BAND GIVEAWAY". Not only will he be sharing information about his LAP-BAND GIVEAWAY he will also be sharing information about getting more from your Band. The Lap-Band is an effective weight-loss tool if aftercare is part of your program. Just getting a Lap-Band is not in itself sufficient - patients must be well-educated in how to develop a healthy relationship with food with the Lap-Band in place. Date: 12/29/2009 Time: 6:00pm CST Where: "The Band Banter" Talk Show Call in number": 347-237-4004 I hope to "Hear" you there!! Dr. Vuong is offering a Lap-Band for free ($15,900 value) to a worthy contestant! Register for a chance to win a free Lap-Band surgery. One lucky winner will be chosen based on demonstrated community or charitable service. Four runners-up will also receive great prizes. It's simple to enter: register for the free monthly e-newsletter written by Dr. Vuong (each issue is filled with tips on how to succeed with the Lap-Band) and you will be e-mailed an application form. A panel will review all applications to select five finalists and one winner. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2009. There is no cost to enter, and no purchase necessary. Must be US resident and age 18-65. Winners will be announced April 1, 2009.

I’m all for celebrating successes, for relishing what’s working, for gargling the fine wine of glorious triumph. Don’t let me stop you frolicking in the Yes’s. (In fact, I’d encourage you to do it even more than you’re doing now.) But there’s wisdom in the No’s, in the “whoops”, in the “dang it … I fell for that again” as well. Here are four mistakes that I made this year … and what I’ve been learning along the way. Placing exercise on the back burner I have been so busy building a business, working with clients and planning conferences; I placed my “Fitness” regimen on the back burner. I am enjoying all the new opportunities, the new clients I’m coaching, planning the National LAP-BAND Conferences. Throughout all of this I was sluggish, worn out and just plain tired. Then it hit me I haven’t been working out. I remembered back to when I was working out regularly how energized I was. So I made the commitment to exercise back in September and to my delight lost 20 pounds, I’m full of energy and my creative process is back in full force. Have you placed your exercise regimen on the back burner? What can you do to make it a priority? Making up stories of why not Time and time again, my courage has failed me; this is what happens. I want to do something bold. And then immediately, like an old fashioned ticker-tape, I get a steady streaming message of reasons why I shouldn’t, why there are other easier things to do, why it wouldn’t work anyway. When I’ve wimped out and not done it … nothing bad happened and nothing spectacular did either. When I summoned my courage, took a breath and stepped into the unknown and made the bold request … sometimes nothing happened and sometimes, fantastically, something did. What’s the story you’ve got going on about what you can’t do? Forgetting to eat Trust me this is a new concept for me, I’ve never forgotten to eat in my life. I have my Protein shake in the morning with my 20 oz glass of Water, do my work out then go into my office and start working. I’m coaching with clients, exchanging emails with colleagues, booking guest for “The Band Banter” Talk Show and the list goes on and on. Then I get this ginormous headache about three in the afternoon and it dawns on my I have not had anything to eat since seven in the morning. food is fuel; it’s what keeps us going. I now set my alarm at noon so I can take a break to eat. I know that sounds crazy, it’s crazy to me. We have to “Eat to Live; not Live to Eat”. Have you started skipping meals? What can you do to ensure you get daily nourishment? Stopped breathing Busy! This year’s been crazy-busy. I like to think that I’m not one to think that busy is some sort of perverse badge of honor, some mark of “look how important I am”, I’ve barely got time to put on makeup. Except, I get seduced by that story of Busy = Important too. And as I’ve rushed here and there, worked on weekends, stretched myself thin, I’ve noticed this: The faster I run, the less I breathe. When I remember to take a breath, when I stop thinking this is All Very Very Important, things get a little calmer, a little less stressful, a little easier. What have you promoted to Extremely Important? How much value do you place in being Busy? What mistakes did you make in 2008? Let me know in the comment section of this post. I’d love to hear what you’ve been learning!

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For those of you who can't make NYC we are planning two more Conferences later in the year. Houston TX in July Las Vegas NV in October More details coming soon for these conferences.

Saturday Night is a free night. We left Saturday Night free so you can enjoy the city with the new friends you are going to meet. Feel free to post and ask others to make plans to join you for an evening in NYC!!

For those of you who missed the update on the date, location and venue here it is.... 2009 – New York City<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P> Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event <O:P></O:P> When:<O:P></O:P> March 20-21, 2009 Friday Meet & Greet 6pm-9pm EST<O:P></O:P> Saturday Conference 8am-5pm EST <O:P> </O:P> Where:<O:P></O:P> The Marriott LaGuardia Airport<O:P></O:P> 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard <O:P></O:P> East Elmhurst, NY 11369 <O:P> www.marriott.com/lgaap </O:P> Lodging:<O:P></O:P> The Marriott LaGuardia Airport<O:P></O:P> 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard <O:P></O:P> East Elmhurst, NY 11369 <O:P>www.marriott.com/lgaap We have a special rate of $139 for guest rooms at this lovely hotel. Be sure to book early,as the room block will sell out. <O:P></O:P> There is a Friday reception, so come stay with us for the weekend! For more information go to... https://www.bandedtogether.net/Events.php </O:P>

Hi Alice. We are coming to Vegas in October, so keep your eye open for the exact dates and location within the coming months.

Hi Barb, Yes your friends can purchase at the door.

Please join me as I welcome Casey Kerr of "Find your Roar" Obesity had you suppress so many feelings, now that you are coming into your best body, mind and soul these feelings are starting to churn. How do you tap into inner roar? Casey Kerr from “Find your Roar” is going to help us to discover our roar. Isn’t it time to stop being crushed by obstacles and start creating opportunities? Isn't it time to make a commitment? If you’ve had enough of “I can’t” and “it’s not realistic” and are ready to start thinking about possibilities, then this show is for you. Date: 12/08/2008 Time: 6:00pm CST Where: Free Online Radio - Internet Talk Radio | BlogTalkRadio **Special Announcement Tonight** be sure to tune in!!

Hi Barb, We are thrilled you and your friends will be joining us. Let me clear up the confusion the "$30.00" is for those who attend the full conference (Friday-Saturday) but don't wish to stay at the hotel. So the cost for you and your friends will only be $87.50 since you are planning to attend Saturday only. We are still adding speakers, we have contacted Dr. Ren to see if she is available. Keep checking back to see what speakers we have added. You can purchase tickets in advance, just use the link on my website. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Please join me as I welcome Dr. Mark Watson co-author of " LAP-BAND Companion" a compresive guide for patients who have had the surgery or for those who are considering the surgery. We will cover "What to expect after the surgery". This book is amazing especially for all of you pre-ops. Date: 12/01/08 Time: 6:00pm CST Where: "The Band Banter" Talk Show Call in number: (347) 237-4004 This is an interactive show, so join us in the chatroom to ask questions or call in to personally speak to Dr. Watson. I hope to "Hear" you there!

Join me as I welcome Dr. Jonathan Heistein, Plastic Surgeon. Our "Hot Topic" will be discussing body contouring and massive weight loss. Dr. H is going to share with us options and different procedures available to us. Date: 11/10/2008 Time: 7:00 pm ET 6:00pm CT and 4:00 pm PT Where: The Band Banter Talk Show Call in number 347-237-4004 This show is interactive, so be sure to sign in so you can join in on the live chat or feel free to call in to ask our special guest questions. I hope to "Hear" you there!!

The room block should be available by Wednesday 11/26/2008. I am speaking to the hotel later today so hopefully I'll know more then and I'll let you guys know.

Thanks for the suggestion, I think that is a great idea. I am a huge "COWBOY" I will always give a shout out to them :thumbup:)

Hello Gentlemen, Alex and I are planning the "2009 East Coast National LAP-BAND" Conference. As your board states "Men get banded too". We want to know what the men want/need at the conference. We feel the guys are under served in the community. Here is your chance to have your voice heard. Please give us your input with suggestions, ideas, wish list and so forth. We are here to help the men as well. We are looking forward to hearing from each one of you.

Okay ladies and gentlemen Alex and I found a location in "NYC". We had to change the dates because the hotel was booked for the weekend we wanted. Here is the information 2009 – New York City<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P> Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event <O:P></O:P> When:<O:P></O:P> March 20-21, 2009 Friday Meet & Greet 6pm-9pm EST<O:P></O:P> Saturday Conference 8am-5pm EST <O:P> </O:P> Where:<O:P></O:P> The Marriott LaGuardia Airport<O:P></O:P> 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard <O:P></O:P> East Elmhurst, NY 11369 <O:P>www.marriott.com/lgaap </O:P> Lodging:<O:P></O:P> The Marriott LaGuardia Airport<O:P></O:P> 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard <O:P></O:P> East Elmhurst, NY 11369 <O:P>www.marriott.com/lgaap We have a special rate of $139 for guest rooms at this lovely hotel. Be sure to book early,as the room block will sell out. <O:P></O:P> There is a Friday reception, so come stay with us for the weekend! We are signing the contract today so hopefully the room rates will be available by Wednesday no later than Thursday. Visit the events page at my website to learn more about the conference. https://www.bandedtogether.net/Events.php </O:P>

Hi Lori, We are coming to the West Coast in Oct, 09. Nothing has been finalized so keep checking the board for updates.