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Upcoming 3rd Annual Canadian Bandster Bash...

munjacake

By munjacake, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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loriely    0

loriely
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The bash is next week end. Who will be attending? I am looking forward to going, a little nervous . I don't like crowds.

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argon    3

argon
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Hehe, Susan, there's about a million posts there with fragments of that damn sentence you were trying to get out!!! :drum: I saw your post about the psychiatrist being at the bash and it made me want to ask everyone:

How was it?! Who went!? Did you get pictures?

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loriely    0

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The bash was fantastic. Great speakers,great food, very nice rooms, organized. Excellent week-end.It was very informative.Inspriational.There was about 60 people friday night and the whole group lost approx. 3500 lbs. There was a person from Austrlia, Yellowknife and Winnipeg.Everyone was very friendly. I would recommend this bash .Well worth the money. I didn;t take pictures hopefully someone did.

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susansilver    0

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I am not a picture taker either. Also, I didn't go for the whole weekend - just Saturday. Loriely, I was looking at all the couples there woondering who you were. but I was shy to start asking...

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Donna D    1

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I will definately make a point of attending next year. Hope more of us will go cuz it sounds like it was good.

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marcar35    0

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<p><p>I agree Donna D. I could not go this year due to family commitments but the agenda looked really interesting. I'll definitely be there next year.</p></p>

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susieq321    31

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I have some pictures that we will try and get posted.

I just wanted to remind any attendees if you have any suggestions for next year on what you like to see or changes let the commitee know.

Hope we get to see you next year

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Donna D    1

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Susieq321 - Could you pls give me the names of the Plastic surgeons that were present. Did they sound good? Did they show you any pics? Did they specialize in plastics for weight loss patients? I would like to have my cousin come from Italy for the surgury.

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susieq321    31

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We had three plastic surgeons speak Dr Kraden, Dr Kreidstein and Dr Dupere. They all have experience with weight loss patients and they were all nice. I really personally liked Dr Kradjen. My PS is Dr Sliwin who I wouldn't switch from for love nor money because I really like him. I have heard great things about a lot of PS's. Go with who you really like personally. You will want to have more than one procedure done.

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susansilver    0

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I also like Dr. Kradjen. I was so sure that I Was going to have PS when I get to goal, but after that session, I realized that I am going to have to wait and see how comfortable I am. It is very much genetic and your own personal vision if you need it or not.

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