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Wish I could go to tell my story and meet you both....I only had 9 months left to live in March this year when I had my op....with my 25kg loss so far with the Omega loop gastric bypass I would be an inspiration to this new procedure. It saved my life....Carnie Wilson was always an inspiration to me and the 80's and 90's were my fondest era for music...then watching her procedure and how open she was about it...I too wish I could get the message out....life changing...Anyway hope you all have fun.....One day when I have the money I will be there! Best regards to all leanne Perth, Western Australia.

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This sounds like fun. Send me more info please I live about 2 hrs away so I could just drive up that day.

Congratulations on reaching your goal!!!

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I had my surgery last Thursday. I'm planning on attending. I look forward to meeting you and Carnie!

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So I was reading the small print on the registration page and if you don't stay at the Manchester it is another 100.00 fee for the event making it 200.00 to attend??? What if we have family to stay with as I was going to visit and attend the conference. Just doesn't make sense to charge more if people live in San Diego or have family there. Thanks for clarifying this.

Here is what I am reading:

Early Bird Ticket 6/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Discounted tickets for event attendees staying in the Manchester Grand Hyatt April 10,11 2015 in the Discounted WLSFA Room Block. Proof of room reservation must be presented at the event registration desk to receive access to the event. If not staying at the Manchester Grand Hyatt an additional $100 fee per ticket will be charged for access to the event.

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So I was reading the small print on the registration page and if you don't stay at the Manchester it is another 100.00 fee for the event making it 200.00 to attend??? What if we have family to stay with as I was going to visit and attend the conference. Just doesn't make sense to charge more if people live in San Diego or have family there. Thanks for clarifying this.

Here is what I am reading:

Early Bird Ticket 6/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Discounted tickets for event attendees staying in the Manchester Grand Hyatt April 10,11 2015 in the Discounted WLSFA Room Block. Proof of room reservation must be presented at the event registration desk to receive access to the event. If not staying at the Manchester Grand Hyatt an additional $100 fee per ticket will be charged for access to the event.

I agree, cause i live in San Diego.....

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That is Crazy , I also have family in San Diego , that I could probably stay with , not that I will but I am wandering why this is?

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I live about an hour away and was planning on driving there the day of and then driving home, but I too will not attend if we are penalized for not stay at "their" hotel.


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I or one of us could call & find out why , just to make sure I guess.

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I'll be attending the event.

I tried to register as the Bariatric Pal group but it seems we need a passoword?

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I'll be attending the event.

I tried to register as the Bariatric Pal group but it seems we need a passoword?

Not that I'm aware. Are you using this link ?

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Count me in!

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Count me in!

Awesome! I'd really love to get a nice sized group representing BariatricPal at the event.

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It is quite possible I might go.

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It is quite possible I might go.

Doing a little happy dance at my computer! :D

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Yes it would be a lot of fun! I would of course go through BP.com - I will know before the Earlybird specials expire.

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