Come for your chance to meet other BariatricPal members and Carnie Wilson in person April 10, 2015! We will be meeting as a group in San Diego, California, within the annual meet and greet sponsored by the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (WLSFA). All BariatricPal members are welcome.

About WLSFA

The WLSFA is a non-profit organization that supports the weight loss surgery community. Its mission is to create a “National Network of Care” that provides grants so that needy patients can have access to weight loss surgery. The WLSFA fights obesity by:

• Funding weight loss surgery and follow-up care for individuals.
• Supporting obesity research.
• Raise awareness about weight loss surgery.

Mark Your Calendar for the Meet and Greet!

The WLSFA holds an annual Meet and Greet that also serve as a fundraiser. The 2015 event is the WLSFA California Dreamin’ 5th Anniversary Fundraiser. It features an expo, receptions, demonstrations & speakers on a variety of topics to motivate, inspire and educate. WLSFA National Ambassador of Hope Singer Carnie Wilson will lead Judges Table at a fun filled WLS Friendly CHOPPED Competition! It’s also a great opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the United States.

The Meet and Greet starts at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015, and goes until noon on Sunday, April 12. The headquarters are at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Registration is necessary, but we’ll walk you through that if you let us know that you are planning to attend! Details about accommodations and transportation are available at the event website.

Be Part of the BariatricPal Group!

BariatricPal is planning to be at the San Diego Meet and Greet, and we want to meet you! We will be exhibiting at the expo, and hope that you will stop by! Visit our booth on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to introduce yourself and meet yours truly in person. You'll also get to meet all of the other BariatricPal members who show up in person.

JOIN US NOW!

Use Coupon Code "BariatricPal" during checkout for an additional 10% off!

Let us know that you are planning to attend by posting on this thread!

See you in San Diego!

PS: Please use the following password If you're required to enter a password to join our group during registration: BariatricPal

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!!!

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

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.

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.....

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?

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.

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

I'll be attending the event.

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

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 ?

Count me in!

Count me in!

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

It is quite possible I might go.

It is quite possible I might go.

Doing a little happy dance at my computer!

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

My apologies, the team password is:

BariatricPal