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

It's just what it says it's a Meet & Greet for wls patients , if you click on the link or search Wlsfa you will find out all the information , The Hotel rate depends on how many days you are staying & I'm not sure where you live so I wouldn't know about Airfare , also the promo code is Bariatric pal if you are planning to reserve a room it is April 10th_ 12th there will be Speakers, Surgeons & PS Surgeons & from what I understand Carnie Wilson & a Lady from the show My 600lb life will BE there & maybe some people that contribute to the wls sites , also there will be activities , booths that will hand out samples of stuff to help with weight loss , , however you must register ahead of time if you want to be guaranteed a room , & there is valet parking I think that's like $50 a day or you can park your own car & it's $25 a day , if you stay somewhere else they WILL charge you but you have to have your Registration # OR they will not let you in the event , hope this has cleared up your inquiry or you can pm Alex Brecher , he was going to be there , but his plans have changed & unfortunately will not be able to make it.

Oh by the way you have to buy your own food it is not included.

Wow. The discounted rate for Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego is closed already. Now rooms are $280 a night. Good luck and enjoy! To rich for my blood.

Sadly, I will not be able to personally attend the WLSFA event this year . I have a scheduling conflict and can't switch things. Hope I'm able to attend next year.

See you all there!

I AM going Alex. I am sorry to hear that you aren't! Have we set up a place and time for our group to meet up?

Not that I know of but I guess we'll find out when we get there Lol .

I'm really disappointed that I won't be able to attend the WLSFA event this year. I hope our BP members will make some NOISE!! :D I'm a single dad and due to a last minute change I have my kiddos for the weekend. Couldn't bring them along to the event. Hopefully, I'll see everyone at next years event.

I called to confirm my reservations for the room & they had no knowledge of me booking a room They had someone with the same name as mine coming from Amsterdam in May not for this weekend April 10_12th , so I was lucky enough to book a room for the event at like $60.00 a night but I thought I had included everything when I paid for THE EVENT & Hotel , so I'm glad I called to verify everything it would have been awful to get up there & not have a place to stay , I even told them the confirmation & reservation # and still nothing so I least now everything is good so I will still be able to make it.

I'm going to take my chance and just show up. If the don't have my room, Expedia will make it right!

The person who invented the Lapland & I at , The Meet & Greet in San Diego California.

@ Alex Brecher This is the only way I have found to post the MANY PICS from the Meet & Greet in San Diego California 2015 I put @ Alex Brecher , however this is Really for anyone who has supported me & that I communicate with on the site & people that might want to go to these events , they are a Lot of fun , as you can only see a little bit of what they do.

The blue T shirt I'm wearing is a XL , looking at it, it looks big on me but I do fit in Lg & Mediums depends on the style & , who it's made buy I guess.

Thanks@debbie3...

Looks like a good time. Lots of greeting. I think that is carnie Wilson with you and also zsalynn From 600 lb life. How exciting for all.

Tell us the best tips and products when you get a chance????

Thanks!

@ Julie Norton, & any one else sorry I thought I posted the the pics of the view from my Hotel room & The one of The twin sisters also from either My Bariatric or 600lb life also with them , , well hopefully I will get them now, there's a ton of pics Lol but I think I posted the most important ones & the stuff I displayed v& laid out of all the vitamins & protein stuff is not even half of what I got .

The person who invented the Lapland & I at , The Meet & Greet in San Diego California.

Vern Vincent! He's an awesome person.