How about it? Would y'all be interested in getting together for an LBT-fest? This would be a formal thing, organized by the management of LBT with events and sponsors. There'd be features designed to educate pre-ops and support post-ops as well (perhaps mostly the latter). If the idea gets off the ground, we'll be asking for suggestions on content, but the very first question is...WHERE?

Please vote below for your preferred destination or region. If you like, add your suggestion in a post below. Thanks!!

I voted Orlando area because I love it, the hotels are cheap, and planes are always going there. I am not the biggest fan of Vegas but I could do it or anywhere else just to get together and meet everyone. If I can do anything to help let me know.

sunny

Another thought would be to do our get together the same time the American Bariatric Surgeons do their annual confrence in June. It might be easier to get sponsers then. IF its somewhere warm I suggest it takes place in the winter. I'm form Minnesota- I need a winter break!

So are we talking about waiting until next June or doing something this winter?

I say Vegas in late January or February.

Juli

I haven been to Vegas 4 times and am planning another trip in July. I love to go there because there is so much to do--shows, gambling, shopping. It is easy to get a cheap vacation package to Vegas. I took my 15 year old granddaughter last year and she loved it. Go to Vegas--you will enjoy it!

I voted for Chicago because it is closest to my house but Vegas does sound like a plan. I have never been there before and this would be a really good reason to go.

Another thought would be to do our get together the same time the American Bariatric Surgeons do their annual confrence in June.

That's a great idea. I also know obesityhelp.com has several events throughout the year. Maybe we could piggyback on one of those.

Another idea would be to go on a cruise. There are cruises that range anywhere from 3-10 days (or more). It includes your lodging, food and entertainment. Plus, you can go to cool places. And so Australia doesn't feel left out we could cruise New Zeland and Australia (ok-I'm dreaming here).

Another idea would be to go on a cruise. There are cruises that range anywhere from 3-10 days (or more). It includes your lodging, food and entertainment. Plus, you can go to cool places. And so Australia doesn't feel left out we could cruise New Zeland and Australia (ok-I'm dreaming here).

A cruise would be fun, but so out of the range of price many people could pay.

It would take more planning too, no? But ULTIMATELY I think that's a great idea...maybe if there becomes an annual LBT gathering...

Anyway, all yous guys who say they are willing to help, we need to make this happen...

Who wants to play the role of team leader? I will, but if someone else wants the position they need NOT arm wrestle me for it. I'll be a good support person too!

Come on, let's get beyond the talking stage and move to planning!

...Anyway, all yous guys who say they are willing to help, we need to make this happen...

Who wants to play the role of team leader? I will, but if someone else wants the position they need NOT arm wrestle me for it. I'll be a good support person too!

Come on, let's get beyond the talking stage and move to planning!

Well, I am definitely up for planning, but I don't want to be the team leader. I always end up leading things, so I've been trying to step back from taking on any other leadership roles for now, but I will DEFINITELY help.

Who else is helping out?

I will be glad to help. I am a great team member :biggrin1:

Sunny and Chim,

When we get two more people to volunteer we'll get started.

Please email me at juligirl01@sbcglobal.net so I can get your email addresses. I'll play team leader! I do it all the time. I can assure you we'll get this organized and planned smoothly if we all contribute a bit of time.

You two other, up until now, nameless volunteers email as well!

Thanks,

Juli

Can somebody tell me what the status of this gathering is?....or is it dead in the water?

I am very interested in helping out or leading....whatever the need be. I read the entire post and was disappointed to see it stopped on June 6th. Please let me know if it is still on and what we need to do to get is started and maybe plan for a trip in January or February to Las Vegas....sounds like it would be a fun fun fun time!!

I am very interested in helping out or leading....whatever the need be. I read the entire post and was disappointed to see it stopped on June 6th. Please let me know if it is still on and what we need to do to get is started and maybe plan for a trip in January or February to Las Vegas....sounds like it would be a fun fun fun time!!

Hi Lori Ann

I was waiting for one more person to offer to help coordinate this. Chimboree and I were both on board to make it happen.

I'm going to start a new thread Vegas or Bust FEB 08.

We'll see what shakes out of that!

I would love that! I chose Vegas because, well, it's Vegas Baby!! So much to do before and after the get together.

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As mentioned a few times already ... It is the most affordable option. There are always cheap flights and tons of hotel options for everyone's budget.

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Veags also offers the most entertainment options for family or friends that may be traveling with us.

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People worried about buffets. They are easy to turn down - the good ones are $15-30 which you won't want to pay knowing you can't eat much and the buffets under $15 aren't even worth your time. Cheap nasty food.

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I just went to Vegas in Jan and I'm ready to go back already.