I was kicking around the idea about putting together an annual celebration of the banned ones. Heres the thought; a nice conference center in a nice hotel in Southern Michigan. I would ask the guest speakers to adress the gathering, possibly a rep from Inamed, I asked my Doctor (Dr. Boutt) to speak and he liked the idea(he even named it BANDSTOCK). He agreed to speak to us, perhaps a Psychologist to address the changing dynamics of weight loss and those around us. Maybe, dinner at one of the nice resturants in the area. I was thinking early next summer (poss. middle or late June) I want this to grow into something we can be proud of a celebration of the positive choices we have made.

OK, now this a post to gauge interest, let's see what kind of response this post generates. I am willing to do the hard work for my fellow bandsters, lets make it happen. I know there are alot of Michiganders with the band and of course all bandsters across the country are welcome. Hey, maybe Miss Wisconsin would show up. We'll just have to see how this all shakes out, hopefully this could be a great time for us....

Thanks, Lyle (Tall Guy)

I'm there! Count me in! Can I help?

Hey Kelly, whassa LMBM? All I could think of was Lemon Meringue Bowel Movement, but it just didn't seem right.

Bandstock here I come!

Count me in

Be cautious...with this crowd, Bandstock could morph into Bandgate! Film at eleven.

Always wanted to go to Michigan. Hey we planned a hell of a good band get together last Oct in Vegas. So any planning needed count me in.

I'd be there with my banner on.

Ryan... I spit my hot tea all over my keyboard... thanks buddy.

Darcy

I know the BayBandsters are planning a bash around Memorial day and they were discussing how Inamed was only contributed 500.00 to the event but J&J (distributor of the, now in clinical trails, Swedish band) was willing to sponsor the whole event. I don't know who their speakers are.

Good idea and lets us who if you go for it.

Bandgate? Looks like a job for DeLarla.

Bandstock sounds great, but don't expect me to dance naked in the mud. I look better than I did, but not THAT much better!

Nancy

Nancy... I'm going to have to "just say no" to the dancing naked in the mud as well... HOWEVER... I'm all for not shaving my legs and dressing like a flower child.

Darcy

Bandstock sounds like fun. Also sounds like it could replace the proposed Chicago bash in late July.

Hey, don't let Nancy fool you....I've seen her do karoke. That girl has some moves!

Alright, now this is getting good...I am really excited about the response so far. La Madam, if I am not mistaken, you live in the State of California. You would fly here for Bandstock..AWESOME. Hey, Ryan I'll take all the help I can get. I'll send you my cell #. Can you believe that Miss Wisconsin will be coming..Now this will be some kind of event. I have always wanted to meet the winner of a beauty pageant.

Now, I will start the ball rolling and will keep you guys up on things as they progress.

Michigan?....Hmmm....might be too far for this Southern Girl. Maybe if I had someone to travel with I would.

Yall make sure to post lots of pics like they did for the Vegas Bash, that was too fun!

I'm sooo there!!!

Megan

Well I was at Woodstock so why won't I be at Bandstock???

When this gets a date I'll post on the Macomb lapband site too.

Lots of beautiful areas here to hold it. Lyle I believe I'd be able to help out too.