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)

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Greg, I don't think anybody wants any more stitches. Has this Chicago bash been confirmed? Where is it, date, time, etc.?

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Ok Lisa I signed off for you.

I wanna come ! I gotta get my band first . but would love to meet everyone!

There was talk of July. I hope that changes to late August or mid-May. I will be gone from May 28 through August 6. I'll just have to catch ya'all later.

I'm from New York, but I'd be interested in going! It sounds like fun!

That's a long way from the east coast, Betty, we could meet to my west and your east on the Harley's and ride in together, NOT. There'd have to be an airport and car rental place close by for me. Gee, all that money on airfare that could be going to new clothes, hummmmmm.