Wow the response to a National LAP-BAND Convention has been amazing.

I am going to go forward and plan this event. I already have Mary Jo Rapini from "Big Medicine" confirmed as a guest speaker.

The dates for the convention will be

October 3-5 2008

Oct 3rd will be a meet and greet from 6:00pm until 9:00 pm

Oct 4th will be the main convention guest speakers and break out groups

Oct 5th will be successful bandsters sharing their stories

Saturday evening we will have a Fall Fling dinner, dancing and socializing.

Special guest will include

Surgeons (Bariatric and Plastic)

Nutritionist

Chef- Chef Leslie (Banded Patient) will be there to discuss healthy band recipes with us.

Psychotheropist- Mary Jo Rapini (Big Medicine) will be discussing Body Image and Sexuality

Stylist

Personal Trainer

Motivational Speakers

A photographer will be there to take pictures of the event. We will have a clothing exchange and let the stylist help us choose the right clothes for our body.

We will have people volunteer to receive a make-over and then we will choose 3 people via random draw to receive a make-over after the Saturday event and before the Fall Fling (should be fun).

You will also receive goodie bags with lots of good band friendly goodies.

I will post more information as I get everything hammered out.

I'm excited to host this event and look forward to you guys making it a success!!

Edited May 8, 200818 yr by CoachCher

I am in Arlington, right between dallas and fort worth, this is so exciting!!!!!! I will definelty be there in fact if you need any local help with planning or setting up, or coordinating just let me know!!!!!!!!!!!

woo hoo! this is just what i need right now, btw im a sahm with all kids in school so i have plenty of free time to help out.

cherrie

just got my hotel reservations!!!!!!! can you tell im excited!!!:biggrin::w00t::cool2:

Well Im pretty sure I am going too. My sister lives in Bedford. I am in KC Missouri but really wanna come and could use a little vacation. I want to make sure I have it straight though...ok so If I only go to the sat convention its $45 and included 2 meals right? And my sister can come for $45 too right?? Or is it 45 PLUS 30 just because Im not staying in the hotel? So really 75 for each of us? Do I really have to pay 30 more? Does everyone realise that? And also I can register now but pay in cash when I get there right?? Can someone please let me know for certain on these questions. Thanks much!! Chantay

Hello Chantay,

The "Conference Only Special" is for $45.00 with no additional cost.

The "Conference Only Special" does not include the "Fall Fling".

If you want to do the "Conference Only Special" you can pay at the door "Cash Only" or you can register online.

I hope that helps clear up some confusion.