I'm trying to get an approximate head count so I know how many rooms to block off at the hotel. I have requested room rates for singles, doubles and quads. Feel free to find roomies for the event. I am trying to keep this cost effective for everyone.

More details as promised..

I have three meetings with three different hotels tomorrow so hopefully I'll have that info to you no later than thursday or friday.

Confirmed speakers.

Mary Jo Rapini- Body Image and Sexuality

Chef Leslie Moore- Band friendly recipes

Dr. Frank Veninga- Importance of staying in touch with your surgeon

Dr. Robert Sewell- meeting w/him tomorrow to see what his topic will be on.

Cher Ewing- Is your band failing you or are you failing your band (my story)

Speakers still seeking.

Personal Trainer- I have a meeting with two later this week

Nutritionist- should have one line up this week

Plastic Surgeon- contacting today

Once I have a complete list of the vendors I will be posting who they are.

Three make-over's will be done on Saturday after the conference and before the big dance- hair, Make-up and new outfit (I can't wait to see the transformation of the recipients)

I also want to put together a slide show of all the before and after, so if you want to be included I'll need you to send me your before and after pictures. No rush on this, just planting the seed:cool2:

I am working on getting some really cool gifts donated, once I know more you will too.

Everyone has shared great ideas, suggestions and support for this conference. Keep'em coming I am on the ball.

For those who would like to volunteer, please send me a private message and I'll be in touch.

This conference is about you and what you want; it will not be successful without "YOU"!!

Edited May 13, 200818 yr by CoachCher

You are referring to the conference in Dallas right? I plan to attend.....just let me know details as you get them and if I can help (I work, am in grad school, and doing an internship so I have limited time) I will help wherever I can. I can't wait!! This is cool...

Yes I'm referring to the conference in Dallas. Wow honey you have a lot on your plate, you go girl:thumbup:

Thanks thanks.....well after May 23rd I will have more energy to get more done so it won't be so bad. Hehe

I would LOVE to come!!!!! What are the dates, time, etc. I live in McKinney and as soon as I read this I got so excited that it was going to be so close. I can't wait to hear back from you so I can check at work and make sure I can get off. This would be so great as I've just about worn all my friends and family out with lap band talk. I could actually be with fellow lap banders that would know and appreciate what I'm talking about. Let me know the info and I'm thinking that wild horses couldn't keep me away...well as long as I can get off work.

i'll probably make the trip from north nj to dallas:thumbup:

any other nj'ers going?

The tenative dates are Oct 3-5.

The meet and greet is Friday night from 6-9

Main Conference is Saturday from 8-5

Saturday dinner and Dancing

Sunday 8-10 closing with succesful bandsters sharing their stories

WOOHOO the NE will be represented. So glad you are planning to come Bozzj

OMG Becky I just noticed your weight loss stats. Congratulations on such an amazing journey, you have done fantastic!!

My DH and I plan to be there, mostly depends on cost, but if it is in Oct -we have plenty of time to save up. I actually have several people I work with that are banded or in the process who would love to come (they don't hang oround here so much:wink2:)

You know I'll be there with bells on :-) I'll send you a private message to set up that time to meet.. HUGGS

The dates are perfect for me so Cher.....count me in!!!!!! OMG, I'm so excited already and can't wait to go. I work for Collin County and around 30 of us were fortunate to get the lap band, so I'll let them all know about it as well. We can certainly have a big ole group from North Texas! Well, large in number group cause we're all a whole lot smaller now than when we first started this fantastic journey!

We would love to have you. I was born in Tyler, so you need to represent our great city:lol:

Let everyone know Becky. This is going to be an amazing Conference.

I'm so excited Crystal, can't wait to meet you!!

I would love to come!! Please let me know when the dates are confirmed so we can get the plane tickets.. the earlier I can book the tickets the better!!

THANKS!!