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2008 National Lap-band Conference Update
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Early bird special is expiring on July 15, 2008 don't wait book today!!
New Speakers added and someone will have the opportunity to win a "Lap-band" Surgery via a raffle.
2008 National LAP-BAND Conference- LIVE and In Person
For Pre-ops, Post-ops, Family, and Friends... Dallas Texas, October 3-5, 2008
We'll focus on "Living the LAP-BAND Lifestyle"so your Transformation gives you more Results, Support and Success:
Friday 6-9pm- Meet and Greet at the hotel -(buffet included)plus cash bar
Saturday 8am-5pm- Registration and Conference (lunch included)
Saturday night 8pm-midnight- "Fall Fling" (dinner included) dancing plus cash bar
Sunday 9am-11am- Successful Post-Op's share their stories
Wyndham Hotel is our host hotel- We have made arrangements with the hotel to only charge us $99.00 a night for single, doubles or quads.
To make your reservation please call 877-999-3223 use "Banded Together" for the discount.
Speakers
Mary Jo Rapini- Body Image and Sexuality
Cher Ewing- Is your band failing you or are you failing your band? (My Story)
Dr. Sina Matin- Educating your support system
Dr. Frank Veninga- Importance of Aftercare
Dr. Jonathan Heistein- Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Kevin Prentice- Health & Transformation Chiropractor
Diane Wallace RD- Master Centers Dietitian
Kat Winegar M.E.S- Banded Personal Trainer
Chef Leslie Moore- Banded Chef will share band friendly recipes
We will also have people volunteer to receive a make-over and then we will choose three people via random draw to receive a make-over after the Saturday event and before the Fall Fling (should be fun).
Other exciting events planned
This live event is going to be life changing; you will meet people who are taking the same journey you are, meet professionals who want you to be successful. After the conference you will feel rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered to embrace every change you are going to experience during your LAP-BAND journey.
Please check back often to see what speakers and vendors have been added to the venue.
2008 National LAP-BAND Conference (Early Bird Special) pay before July 15, 2008 $100.00 after July 15, 2008 the cost will be $150.00