2009 - New York City Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event

[abrenner 0]

You can do the Marriot east 129.00 per night.

To the Planners:

You probably already know this, but no matter what the price is that is listed on a website, most places will give you a discounted per-room price if you hold a block of rooms. If you get a general idea of how many people would be willing to book rooms, you can block them well in advance. And I mean like under $100.00/night, which would really be great. The closer to $60.00/night the better for me!

And I would love to hear that some of us got together to contribute to a "scholarship" fund to help those who might need assistance with either travel or accommodations come to the conference. I am not well of by a long shot, but I can contribute some shekels to help others out - I feel it is that important.

[thetvgeneral 0]

And I would love to hear that some of us got together to contribute to a "scholarship" fund to help those who might need assistance with either travel or accommodations come to the conference. I am not well of by a long shot, but I can contribute some shekels to help others out - I feel it is that important.

i think that's a wonderful idea! just like out weight loss...every little bit counts!

[stephmzt 0]

Is there a cost to the conference?

uote=ajoneen;1062506]It is not "definitely decided", but it looks that way.

[Abbisgood 0]

I live on Long Island and would love to come to the conference. What are the dates?

Thanks

[ajoneen 0]

I live on Long Island and would love to come to the conference. What are the dates?

Thanks

The dates for the conference are 03/27/09-3/28/09

[psalms 0]

I am very interested in coming. It would be nice to Fly out to NYC. I live in Texas I might be able to attend the one in Houston too. Please let me know what the cost will be?

[newgrama0904 0]

Hello, I would love to attend and meet the people i read everyday. I live in upstate ny so it would be about a four hr drive. not to bad. I try to get to the city once a year with my girlies. (bus trips) But i would need time to save up the money sooo please get info. out as soon as possible. as for NJ or NY i would prefer NYC never stayed in the city. but either. I will be just as happy either place. See you all soon. Sherri:smile::thumbdown:

Edited November 14, 2008 by newgrama0904

[sunniechavez 0]

I would like to attend the the conference it dosent matter to me if it will be in NYC or NJ I live in the area I have one question through do we have to get a room if we attend ?

[linnylou 0]

I hope you invite either Dr. Christina Ren or Dr. George Fielding to speak. They are two of the top doctors in NYC, located at NYU Medical Center. They have done about 6,000 + lapband surgeries.

[linnylou 0]

For those of you who are afraid that NJ is far from NY, it's just across the Hudson River and is much cheaper than NY. There are continuous buses from all major areas in NJ to the City (NY City that is.)

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[Chrisann 0]

I live in Brooklyn, so I would love to attend. I am glad its close, cause with the mortgage and taxes, I am in no position to be spending money.

[stephmzt 0]

Sorry if I missed the answer to this question but wanted to know if there is a fee for the conference itself (not hotel, etc.)? Thanks.:tongue2:

[EmeraldCoastPhotog 0]

How about a convention in Orlando? Great tourist destination and people can roll the conference into a vacation for themselves and their family. Even though I live in Florida I am still seven hours away from Orlando and love to travel there.

[hopelives124 0]

:tongue2::thumbup:

I will definately attend the conference. I love the doctor's at NYU and hope that they are all asked to speak. Dr. Kurian did my surgery and is AWWWWWEsome so that she is my first choice to speak. I would love to see as much of the psychological part of this process included in the conference since that is what i do for a living so that I would even be willing to speak/present. I have had the band since 9/16/08 have lost 25 pounds so far and love my band. New York would be my first preference but I would attend in New Jersey as well.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[tinalondon 0]

Is there a 2009 conference?