Alex and I are working hard to put together the next "National LAP-BAND Conference".

As we are searching venues we are finding NJ is much cheaper than NYC. Per the poll most people are willing to spend $100.00 per night, we found a venue in NJ for $119.00 per night.

So we would like to know if you guys are ok with NJ or if you prefer to actually be in NYC.

At the last confernce the participants said they wanted to enjoy the host city, so you will get the opportunity to spend Saturday evening in NYC.

Alex and I would like an approximate head count as well. If you could answer these questions it will help us to plan an amazing conference for you guys.

What location do you prefer NYC or NJ (keep in mind NJ is much cheaper than NYC)?

We are going to post a poll of "Who's coming" so be sure to answer the poll question as well.

Alex and I hope you are as excited as we are, this is going to be an amazing conference. It will not be the same if you're not there!!

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East Elmhurst, NY 11369

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Edited November 10, 200817 yr by CoachCher

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!

Is there a cost to the conference?

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

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

Thanks

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

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?

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, 200817 yr by newgrama0904

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 ?

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.

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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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.

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:

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.

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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!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a 2009 conference?

I live in the Buffalo area, I am considering attending the conference. I traveled to NYC last July, I found that traveling to the Newark, NJ airport is more convienent if your destination is Manhatten and more expensive also because this is so. We traveled into JFK and stayed in Manatten. The cab was $30 to & from the airport each way. I check airline costs today into JFK, Newark and Laquardia - Laquardia was most expensive the other 2 were the same. I am from NJ and I love NYC - either venue is a good choice.