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!!

UPDATE

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Edited November 10, 200817 yr by CoachCher

I am so sad! I was planning to attend but got invited to a family Bat Mitzvah that weekend and will be tied up. I'm so disappointed - I'd wanted to meet other bandsters and hopefully get support, love, and tips! I'll be thinking of you all.

for me nj would be fine...but if you choose to stay in nyc maybe somewhere near kennedy because it is cheaper to fly to jfk...which is one reason i didnt attend this year because with the flight and hotel it was just too much

**Quick Update**

The room rate has been extended until February 27, 2009

We have a block of rooms set at $139.00 per night, be sure to book by the 27th in order to receive the discount.

Looking forward to meeting you there!!

Hey Cher....quick question...I notice that there is a tentative LB conference in Vegas in October, 2009. Anything set in stone yet???? I plan on attending.

I would love to get more info on Vegas too! DH and are trying to plan a vacation for October, that might just have to fit into our plans!!:party:

Hey Apple,

Still working on the dates. The October Conference is being hosted by The Fill Center USA, I will be participating as a speaker. Once I know the exact dates I will let you guys know.

Thanks Cher...pretty sure I can convince a number of people from my subscribed threads to join in.

Cher,

I would love to attend the New York conference for Saturday only. Can pay at the conference? What is the cost for Saturday only?

Yes you can pay on Saturday. The cost for Saturday only is $67.50, this includes your lunch as well.

Got your tickets yet? The 2009 National “Gastric Band” Conference is just two weeks away! The focus of this year's event is "Living the WLS Lifestyle", and speakers will address topics such as post-op eating, fitness, and emotional changes for patients who are considering or have had the Lap-Band® or Realize Band procedure. The goal is to educate all weight loss surgery patients on the tools for success, so their determination and motivation will result in a lasting transformation and a healthy new life.

Loyal members of Lapband Talk are eligible for a special discount on event tickets. Just click here for the Conference Link and enter Username: limited1 and Password: offer. See you in the Big Apple!

Due to the economy and its decline we have not met the expected attendance as originally planned when we first organized the 2009 NYC Gastric Band Conference. At that time we expected approximately 100-150 attendees with less than a week away we have less than 25. Unfortunately since we have such a low attendance we cannot meet the minimum financial obligation contracted with the hotel. As you might expect we have to postpone this conference to a future date, ideally between September and October 2009. We are very excited and hopeful for an economic upturn that will result in an even more spectacular conference, with more speakers, vendors and attendees.

We look forward to seeing all of you then.

When you set the new dates, please keep the Jewish High Holidays in mind. They start at sundown so if the calendar says the holiday is on a Monday, it really starts Sunday at sundown.

Cher,

I send you a payment for $87.50. I asked you for a refund via email. Which i have not received as yet. I know tickets are non-refundable, although I havent received a ticket because the event was canceled. My hard earned money is not yours to keep. I just sent you another email requesting a return of my $87.50, your email address seems to be no longer active. Please respond.

Lindagail

Don't know why this got sent to me- Cyndi Rice in Pocatello Idaho. Hope you get the message to the correct person. Banded OCC Sept 2007...happy at my goal for over 10 months!

Not sure why I got the earlier message about a refund - not me!! I got banded in Feb 2004 and I have been 115lbs since 2005 and I still love my band -- it is amazing -- I mean really amazing!! Has anyone had the band this long??? I am curious about other long time users. I haven't had a fill since Dec 2005 -- absolutely no complications but I want information on other long timers. I have tons of pictures if anyone is interested. (perkinsconcrete@msn.com) Best wishes to everyone.

I would hope that everyone would get their hard earned $ back as the seminar was cancelled not just because the person couldn't go...... The right thing to do is to return the money...... I am commenting because I got the thread to this and feel that Cher should make sure everyone gets their money back.... Good luck!