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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Friday Meet & Greet 6pm-9pm EST<o:p></o:p>

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East Elmhurst, NY 11369

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Edited November 10, 200817 yr by CoachCher

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!

Thanks for your response. Everyone who has asked for a refund will be receiving one.

You look fabulous. I have been banded since 9-2007 and have been at goal for 10 months. So great to see others with longer success still doing great. It makes me hopeful that this is finally for life. Thanks. Cyndi in Pocatello

I am looking to go to Juarez Mexico for the lap band surgery, the price is quite a bit cheaper there due to the low cost of living. has any one been there to get this done? What was your experience etc thanks!!

I've heard good and bad things about having the surgery in Mexico. But one problem is the lack of aftercare. The process doesn't end with the surgery. You will need follow up care and adjustments to the band. Also, as you lose weight, you may need additional adjustments (fills). It is very difficult to find medical providers who will treat someone who had their surgery done by someone else. (I think there are malpractice issues, among other things.) This has become a major problem for lap people. My doctor moved away and it has taken me a year to find a surgery group that would agree to give me an adjustment, and I have to provide medical records and a recent barium swallow test before they'll set up an appointment. When you decide where you'll have the surgery, make sure that there's aftercare available where you live. There's a company called Fill Centers USA (or something like that). I don't know how good they are, but they are constantly announcing that they're opening up at new locations. You might want to see if there's one in your area.

I am looking to go to Juarez Mexico for the lap band surgery, the price is quite a bit cheaper there due to the low cost of living. has any one been there to get this done? What was your experience etc thanks!!

I agree with what Ilene said. I would also suggest that you find the fill center before the surgery, so that you can provide the fill Dr's name to your surgeon. They may be able to provide all the records directly to the fill office. Additionally, your local fill Dr may be able to provide you with the name of a surgeon he/she is familiar with in Mexico. As this seems to be commonplace now, it would be logical for a surgeon in Mexico to work with a fill Dr or office here.

Good luck on your journey!

Tkl