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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I am very interested in attending, how do I get more info, or is it too early?:thumbup:

I'm definitely interested in attending. I wouldn't mind NJ and the dates sound great!

Thanks for putting this together!

:rolleyes2:I would recommend NJ to save on room night rates thou NYC is more exciting. Have you considered Boston? There are many conference/convention venues in and around the Boston area. I will definately be joining no matter where you go.

Saara in Maine:wink_smile:

I will try to have ma passport in time!!

I am definitely interested in this. I live in CT so either would be fine for me. I am 4 mos. post op and could use the support and knowledge of some veteran bandsters.

I will have to wait for one in Las Vegas. I would definitely attend one on the west coast.

Hi Donna,

The NYC is the first conference of the year.

My hope is to have 4 conferences in 2009.

I will be in Houston the first weekend in December and will be discussing doing a conference in Houston in June 2009.

So keep your eye on the board for future venues.

Already committed to a trip to Vegas with my girlfriends during the date chosen. Hopefully can make it to one (or more) of the other conferences in 2009.

I'll be attending no matter which location!

I would be very interested in attending the conference....count me in....Judy

:thumbup: Great idea, but I just got banded in MX!

I'm up for either location; I'm local :thumbup:

-m

I'd love to go depending if I can get off work at that time.

Hi,

My wife and I are both Lapbanders she is 1 year out and 65 lbs. Lighter and am 1 month out and 14 lbs. lighter. Can you tell me a little about the confrence.

Marshall:thumbup:

I will try to have ma passport in time!!

Double check me but I think you no longer need a passport from Canada to the states.

I Def want to come..I live in NJ so that is great for me :thumbup:...count me in:thumbup: