Going to 'Your Weight Matters'/Obesity Action Coalition Convention?

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

I'm considering it and wonder if anyone is, too, or has committed.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I'd really love to, but I don't have the time or money to, unfortunately. :/

[reree6898 1,164]

I wish I could but I too don't have the time or money. I did get to go to the WLSFA conference that was in Nashville a few weeks ago and it was so awesome to be around so many people that truly do understand what we go through and to know I was in a judgement free zone. It was a great experience.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@Cervidae, we could have written such beautiful poetry together. Like Ogden Nash.

I'd combine it with a couple of days visiting my niece in the DC suburbs and friends a little farther afield. If I were able to arrange more time off, I'd also be able to see friends in the Blue Ridge Mtns. and, given more time, go on to Asheville and the Great Smoky Mtns.

Edited June 10, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[heidikat72 935]

Considering it...but it really depends on where I am with my job search - as in if I just started a new job, then no. I'm being laid off from my current job at the end of the month (it's ok, I've known since last October and it's the reason I'm going ahead with surgery since I won't have to worry about returning to work afterward). So if I'm still unemployed I'm going to try to attend.

[lisacaron 5,075]

My hubby and I are going. Most of the "expert" lunch forums were sold out even though I registered before the early bird discount deadline....that was disappointing but I am looking forward to the event.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@lisacaron That the "expert" lunch is sold out is disappointing. It was one of the draws for me.

Did your husband have surgery, too?

Edited June 10, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[lisacaron 5,075]

@WLSResources/ClothingExch

I guess they are going to have a large turn out since the lunches were full. I wonder how many people were included for each topic...

My hubby is also a lapband patient. We had our surgery 3 days apart:) and just like a man he is losing much better than I.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@lisacaron

He may be having a better run, but you're cuter.

Edited June 11, 2016 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@lisacaron, have you gone to a convention? After looking over the upcoming program, I'm having trouble deciding whether I want to go. I can't decide if near-solid days of topics on obesity, weight loss and related matters sound a bit over the top for me. If you've been before, I'd appreciate a few words of what really goes on there.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch I haven't been to one so I don't have a frame of reference for you on this. However I will say that most conventions are usually about networking as well as about learning something in your field of interest.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@lisacaron, thanks.

I won't be going after all. Somehow I got my mental calendar mixed up, thinking that a family wedding was scheduledfor Labor Day weekend. A relative reminded me that it's that last weekend of August. My doubts as to whether I was truly keen on being immersed were lingering as well. I hope that you and your husband find the experience worthwhile.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch I'll let you know how it is.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@lisacaron, thanks. I'd like to hear about it.

[audaciousmarie 165]

I'm considering it and wonder if anyone is, too, or has committed.

I've never heard of this but I would like to go

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