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Are you interested in attending the 1st annual LBT Las Vegas Bandster Bash?  

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  1. 1. Are you interested in attending the 1st annual LBT Las Vegas Bandster Bash?

    • Yes I would be interested! Just tell me when...
    • I may be interested, depends on when.
    • Why would I want to get together with all of you and have a good time?


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I am curious to see who may be interested in a LBT event in Las Vegas. I have had this burning idea for about a year now, and may have the desire to see it through to fruition.

I am thinking Vegas because flights are cheap and everyone just needs an excuse to go there...

Let me know what you think!

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I know about that one.

I am talking about having speakers (bariatric surgeons, plastic surgeons, etc.) and clothing exchanges... Perhaps a biggest loser contest, before and after boards, etc. All sorts of fun stuff.

I have the means to secure speakers, and sponsors, and a place for fills. Just need to get a general idea of who would be interested.

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I think it is a great idea. I am interested in the Jan. one, but that is just for fun. An information type weekend would be very helpful! Thanks for thinking of it!

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Good luck.

I thought there'd be better turn out for the January Vegas thing and there just isn't.

I know you have a different vision and that's fantastic...but if I had to speculate on why responses are low it is because people get caught up in daily living after having the band a few months and just aren't inclined to do a big in depth event. I know GBers are very into creating networks and socializing.

Are banded people just more independent?

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I agree. I'm having reservations about trying to accomplish this. It would be a extremly pretty penny out of pocket to put something like this together, and worse if I were the only one there...

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I say let's post a date

and keep the thread open for :

hotel rates-who's staying where

airline rates-who's flying what and when

and RIDES- if you need a ride or can give a ride-

give your beginning point and route to vegas

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Oh, realistically I think holidays work best. Most have them off..it's a matter of choice to come to vegas or go elsewhere

And too...we should post an itenerary- there are great meal specials and shows so we should post them in case anyone wants to join us or at least know where we are at when they get there.

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I think planning for summer would be a good option. It let's people recoup from the holidays and plan towards the trip. My husband and I have been dying to go back to Las Vegas outside of having to go for pool tournaments (yes....we play billiards, and have to gloat, have taken local teams to the Nationals in Las Vegas).

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One more thing....maybe this poll would do better to be in another forum since this is somewhat lap-band related. The louge is for anything not specifically related to banding or the Lap-Band. Just an afterthought.

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