2008 National Lap-Band Conference

[minpinmom 2]

It will be humid hot for you - for us Native Texans - it will be crisp! Although - most everything is inside so you wouldn't have to wear shorts - but expect a lot of flip-flops, sandals, tank tops, shorts, etc.

[rroswelltx 1]

The heat here is usually hot and sticky. However we have moved into more fall like weather which only means that temp can fluct like 30 deg during the day. It may be 50' to 60s in morning and evening and 90 during the day. Texas weather is never predictable. layers might be advised... LOL

Hope to see ya'll there, I am just coming to the fling (and maybe the meet n greet)

[myturn0421 0]

it's actually been really nice, but you'll find it more on the sticky side. I've lived here 15 years and I swear I will never get used to this weather.

[pashmina 0]

LOL- ok, definitely bringing layers! I suspect the hotel will be heavily air conditioned too. Thanks ladies!

[rroswelltx 1]

Yup and if your anything like me, since I lost weight I am constantly cold!!!

[pashmina 0]

Definitely Regina! I travel with a heating pad.

[CoachCher 1]

I am always freezing cold, such a difference from 4 years ago. Definately bring something to layer with.

Right now it's a beautiful 75 and it's almost noon, I love it!!

Since everything is inside we don't worry about what it's doing outside.

[rroswelltx 1]

It is a difference, cause I remember always being so HOT, and sweatin all the time. far cry from now... haha

[Sugarbear 2]

I am comming by Amtrak. I'll get into downtown around 12 noon, Take a commuter train to the airport and then the hotel shuttle will pick me up from there. Looking forward to meeting everyone. See you tomorrow evening.

[cmm1974tx 0]

Well just got home from the 2008 NATIONAL LAPBAND CONFERENCE with COACH CHER. I had an amazing weekend. The speakers were informative and encouraging. I did some personal rededication to my relationship with my band and found out "I had been failing my band". I met some wonderful new friends! I think Coach Cher did a fabulous job of putting everything together. There were a few minor "hiccups" that were expected, but its all a learning process! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this 1st Conference for Coach Cher a huge success! Looking forward to the next one :tt2:

"You cannot change what you do not acknowledge"~ Dr. Phil

Christel (I helped out at the registration table)

[binab 50]

I only participated in the Saturday part of the conference, and as an unbanded person I found it extremely informative! I enjoyed each of the speakers (some on different levels - you all know which ones I mean!) and found each to be sincere in their efforts to help the banded community succeed.

As a soon-to-be self-pay patient, I must admit that I was disappointed that there was not a raffle for a free band as advertised. I know it was no ones fault, but I cannot deny that it played into my decision to attend.

Overall though, I am glad I went and feel empowered to proceed and embrace the process ahead...

[losingjusme 12]

i was going to go, but felt 'penalized' due to the fact that i LIVE in Dallas area and would not be staying at the hotel. there was a 'surcharge' if you didnt stay at the hotel.

hope those who did go had fun.

[minpinmom 2]

Had a FREAKIN Blast! I totally love you guys in person even more! Who would have thought that Mary Jo's time would have led us to end up in Zone'D Erotica after Clubbing Saturday night!

What fun. There is a similar one (not just Lapband) being held in Houston in November - I am so going to it as well. How inspiring!

~Loosingjusme~ I hate that you felt "penalized" and made the decision not to attend. Sucks the next one will be in New York - it would have been way cheaper to pay the upcharge for this one! Hell, I would have paid it for you to get to meet you in person! You would have been a wonderful testimonial. I was sure hoping you would be there.

[vanceemilton 0]

Hello Everyone,

I attended the meeting in Dallas and I really enjoyed myself and wanted to say Thank you to everyone that made me feel welcome and a extra thanks to Cher for putting the conference together. I only attended the Saturday conference and the friday night meet and greet. I am sorry I did not write everyones email addresses down so I would have known who I meet at the conference. Also Cher PLEASE send the the recipe for the Sugar Free Chocolate dessert that we had on Saturday afternoon. It was great.

[rroswelltx 1]

Good Morning,

Unfortunetly I only got to attend the meet n greet friday night. I had planned to come back Saturday night but something came up. But It was so nice to meet a lot of you.. I hope the conference was fullfilling and helps with all of your journies. Cher, not everyone realizes how much work is involved in putting something like this together. You are awesome and we thank you!!!

Now as far as the group that went out with me on Friday night, that was cool... Yes peeps there was some Texas bull riding involved.. If you want to see the pics then PM me.. Perhaps Alex can provide a sticky for them to be posted as well!!! It was fun...