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2009 - New York City Banded Together-Lapband Talk National Event



Are you coming to "NYC" for the National LAP-BAND Conference?  

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  1. 1. Are you coming to "NYC" for the National LAP-BAND Conference?



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I live in New york- and N.J. is not convenient to stay for the conference-You have to take a bus or a subway to get into NYC- Staying in Manhattan will be worth the $$ if you have not been ther b4-public transportation is easy- Where are the seminars going to be?- try to find a hotel walking distance to there-they do have group packages if you look.

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I can't wait, I'll be there no matter where it is this time. I missed the 2008 in Houston in Oct. Not going to let that happen again. When you say NJ, What part are ya'll looking at? hope it's Atlantic city. Anyway, keep me informed. Thanks

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I live on lond island. I would prefer the conference to be in NYC, but I understand costs. I think that paying $150 to be in manhattan is better than paying $100 and being in NJ. People from out of town would get the whole NYC experiance instead of just being stuck in an out of the way venue in NJ with nothing else to do outside of the conference.

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The dates for the conference are 03/27/09-3/28/09

NJ is looking like it is going to be the best spot. The hotel we are looking at is in Livingston NJ.

Friday night will be the meet and greet with appetizers, and a cash bar.

Saturday is the day of the conference. Our speakers will be LAP-BAND Surgeons, Dr. Schulman (Plastic Surgeon), Nutritionist, psychotherapist, successful post ops, personal trainer and of course myself. lunch will be provided on Saturday as well.

The conference will be all day Saturday from 8-5.

By having the conference in NJ brings down the cost. We are looking into the cost of a charter bus right now so we can get an idea of our options.

We will have door prizes and plenty of vendors for you to visit as well.

By this time next week we will be able to provide all of you with much more information.

Keep checking back often to keep in the loop.

Edited by CoachCher

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Hi I'm new to the process but would love to attend. I'm in Massachusetts so NY or NJ wouldn't be a problem. Atlantic City would be a great idea especially if traveling with someone else, would give them something to do. Thanks for all your hard work.

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To Coach Cher- Will there only be one conference in NYC/NJ in 2009? Should we plan on flying in on the morning of March 27th?

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i'm ok with either nj or nyc because i live in north jersey. i recommend that if you "do it" in nj you have it close to NYC...like in Secaucus or at the Meadowlands..then it would be 10 minutes from the city and people can enjoy it more. Just a suggestion.

So, count me in...just let me know the details when you have them.

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The dates for the conference are 03/27/09-3/28/09

NJ is looking like it is going to be the best spot. The hotel we are looking at is in Livingston NJ.

Friday night will be the meet and greet with appetizers, and a cash bar.

Saturday is the day of the conference. Our speakers will be LAP-BAND Surgeons, Dr. Schulman (Plastic Surgeon), Nutritionist, psychotherapist, successful post ops, personal trainer and of course myself. lunch will be provided on Saturday as well.

The conference will be all day Saturday from 8-5.

By having the conference in NJ brings down the cost. We are looking into the cost of a charter bus right now so we can get an idea of our options.

We will have door prizes and plenty of vendors for you to visit as well.

By this time next week we will be able to provide all of you with much more information.

Keep checking back often to keep in the loop.

Sorry i didn't read this before posting before. Livingston is far from NYC (40 minutes without any traffic)...and it's not the best area--especially at night. I'm not sure if i'll drive there or not...so i guess put me as a maybe.

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Please ask Dr. Hoffman from Buffalo new York to speak. He worked with Dr. Geiss in NYC for many years. He is a great speaker and has a real passion for this.

Aaron Hoffman, MD, Buffalo, NY

Thanks. Judy Anticola

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Is there anything to do in Livingston? Never mind I'll google it.

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