Anyone want to go to Chicago

carolia
on 2/28/09 5:35 am - IA

Okay, I asked Kim if she could arrange it so Iowa folks are sitting together and here's what Kim is going to do for us..............we get red dots on our name tags and we just need to look for people with red dots and we'll know they are from Iowa. We can sit in the same area as long as someone can get in there and save a few spots...............the tables are rounds with eight chairs at each so we can save a couple tables for Iowa people if we know how many are going for sure.

Kim is very accommodating, it sounds like, so ask her whatever questions you have and make your requests known to her. I think she'll be a good advocate for the Iowa group.

JJ, are you registered yet and planning on going with us? This was your idea so I hope you'll go with us or at least get there and meet up with us.

The excitement still running high for me over this event.....................how about all of you???

Carol

(deactivated member)
on 3/1/09 4:56 am - Mt Pleasant, IA

RNY on 05/18/97

My plans are currently completely up in the air.. sorry guys I was all set to go and hoping to get everyone excited, I even contacted the OP to have her post on this forum but a personal tragedy of sorts has happened. I will let you all know as soon as I do. If I don't end up going I hope you all have a great time.

iCANdothis28
on 3/1/09 5:53 am - Keota, IA

RNY on 01/28/09

Ms_jj~

Hey, I hope everything is okay! If you ever need to talk just send me a message on here or on facebook!! I hope that it will work out for you to get to go, so keep us updated on how things are going for you.

Your friend,

Jenn

heaviest/pre-op/current/goal

262/237/138/130

1st Goal: Get to ONEderland Accomplished 3/28/09
2nd Goal: 175lbs Accomplished 5/29/09
3rd Goal: Lose 100 lbs Acomplished 7/13/09
4th Goal: 150lbs Accomplished 8/22/09
5th Goal: Lose 100 lbs SINCE surgery
6th Goal: 130 lbs
7th Goal: to wear a size 8 pants/jeans Accomplished 9/4/09
Final Goal: to weigh in the 120's

~Jenn

carolia
on 3/1/09 8:41 am - IA

RNY on 02/11/09

JJ, hope that you can find strength to get through your personal tragedy, but remember we are here to help if there's anything we can do. If you are able to join us in Chicago, please do. Even if you end up deciding at that last minute to go, we'll be glad to see you.

Take care and hang in there. Hope things get better for you.

Carol

mercynursiesurgery
on 3/1/09 10:30 pm

RNY on 03/02/10

Do you know if this conference is just for people who have already had surgery, or for anyone... evin if I haven't had, but am interested in having the surgery? I am still in the stages of trying to get insurance approval, etc. But this conference sounds very intersting, and I would definitly consider going. It sounds like it would be a great learning experience. It's great to hear of all of your experiences. I really enjoy this site.

Carol B.
NE IOWA

cheryl B.
on 3/2/09 9:21 am - southeastern, IA

Lap Band on 05/26/09

Hi Carol B,
I have not had surgery yet and I plan on attending. Hope to be post-op by then if I get approved and all. When I looked at the agenda I took it as pre and post. the exercise speakers agenda states pre and post op exercise programs as well as the overall intent of the conference is to allow people to make informed decisions. I think it is a great opportunity to get such an array of great knowledge from experts and have fun at the same time!!

Cheryl B.

mercynursiesurgery
on 3/2/09 10:01 am

RNY on 03/02/10

Thanks for your input. I plan on going. I purchased my ticket on-line. Although, I didn't really get any kind of confirmation #. Just a receipt of payment. If anyone is looking to share a room and split costs, keep me in mind. I'd love to carpool with the rest of the group if there is room. I did reserve a room for the nights of Thur., Fri., & Sat.. I wasn't real sure how early things started on Friday. Sounds like it can be cancelled as long as it is 72 hours before I check in. 2 double beds.
Carol B.
NE Iowa

iCANdothis28
on 3/2/09 9:51 am - Keota, IA

RNY on 01/28/09

Carol B,

I agree with Cheryl, I took it as for pre-op and post-op and getting plenty of information to help make an informed decision. I hope you decide to go and can make it!! :) It will be great to meat all the Iowa posters in person!

Keep us informed,

~Jenn

heaviest/pre-op/current/goal

262/237/138/130

1st Goal: Get to ONEderland Accomplished 3/28/09
2nd Goal: 175lbs Accomplished 5/29/09
3rd Goal: Lose 100 lbs Acomplished 7/13/09
4th Goal: 150lbs Accomplished 8/22/09
5th Goal: Lose 100 lbs SINCE surgery
6th Goal: 130 lbs
7th Goal: to wear a size 8 pants/jeans Accomplished 9/4/09
Final Goal: to weigh in the 120's

~Jenn

mercynursiesurgery
on 3/3/09 9:16 am

RNY on 03/02/10

I purchased my ticket, and booked a room if anyone is interested in spliting the room cost. If there is any room left, I wouldn't mind riding in with someone. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Carol B

cheryl B.
on 3/3/09 9:33 am - southeastern, IA

Lap Band on 05/26/09

Hi Carol B,
I just sent you a message to your mail box about sharing a room.

Cheryl B.

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