Original 2009 G2G Thread - Not all info is current

[PhotoNut]

Band2gether, Inc. Presents
the
2009 Band2gether Get2gether
FREE Lap Band Conference

"Success With Your Band"
Keynote speaker: LuLu Roman

October 9 - 11, 2009

Boise, Idaho

For complete details and registration forms, please visit our Band2gether Get2gether webiste by clicking HERE.

The Band2gether Get2gether website includes the following information:

Event dates and locations

Event schedule

Speaker biographies

Hotel information and reservation phone numbers

Local area entertainment and shopping information

Airport and local transportation information (including taxi and car rental information)

Registration forms

If there are any questions which were not answered on the website, please feel free to ask them on this thread!

Please help us keep this thread on topic so all readers can find the information they need regarding the conference. Thank you!

[newlifeat57]

OK.... I have a question.....

Will the meals take into consideration that there may be some of us that have dietary restricions.... like me... I'm lactose intolerant. I noticed that they were going to serve protein shakes with milk. Can soy be make available? or should I plan on bringing my own?

[PhotoNut]

Great questions, Mel. The meals have not been selected yet. When Melanie comes to Boise, we will be meeting with the conference facility's director of food and beverages to select the meals. At this time, I am not certain about the specifics of the meals, but yes we will take into consideration the needs of all attendees.

I have added a comment line to the registration forms so people can note their specific food restrictions or requirements.

As for the BSN Lean Dessert protein shakes, they can be served with milk or water. I have had them both ways and either is delicious. However, when we meet with the catering director, we will certainly be asking about soy options!

[newlifeat57]

ooo ooooo another question... Will they have a coffee cart... you know.... lattes... etc.???

[PhotoNut]

Coffee and tea will be served with meals.

We can ask about a coffee cart where drinks would be sold individually.

All foods and beverages provided at this year's conference will be with the success of our bandsters's weight loss goals in mind.

[WildAlaskaG'ma]

When I'm feelin rebellious, I occasionally sip some coffee with my breakfast, but I try to do the other meals with no liquids. Of course, I can follow Nancy Reagan's advice and "Just say no" when they are offered. And I know there will be non-banded people there too, so I'm sure they aren't ready to give up their liquids. I'll really have my A-game on by October, so I'm sure I will do just fine.

[PhotoNut]

Right, Judy! Bandsters shouldn't drink with their meals. But we will have some spouses, family members, and pre-bandsters attending as well and so drinks will be served to those who request them.

This all brings to mind a very important point that I wanted to emphasize. We will not be providing between-meal snacks, so bringing a cheese stick or small snack to eat during breaks is fine. However, the contract with the conference center strictly prohibits eating or drinking foods and beverages which were brought in from outside sources. Our conference rooms are located by an exit, so stepping outside to have a snack won't be difficult. Of course, water will be provided through out the conference. We considered having coffee available throughout the day, but the expense was such that it would have increased the cost of registrations. Besides, this way you will all be encouraged to drink your water! hehe

[MoOrLess]

Right, Judy! Bandsters shouldn't drink with their meals. But we will have some spouses, family members, and pre-bandsters attending as well and so drinks will be served to those who request them.

This all brings to mind a very important point that I wanted to emphasize. We will not be providing between-meal snacks, so bringing a cheese stick or small snack to eat during breaks is fine. However, the contract with the conference center strictly prohibits eating or drinking foods and beverages which were brought in from outside sources. Our conference rooms are located by an exit, so stepping outside to have a snack won't be difficult. Of course, water will be provided through out the conference. We considered having coffee available throughout the day, but the expense was such that it would have increased the cost of registrations. Besides, this way you will all be encouraged to drink your water! hehe

Not being a coffee drink all day long makes coffee a non-issue...I'd like to think either coffee or tea would be offered though - as bandsters we all know how difficult meal time can be sometimes and something warm before the meal can sometimes make all the difference on whether the meal can be eaten or not -- so perhaps hot beverages at meal time at least?

[PhotoNut]

Yep, sorry if that was misleading. Coffee and tea WILL be served at meal times, just not sitting there for all day service.

[MoOrLess]

Yep, sorry if that was misleading. Coffee and tea WILL be served at meal times, just not sitting there for all day service.

awesome - thanks - it's good to know!

and did I remember right - they will be offering protein shakes AND protein bars in the morning? could we get one of each and save the bar for break time? don't want to sound greedy or rude - just want to plan ahead - people with crazy blood sugar just can't keep sugars level with only 3 meals and no snacks....