To those going to Italy to hear the world's bpi specialists present their stuff, I'm jealous! I hope you all have a wonderful time there and remember everything you hear, because I for one want to hear about it! In detail......
And Kath and Nancy....take earplugs,you'll need them if those Brits are anywhere near you in the hotel :0)
Take care love Jen NZ
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Cheers Jenny, We'll keep the noise down alright!
We are really looking forward to this Symposium. Over 100 Doctors who treat BPI will be there from all over the world. I think it is a terrific thing that all these very busy people have given up their time to attend and to share and learn from each other. On top of this, they have to pay, too! Luckily, we don't, but then again, we are only observers in this.
Will post again when I get back
Lizzy B :0)
We are really looking forward to this Symposium. Over 100 Doctors who treat BPI will be there from all over the world. I think it is a terrific thing that all these very busy people have given up their time to attend and to share and learn from each other. On top of this, they have to pay, too! Luckily, we don't, but then again, we are only observers in this.
Will post again when I get back
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Well, I am going to my first bpi symposium! I am incredibly excited to hear what these doctors from around the world have to say. Americans tend to be somewhat provincial...I can't wait to hear what the "world view" of the treatments are.
I am not staying in the same hotel as Nancy and Kath and the UK bunch, but I am sure I will be able to hear the noise anyway!!!
I will try to remember as much as I can.
ciao!!
claudia
I am not staying in the same hotel as Nancy and Kath and the UK bunch, but I am sure I will be able to hear the noise anyway!!!
I will try to remember as much as I can.
ciao!!
claudia
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Liz/Brit mum have a blast! I am sure that you and Nail will learn tons for us! Be listening for ideas for my biceps! hahaha Nancy, Kath, Peggy, & Claudia, safe travel and learn learn learn!
I hope you all enjoy Liz as much as I Did!!!
Court xx
I hope you all enjoy Liz as much as I Did!!!
Court xx
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I am jealous too. Thought the international conference was only for the medical professionals, doctors. I did not know we could also participate. Do you guys have to pay to register?
Looking at the program, there will be doctors there from all over the world such as France, US, Taiwan, China, etc. It will be a great conference.
For those who are going, have a great trip!
Jenny
Looking at the program, there will be doctors there from all over the world such as France, US, Taiwan, China, etc. It will be a great conference.
For those who are going, have a great trip!
Jenny
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Jenny
We don't have to pay to go, other than our travel expenses - but we do need to be invited by Professor Gilbert of Paris - and only a few support group leaders are invited each time.
it's only the second time that support groups have been invited to attend, so it's still new territory for us all, but hopefully it will become a regular part of our BPi working life!
See you all Al Italia ladies!
Karen
We don't have to pay to go, other than our travel expenses - but we do need to be invited by Professor Gilbert of Paris - and only a few support group leaders are invited each time.
it's only the second time that support groups have been invited to attend, so it's still new territory for us all, but hopefully it will become a regular part of our BPi working life!
See you all Al Italia ladies!
Karen
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It's great that Dr. Gilbert invited the support group leaders. I hope you guys will have a chance to ask questions and express your concerns on behalf of the BPI community. We always need new ideas on surgical intervention, timing of surgery, and non-surgical ways to improve the muscle strength and functions of our BPI kids. Please let us know what you learn when you come back from the conference. Thanks.
Jenny
Jenny