In case any of you missed me....

[David Ober]

I'm back. :-)

Have been away from golf for six months or so due to work and then surgery. I had a weight loss surgery called "Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy" back on October 8th and have lost 50 lbs so far and feel absolutely fantastic. Every single part of my life has improved drastically over the past several months, and the surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Started playing golf in late November, and my game is quickly rounding into shape and I look forward to the 2009 tournament season with much anticipation and excitement. Can't wait for the Kelly Cup at Lakeside this year.

Architecturally speaking, I did get to play the new Pechanga Casino course calldc "Journey," and I enjoyed it. Some really nice holes. Need to play it once or twice more to get a better impression, though.

[Patrick_Mucci_Jr]

David,

That's great news.

Good health opens the door for the other good things in life.

Let's hope that 2009 brings happiness and good health to everyone.

[Joel_Stewart]

Congratulations and good luck.   I've known a few people who have had that surgery and it has worked on everyone.   One person I know decidied not to do it and died a few years later.

That much weight change can change the way you swing the club so be careful you don't hurt yourself.

[mike_beene]

Congratulations. What a great way to start the year! More inspiration for me to get more serious and get the 20 lbs gone I need to do. When I realize how hard a few are ,it makes me more impressed with you.That must have been a scarry step to take.Make the most of it!

[Pete Lavallee]

That's ge\reat news David! We'll definetly get together for a round in 2009.

[Kevin_Reilly]

Good to hear from you David.  Quite a few discussion boards missed your tournament/round reports and golf game commentary.