Congratulations Dave on your round of 80! Have you hit the 70's yet? I play almost every day in the winter--tend to take time off in the summer and only play a couple times. My lowest score ever was an 83.

Just an update on how I'm playing (seems like there's not much posting done here). I went to a newer course in Buena Vista Va this weekend that opened up last fall. A links type course with tall grass and a lot of target shots - oh, the greens were hard as rock. Anyway, I went with family and friends and we had a great time. My brother in law played his best 9 ever on the front and shot a 40. My other friends shot a 107 and a 102. I played really well, missed 1 fairway and had one 3 putt and ended up with a 77 (37 and 40). It was hot and they were complaining about the heat but I kept drinking water and had a protein shake at the turn. My stamina is really good and my waist keeps getting smaller (from a 58 to a 44 in just over 3 months)! I hoep the few of you that post here are hitting them well! Dave

David, I completely understand your motivation and your situation. When the pulmonoligist asked me why I wanted to do this I said besides the health benefits was to improve my golf game. He said if there was an operation he could have to improve his game he would have it! Do you have a date yet? Mine is next week 5/31 and can't wait to get it done and get back on the course! Sue McD

WOW, that's great news! I'm trying to get all the golf in that I can before my surgery on May 31st. I played 18 yesterday and shot a 96, which is what I shoot. I'm hoping that weight loss will finally help me to improve past this point and maybe one day break 90! Sue McD

Looks like you're getting pretty close to being able to join your hubby on the golf course! Congrats on your wls thus far.