Great Job P, Congrats on being drug free!!!
My DH, Ole Alvin, also shares a similar story, before WLS he was barely able to make it from the den to the car. Now he is able to enjoy his beloved game of golf for the first time in over 10 years. He "swears" by the health club and his workouts.
Also like you he had a terrible time finding a job when he was laid off several years ago. Like you he was in management (Vice President of Operations) and no one wanted to hire him for a lesser job for fear that he would get bored and leave, and when he did get a good interview, he felt he was discriminated against because of his size. (yes we know that is illegal, but it's also reality) Anyway keep up the good spirit and positive attitude, and we will keep you in our prayers.