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Hi folks. Yes that's me in that pic. The reason for the before and after is that I am on an odyssey to become a more healthy person and to live longer. I had Gastric Bypass surgery on 9/15/2000. Before surgery I was terribly unhealthy, which you can sort of tell by my before pic. As of February I had lost almost 100 pounds and right now it sits at 122 pounds lost. I am about 1/2 way through my weight loss experience and it is a very interesting journey. I have been very sick at times, but the final outcome is well worth it.

Professionally, I am a programmer analyst and have been my whole working career. I love computers and helping people, so iB was a natural progression for me. When I was a patron I would end up helping all my iB friends so I thought maybe being a pit would be an interesting experience. I joined slots then cards and then the e dept. Now I am back in my first home slots. I really love iB. Running tourneys and working with the other pits and patrons is the high point of my daily life. It's where I go to relax.

If you see me in the casino, please always feel free to call on me. I love Leps and iB and the patrons and the pits (not necessarily in that order LOL!)

KISS!