3 months post-op and down 33.6 pounds

No worries.  I was considering going vegan for a long while but I just couldn't give up dairy for the long-term. 

That's ok. I make you lamb.

Lamb chops are the perfect size for bariatric post-ops. Best lamb chop I ever ate was years ago at a little Greek restaurant, I don't remember the name of the place. 

I ate a couple of bites of Mom's medium rare steak while we were at the Grand Canyon.  It was too rare for her in one spot.  I was expecting it to taste REALLY good since I haven't had steak in ages, but it didn't.  Either my tastes have changed over time or it wasn't a good piece of meat.  It had no flavor to it at all.  The veggie stuffed burrito I ordered wasn't very good either.  It's almost painful to watch me eat now in restaurants.  I unroll burritos and scoop out 1/3 of the filling onto another plate, I cut solid foods into tiny pieces, I had 1/2 of a scrambled egg and cheese sandwich that I scrapped the melted cheese off the toast and gave the toast pieces to Mom and I only ate the 3 chunks of honeydew from side dish of fruit.

Crazy how so little amounts of food are satisfying.    

me in my home gym 

I bought a recumbent bike after surgery.  I couldn't STAND being cooped up in the house, stuck on it.  I would agonize over the minutes until it was over.  I found that walking/running outside was so much more enjoyable, and I didn't have to force myself to do it.

I'm giving my bike to my MIL the next time I see her.  I haven't used it in two years.  

Lucky MIL!  Sorry you didn't enjoy it very much and glad that you found a better alternative. 

I put my iPad on a rack on the front of my recumbant bike and watch YouTube videos, it so much less boring and the time goes by fast   

I have a small TV for the spare room so I can watch a program while I work out.  I used to enjoy the old Law and Order and SVU shows while working out so I probably will do that again.  I would try to walk faster on the treadmill or go at a stronger intensity during the commercial breaks.  

If I get tired of having a home gym the equipment folds and can be stored under the bed. It will never be used to dry clothes. 

Congrats on your loss so far and your new healthy lifestyle. I love the picture of you and your mom.

Keep up the good work!!