Still eating out for lunch

Went to Subway with the girls today , but brought my own meal. People have apologized for eating in front of me, but it's no problem. It's not like I am on a diet and am going on will power. I have no choice so it's really quite easy. With that said, my first snack will be french fries.

1/3 done

Two weeks down, four weeks to go. I'm down about 7lbs now but feeling good and strong. I rode to work on Monday and Tuesday for 60 miles total. It wasn't bad, but it felt like working out at 15000 feet. Plenty of strengh but no oxygen. I did get my wires tightened yesterday and double checked with the doctor. Riding and working out is ok. Just nothing to strain the jaw like weightlifting. Face is closer to normal and the scar has healed nicely.

Back in the Saddle

Couldn't resist the urge. Did a test ride of 3.5 miles with Hannah last night and felt good enough that I rode into work today. No speed records as I averaged 13.9mph for the hou commute. I felt the restricted air intake but it was nice to feel the breeze on the face.

1 week down 5 to go

I had an appt with the oral surgeon this morning. Good news is that everything is still aligned and healing well. Bad news is that I have 5 weeks to go. No way to cut the wires early. I also got my lip stiches out last night, so despite the slightly green face I'm getting back to normal.
Week one is done. Net loss of 5lbs.

Gift from Co-workers

Funny and yet so functional. Thanks gang I needed those!

Getting back to half-ugly

Photo from tonight. Scabs are going away and puffyness is going down. I went to work today for 6hrs, but then my body started shutting down and I called it a day.

Soup! It's what's for dinner.

Tomato to be exact. I need to get my lip to heal before I can really suck down on a straw and maybe eat blended foods. So far, lots of Ensure and Slimfast along with Naked Juice Protien drinks. Only about 1600 cal each day so far.