So I had the surgery in October. We're almost to the end of the year and I'm looking damn good.

This week I had the bright idea that I needed my smile to match the slimmer me. I have really nice straight teeth. I have thought they could be whiter. I broke down this week and paid the $400.00 and got my teeth whitened. It was worth it.

I was starting to think I was becoming vain, but I want to believe I'm just taking better care of myself

Have you found that after surgery, and losing the weight that you take better care of yourself and your image?

I don't think that's being vain. I'd do the same. I bet your teeth look awesome!

Not vain in my eyes. I think I was so unhappy with myself that I did nothing for myself for so long. I just joined a gym and have an appointment scheduled for a haircut and perm. I have also started buying makeup again which I haven't done in a few years. We just haven't done much beyond the basics for ourselves in so long, it feels weird to be buying things and doing things to make our selves look and feel better.

Far from vain! If you don't take care of yourself, then who will?

Don't feel that way! I actually got braces in August to help with my transformation! We deserve it!

I had major dental surgery, removing a couple teeth and what not, but it's something I have wanted to do for years. So I thought now is the time!

Good for you!!!!!!

Sheena :-)

I bought an unlimited spray tan package and get a tan about twice a week. It looks really good. I also am getting my teeth whitened at the spa too!

My motto...If I look better, I feel better! BTW, I feel great!

I've bought so many new clothes because I feel so good about myself. I'm over 25 shirts and at least a dozen pairs of pants. I bought rather cheap clothes on the way 'down' but now that I'm reaching my target zone, I'm buying nicer clothes that will be my ultimate size.

Today in fact I bought a new sports coat and I can't believe how slender I look in it! That's not vanity, that's me being proud of myself. There's nothing wrong with both taking pride in my appearance and congratulating myself on my work to attain a healthier me! Lord knows I put myself down enough over the years. Time to turn things around!

nothing wrong with finding your new self. way to go man.

I think the next thing I need is a spray on tan package. Awesome idea.

NOT vain! Rock every part of your new look!

Not vain at all. U deserve to spoil yourself.

Love it. It feels great to do other things for yourself that compliment the weight loss. Enjoy:)

You are not vain! One week post op I got a sassy new hair-do!