Question:
Did you treat yourself to any kind of makeover on your way to goal or AT goal?

A lighthearted post here - just wondering if anyone else had given thought to updating their look once you were AT/almost at goal or have you actually treated yourself to this?    — sweetmana (posted on July 22, 2003)


July 22, 2003
When I was 3 months post op, I was losing hair and decided that I would get my hair cut short. So I got it cut into a fun flippy cut that I love. I am now 9 months post op and down 115 pounds with 60 or so to goal. I haven't treated myself to a makeover persay, but the clothes that I am wearing now are all new and the style is much more youthful than what I would have chosen (or had a choice of!) pre-op.
   — Yolanda J.

July 22, 2003
I also went from long hair to short and even added some highlights. Blondes do have more fun! I stopped wearing the same old conservative gold hoop earrings and started wearing jewelry to match my clothing. I started wearing more fashionable clothing instead of frumpy frocks. I didn't have a "one time" big makeover but once I reached goal I started updating things. Within a few months I'd done a complete aboutface and looked like I was 40 instead of 65. It was fun!
   — ronascott

July 22, 2003
Well I did cut my hair shorter, and rather then going lighter I actually went darker, started tanning and the darker hair actually looks better with my skin tone. I also tend to wear make-up more often, allong with lip stick and oh man do I assesorize, earings, watches, and what nots.....That helped update my look a bit , I think its still a work in progress here, still can't find the style/look I really like, torn between what the kid in me wants / Belly rings,jeans and T-shirts or what the adult in me needs...... career suits with a little sexy charm and charisma ....... Still a toss, but a work in progress.....
   — tannedtigress

July 22, 2003
Fun topic! I knew I was going to need a new "drug," since I wouldn't be able to self-medicate with ice cream and french fries after surgery. I didn't wait long for a nice treat--10 days after my surgery, my mom treated me to a manicure & pedicure (my first ever in a salon!), and I treated myself to a new hairstyle and a facial. It was great, and helped me feel better mentally even though physically, I was still feeling pretty crappy after the surgery (open RNY 4/15/03). Since that time, I've gone back for a few more pedicures, and I love it (ironically, I can finally reach my feet and could actually do my own toenails, but it's just so much better when someone else does it!). My toes look great in all the new sandals I've been treating myself to (did I mention I love shoes?). I also buy lots of books and let myself read whenever I feel like it, something I didn't do much before surgery(don't worry, I still go to Curves 4 days a week for exercise). I also like to try on the clothes from the back of my closet to see if I can fit back into them yet, and it's such a treat when I can (and even better when I've waited too long and they're too big!). But I think the biggest "treat" I've given myself is to stop beating myself up over my weight. I had surgery to deal with this problem once and for all, and I'm concentrating on the future, not the past. I look forward to what each day brings now, instead of dreading it. I'm finally taking good care of ME. That probably sounds selfish, but putting everyone else ahead of me was how I got into this mess in the first place!
   — Maggie T.

July 22, 2003
When I started losing hair I cut it short. (Less in the shower to freak over!) Then at goal I cut it REALLY short. I keep my toes done, although I have given up on the fingers--I type all day so I don't like the fake nails and polish on my regular ones lasts like a DAY. I wear stylish clothes appropriate for my age (well, ok, and maybe a few "younger" items LOL). AND I just got LASIK (which my insurance paid for!). Now if I could just get my teeth bleached and a tummy tuck I would be a real hottie! ;)
   — ctyst

July 22, 2003
You know what? I'm nowhere NEAR goal (I haven't even had the surgery yet!)but I've already bought myself those little fake nipples that make it look like they are always poking out...my hubby comes home from Iraq approximately 3 1/2-4 months after I have the surgery and I really want to blow his mind! :) I can say that's something I would have NEVER done before-I wouldn't have had the guts. Now, since making such a monumentous decision to better myself and have this surgery, I've been finding guts I didn't even know I had!
   — jenn_jenn

July 22, 2003
I know this may sound selfish, but I have done nothing but work on myself. I have always done for others making myself last. After surgery, I decided this year I would work on me first. My daughter is grown and my husband's career is settled. I made rewards for myself for certain goals. Each reward was set up to help me feel better about myself. I first started tanning (something my fat self would never think of doing), I then started doing jewerly. Clothes were always changing of course. I then had pedicure,manicure and had my eyebrows waxed. I recently had my hair professionally cut and colored. A strawberry blonde color suits my new tan and personality. I also had a make over done by AVON at a booth in the mall. Face it I still can't afford the good good stuff. With the combination of weight loss and the "new me" my confidence has soared. I have changed jobs and love my new management position. I am only afraid I may have soared to close to the sun. I am trying to keep my new zest for life a little toned down. Do it for yourself. You deserve it.
   — june22

July 22, 2003
I'm still on my way to goal and have a long way to go. But I've lost 120 lbs, and when I get to 150 I'm going to have my nose peirced. lol I would never have done it pre-op (and my mom's gonna hate it) but I want a tiny little dainty stud. One that barely even shows, but I know it's there. When I get completely down to goal and have had my excess skin removed, I'm going to get a new tatoo. New clothes are a given, of course. Everyone has to get new clothes. I want something more personal. And my hair is already naturally blonde and hangs down just below my butt, so cutting it short wouldn't exactly be a reward to me. And I don't tan, I just freckle. lol But I love the pedicure idea! I'm gonna give that a try.
   — Becky K.

July 24, 2003
Funny you should ask that. I am 11 weeks post op, down 53 lbs. I just got a totally new look this past Saturday. I had naturally curley hair- now it is straight. I added color and highlights, and got a new hairstyle. It was so funny to see the look on my friends faces as they saw the new me!!!! Some of them had to look twice before they realized it was me!! It is amazing what a boost of confidence it has given me!!
   — Tonya W.




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