Why so down??

Hey family, I'm 5 1/2 months out - surgery on 11/4/04. I've lost 62lbs of the 110 that I would like to shed (not so bad) and I'm exercising about 5 days a week. I'm doing pretty well so why do I feel so down about things? Don't get me wrong, I'm not always blue but in the last few days I've been feeling a little down in the dumps and - ok, I'll say it, dumpy! Since the surgery this is the first time I've felt bad about myself. I can't help but look in the mirrow and see MY HIPS shouting back at me!! I look much better but I'm still looking blobby. I need something to get my spirits back up and to get my head back in the right place. I should be feeling good about my accomplishment, not bad about how much farther I have left to go - right?? Some smiles from you guys would make me feel better! You guys are the best by the way - really!! Debbie

Hope you feel better

Debbie, Girl,Keep your head up!!take out a pair of old(fat ) clothes and realize where you've come from I know that there's no way I could have lost this weight w/o surgery.I'm so thankful everyday that I went through this surgery. here's some smiles for ya and Congrats for your loss Paula

Oh Debbie my surgery twin!!! I'm so sorry you are feeling down!!! You know it's common...up and down!! I was feeling down about two weeks ago and I think it's because the honeymoon is over. The weight isn't falling off anymore and I think I started unconsciously worrying I'd be fat again!! or I'd never reach goal!! I went to a few OH gathering and hung out with some very happy people of all sizes and some how just my being around some of my OH friends I started to feel better. So pick a funny friend and go do something a lil crazy...try an amumement park or throw a party...Maybe just maybe ???? it'll help!! We are all here for you and want the best for you!!! If you were in CA I'd come kidnap you for a fun day out!! Take Care my friend!!! Summer

try to put on clothes that are more form fitting too.........sometimes we have been so used to hiding in our clothes....and all of a sudden when you see a nice shape rather than that tent effect....it can make a big difference in your attitude.......take a walk and enjoy the sun.........! hug rae