What can be done about poor self imagine following weight loss?

Aside from the obvious health benefits that this surgery provided I was also hoping that I would gain better self esteem and confidence regarding my appearance. However, as I continue to lose weight Im not seeing myself as I had hoped. When I was heavy, I rarely looked in the mirror, shyed away from pictures and did little to approve my appearance. My feelings were "whats the use, Im too fat and ugly to be loved anyway". I had hoped that losing the weight would change my feelings about myself but instead Im finding other things to focus on. Im not even at my goal weight and already Im noticing that my calves and nose are too big. Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Im happy to be healthy but it seems my mental health needs improvement as well.

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