Little Black Dress

I crossed another hurdle today. Of all the tests the doc could have required I have before surgery, the psych eval was the only one he requested. I hear this is common among weight loss surgery patients...docs wanting to make sure the WLS patient's frame of mind is where it should be prior to surgery. Good news...I'm all clear!

The appointment with the psychologist went well. We basically just talked about the things I shared in my posting from yesterday. We talked about my obsession with weight and that no matter how thin I ever was, I always perceived myself as fat. The psychologist had a great recommendation. She asked that prior to surgery I buy an outfit in a size I feel a thin person can wear. She asked that I hang this outfit in a place where it can be seen daily and visualize myself wearing that outfit. When I finally am able to wear it, I'll truly know I've won the battle. It's worth a try!

My goal is not to weigh a certain amount or wear a certain size. I have an idea in mind of what healthy on me will look like. Now, it's time to go shopping for that little black dress.