Therapists for anxiety or CBT anyone?

[wickedme 0]

I have been approved to move on to the nutritionist, but because I had asked my pcp about my anxiety, and she sent me to a shrink, and the shrink said I should see a Cognitive Behavior Therapist (CBT) for my anxiety. The social worker at the Bariatric Center agreed.. and so do I for the most part.. it just seemed that our conversation was more about the past then where I am now. I have been through a lot and have gotten through it for the most part alone. I know that they need a little history but I am looking for ways to deal with anxiety should it happen and felt we kept getting way off track..

Anyways, has anyone had CBT therapy before bariatric surgery? Most of the causes of anxiety on the printout she gave me don't apply to my episodes.. but I do tend to eat more when I am anxious..( I also think I just eat too much because I rarely if ever feel full. I don't binge I just can't control my portions because I am always hungry..) The social worker at the Bariatric Center said that anxiety is common after this surgery and wants me to be totally prepared for it. I have truly done a lot of research and self examining and know I can handle it. I have no idea what the CBT recommendation is, but I have another appointment next week after I see the nutrionist (my first appt for that). Will I have to keep seeing her? Is this something that can stall the process?? Any suggestions on things that will help prepare myself for this?? I'll do whatever they want me to, but I feel like my session today made me sound wacked out lol..

I have decided to write down the things I am most concerned with right now, and then I will go back and write down things I think will help me to deal with them should they arrise.

Thanks for giving me a place to ramble....