Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss

WHY CAN’T I LOSE WEIGHT?

If we’ve been struggling with our weight for many years, it can feel like a never ending cycle of losing and gaining. Restrictive diets are proven to be ineffective long term and actually lead to us gaining weight post-diet. Many of us begin our restrictive diets in our early teens and fall into a cycle of constant restricting and binging which not only has a negative effect on our metabolisms but also our mindsets around food. A study by the NCB found that 85% of people on WeightWatchers plans were unsuccessful at staying at or below their target weight in the 5 years post-diet. 

Not only do ‘slimming clubs’ not work in the long term, they can damage our relationship with food. We are conditioned to believe that there are good foods that we don’t really like but have to eat and there are bad foods that we love but are a ‘syn’ to eat. This mentally is not conducive to a long term healthy diet which is why a lot of us struggle with losing weight for good.

BENEFITS OF HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS

• Reduced risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease and cancer

• A positive relationship with food

• Improved self-esteem

• Reduced anxiety

• Increase in energy levels

WHAT IS GASTRIC BAND OR LAP BAND SURGERY?

When our weight reaches unhealthy levels and we are at risk of dangerous health conditions, many people turn to gastric band surgery as their only solution. In recent years there has been a steady increase in the number of people having Gastric Band Surgery. This is an operation that is carried out under general anaesthetic where the surgeon places a band around the top part of the patient’s stomach. The band is then tightened to create a small pouch at the top of the stomach which restricts food. The patient will then only be able to eat small amounts of food comfortably at each mealtime. 

The decision to go through with this surgery should not be taken lightly as there are a number of risks associated with the operation:

• Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis)

• Blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)

• Infections

• Internal bleeding

There can also be a number of side-effects to consider:

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GER)

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Sometimes people develop intolerances post-surgery restricting their diet

• Band slippage can occur resulting in the stomach pouch becoming enlarged

• Occasionally the band can work it’s way through the stomach wall, requiring further surgery to remove or replace it

HOW IS A VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND DIFFERENT?

Our Virtual Gastric Band Surgery programme uses deep relaxation alongside powerful, positive suggestions to help change your relationship with food. Our programme includes 6 sessions designed to help you naturally eat smaller portions and start to crave foods that provide the nutrients and vitamins you need.

THE BENEFITS OF LOSING WEIGHT WITH HYPNOSIS OVER SURGERY

• No side effects, risks or recovery time required 

• Cheaper than surgery

• Weight loss from your first session

• No need for a liquidised or specialised diet