by Charlotte Jane Grimaldi Phillips Dip.Hyp NLP Pract. HPD
Are you struggling to shed some weight despite trying countless diets and exercise regimens? Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy might be the solution you’ve been searching for. This innovative, non-invasive technique harnesses the power of your mind to help you achieve lasting weight loss without the risks associated with surgical procedures.
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy is a cutting-edge approach that uses hypnosis to convince your subconscious mind that you have undergone gastric band surgery. This psychological technique aims to replicate the effects of a physical gastric band, helping you feel fuller faster and reducing your overall food intake. What the mind can believe the mind can achieve.
Charlotte Phillips, at What Is Your Story Hypnotherapy, our experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, takes this process a step further by creating an immersive experience that closely mimics a real surgical procedure.
Charlotte goes above and beyond to ensure that your Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy experience is as realistic and effective as possible. What to expect from your virtual gastric band hypnotherapy sessions includes:
- Initial consultation: Charlotte will assess your individual needs and explain the process in detail.
- Your Relationship with Food: Look at your values and beliefs about food and your relationship with food for example emotional eating.
- Excuses Blown: Review any excuses you may give yourself that don’t serve you about your eating habits.
- Body Sculpture Hypnosis: Create your ideal body size, weight, and shape.
- Authentic Pre-Operative Experience: Preparation to prepare you mentally for the ‘procedure’.
- Realistic Surgical Experience Hypnotherapy with Sensory Engagement: This immersive hypnotherapy session is designed to feel as close to a real surgical experience as possible.
- Virtual Gastric Band Post-Operative Care: Follow-up Sessions: These reinforce the effects of the ‘surgery’ and provide ongoing support for your weight loss journey.
- Virtual Gastric Band Adjustments: Six to eight weeks after your initial Virtual Gastric Band operation hypnosis, you will need to have your band adjusted to reach the correct level of restriction just as in the real gastric band Bariatric surgery.
This meticulous attention to detail helps to reinforce the psychological impact of the treatment, potentially increasing its effectiveness. Charlotte encourages you to look at your relationship with food and with hypnosis to change it so that you recognise when you are full and to have smaller healthy meal portions.
How Does Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy Work?
During your hypnotherapy sessions, Charlotte will guide you into a deeply relaxed state. In this heightened state of focus and suggestibility, your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions about your eating habits and relationship with food.
The hypnotic suggestions create a powerful mental image of a gastric band being fitted to your stomach. This imaginary band helps you:
- Feel satisfied with smaller portions
- Reduce cravings for unhealthy foods
- Develop a more mindful approach to eating
- Boost your motivation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
The Efficacy of Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy
Research has shown promising results for the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in weight management:
- A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that patients who underwent hypnosis lost more than twice as much weight as those who didn’t.
- Another study in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis reported that hypnosis, when combined with cognitive-behavioural therapy, was effective for weight loss and improving eating habits.
- Research in Obesity Surgery demonstrated that hypnotherapy could be an effective tool for weight loss in patients considering bariatric surgery.
The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy
Opting for Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy offers several advantages over traditional weight loss methods:
- Non-invasive: Unlike surgical procedures, there are no physical risks or recovery time associated with hypnotherapy.
- Sustainable Results: By addressing the psychological aspects of overeating, Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy aims to create lasting changes in your relationship with food.
- Personalised Approach: Charlotte tailors each session to your specific needs and goals, ensuring a bespoke treatment plan.
- Cost-effective: Compared to surgical options, hypnotherapy is a more affordable solution for weight management.
- Holistic Health Benefits: Beyond weight loss, many clients report improvements in self-esteem, stress levels, and overall well-being.
Is Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy Right for You?
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy can be an excellent option for individuals who:
- Have struggled with traditional diets and exercise programmes
- Who have a BMI close to 35+
- Want to avoid the risks associated with surgical weight loss procedures
- Are committed to making long-term changes to their eating habits
- Are open to the power of the mind-body connection
Case study
Shelley, a 50 year old female project manager. Since Shelley had her two children in her early 30s, she’d put on weight and struggled to reduce her weight. She had tried slimmer’s clubs, juicing and other diets. Shelley had a BMI of 35. Shelley knew she wanted to be able to enjoy activities, go on holiday and be comfortable to walk about the tourist attractions. She didn’t want to have an invasive operation.
Shelley worked on her relationship with food, beliefs, enjoyed the body sculpture hypnosis and followed the pre Virtual Gastric Band preparation. Shelley was responsive to the Virtual Gastric Band hypnosis operation and reported afterwards that they could visualise the suggestions and felt the sensations of the band being fitted. After two weeks she had reduced her weight by 4lbs in 2 weeks and maintained this steady weight reduction and reached their healthy BMI within 6 months.
It’s important to note that hypnotherapy is not a magic solution. Success requires commitment and a willingness to embrace lifestyle and mindset changes. Charlotte works with you as a team.
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy offers a unique, non-invasive approach to weight management that harnesses the power of your mind. With Charlotte Phillips’s immersive and detailed approach at What Is Your Story Hypnotherapy, you can experience the benefits of this innovative technique in a supportive and realistic environment.
If you’re ready to take control of your weight and transform your relationship with food, Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy could be the key to unlocking your weight loss potential. Contact What Is Your Story Hypnotherapy today to begin your journey towards a healthier, happier you. Email Charlotte@whatisyourstoryhypnotherapy.co.uk ☺
Research
Bolocofsky DN, Spinler D, Coulthard-Morris L. Effectiveness of hypnosis as an adjunct to behavioural weight management. J Clin Psychol. 1985 Jan;41(1):35-41. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(198501)41:1<35::aid-jclp2270410107>3.0.co;2-z. PMID: 3973038.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3973038/
Ramondo, Nicolino & Gignac, Gilles & Pestell, Carmela & Byrne, Susan. (2021). Clinical Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: An Updated Meta-Analysis View supplementary material Clinical Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: An Updated Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. 10.1080/00207144.2021.1877549.
Pellegrini M, Carletto S, Scumaci E, Ponzo V, Ostacoli L, Bo S. The Use of Self-Help Strategies in Obesity Treatment. A Narrative Review Focused on Hypnosis and Mindfulness. Curr Obes Rep. 2021 Sep;10(3):351-364. doi: 10.1007/s13679-021-00443-z. Epub 2021 May 29. PMID: 34050891; PMCID: PMC8408071. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8408071/