Virtual gastric band hypnotherapy? Anyone tried it?

[thirtysomething]

Have seen quite a few clinics offering this locally - basically they convince your brain through hypnosis I think that you've had a gastric band inserted. Then, following a few course of hypnotherapy the idea is that you eat a lot less and lose lots of weight!

All sounds a bit too good to be true......Has anyone had any experience of this?

Hi, hope you don't mind me chiming in as I actually provide this service and can answer any questions people have about how I use VGB with clients. I cannot vouch for any other providers and their approach, but can provide general overview of what it is, how it works.

The VGB (virtual gastric band) uses the mind/body connection to create a distortion of the senses (the sensations of fullness) in the stomach. This can be done as your stomach is a feeling part of your body. Consider when you've felt butterflies, or had a knot in your stomach - or even emotional eating. The stomach has neurons all around it and it FEELS.

The sensations of hunger and satisfaction are enhanced so the client is more aware of the signals the gut relays to the mind. Consider the VGB procedure a metaphor for creating this change.

It's important to remember that a gastric band changes the physical sensations, but to make your band effective you must deal with underlying issues which are causing the problem. Check the approach the provider uses works with poor relationships with food (emotional / comfort eating) and poor self image / self esteem issues as part of the process.

If you have any further questions let me know.

Brenda Bentley
Cognitive Hypnotherapist
www.buildingbelief.com
www.21daystoaslimmeryou.com

Hi, I am a clinical hypnotherapist based in Hull who specialises in weight loss via the Virtual Gastric Band. My clients have had great success with this method. Please take a look at my website www.bridgetfreer.co.uk to find out more information and view client testimonials.

Because it's not a diet clients don't feel deprived and this results in a excellent sustainable results.

Do get in touch if you would like to find out more about how it can benefit you...

Wow, thank you both for all your info - it sounds amazing! WIll definitely think about giving it a go, thank you!