The Virtual Gastric Band program is a Hypnosis technique that replicates the effects, results and benefits of traditional gastric band or gastric bypass surgery. Originally developed in Europe, the technique requires no hospital stay or recuperation period to obtain the desired weight loss results. All change is developed, created and implemented in the unconscious mind of the client.
This healthy and natural alternative to weight loss surgery has a 95% success rate. Hypnosis is widely recognized by researchers as a very safe, natural and enjoyable state of deep physical and emotional relaxation. The Virtual Band Hypnosis suggestions cause the unconscious mind to believe the stomach is much smaller, the size of a golf ball, as if the gastric band were installed surgically. This prevents the client from over-eating and results in weight loss with a measurable reduction of body fat and inches. However, there is no diet.
The purpose of this hypnosis program is to help people eat smaller portions and enjoy the healthy changes they will automatically be able to make, without deprivation and dieting. Most weight loss programs involve eliminating the foods people love and can lead to failure because many people are unable to sustain a diet plan that causes them to feel deprived. They then often eat more than they did prior to their “diet” failure and regain the weight. The focus of the Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis program is not specifically on how many pounds are lost but rather on clothing size reduction, the ability to eat small amounts of food, and recognizing when one has had enough to eat, feel satisfied and stop eating. The expected outcome is that by eating small amounts of food and stopping when full, weight loss and smaller clothing sizes will naturally occur. Scientifically, it is impossible to eat far less food and not lose weight and clothing sizes.
STUDY RESULTS
In mid-March and early April 2 trials began using the Virtual Gastric Band program. One study group had 5 participants and the other had 3 participants. The program consisted of 4 hypnosis sessions, one each week for one month. Each person was given the simple “Golden Rules of Success” to follow along with specific Hypnotic suggestions to reduce portion sizes, drink plenty of water as well as motivation to exercise more often. All were instructed to listen to a special pre-recorded hypnosis CD at least once daily for 28 days to support the positive emotional and physical changes desired.
The goals of all participants and clients were to be and feel healthier, eat better and reduce their clothing size. Some participants were diabetic and/or pre-diabetic. All participants were female and ranged in age from mid-30s to late-50s. Most women had young children at home but all were working women with very busy lives. Their weight loss goals ranged from a minimum of 40 lbs. to more than 100 lbs.
Session 2 Results
One week after the first Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis “surgery” session every participant reported many positive changes, including some changes not related to healthy eating or weight loss. All participants reported they were more relaxed, ate smaller portions, drank more water and noticed their thoughts, behavior and emotions related to food and eating had changed dramatically. The emotional eating related to each participant or client virtually stopped in most cases or was greatly curtailed. Most reported they recognized a “full feeling” and were able to stop eating, naturally. Some noticed a lifelong habit of eating quickly had changed. They ate more slowly and enjoyed their food more. One participant realized she no longer had a desire to eat ice cream nightly which had been a habit for many years. Another took half her food home from a restaurant which surprised her. Some reported that they slept better. One participant, a pre-diabetic nurse with thyroid issues, no longer craved Chinese food and actually became ill after eating a small amount of her favorite food, pasta. It was a response similar to what many experience after a traditional surgical gastric band procedure. She ordinarily would have had several portions but one portion was too much for her. Her coffee consumption was reduced from 5 cups to less than 1 cup per day. She lost 6 lbs. and no longer had overwhelming cravings for sweets or starches. Another participant said she noticed that “full signal” and now eats far less. Her clothes fit her more comfortably and the obsession with food is gone. Another noticed that her favorite fatty, heavy foods didn’t taste as good as they used to. She is now satisfied with far less food, drinks lots of water and sees positive changes in her responses and thoughts toward food.
Session 3 Results
At this point, participants had been listening to their CD for 2 weeks. All participants reported it was easier to eat small portions, eat more healthfully, eliminate emotional eating, drink more water and feel more relaxed. One woman quit her 1+ pack per day smoking habit and did not experience withdrawal or emotional snacking. Another quit her 6 month nicotine gum habit. There had been no suggestions for stopping smoking or ending nicotine dependency during the hypnosis processes. One person lost 8 lbs. and another lost 4 lbs. in 10 days, without dieting. Another lost 2 lbs. but her clothes fit her so much better that she feels she may have lost one full dress size. Everyone felt more in control and able to stop eating when satisfied.
Weight loss or having their clothing fit more loosely was experienced by all except for one person but she reported that she was more relaxed and happier than she has been in a long time.
Session 4 Results
One trial group had experienced their final hypnosis session of the Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis program. Most participants in that group had experienced their personal hypnosis session as well. At that time other participants had experienced just 3 sessions and several only 2 sessions. That means participants had been using the program and modifying their behavior for just 3-6 weeks.
Everyone noticed improvements in their eating habits and choices. Most eat more slowly, eat smaller portions, are more relaxed and have eliminated their emotional eating. They feel positive and confident that the Virtual Gastric Band hypnosis program has finally allowed them to be in control of their eating behavior.
The Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis program helped each participant and client be in control of their food choices and portion size. Anyone who wants to eat healthier and lose weight may be a candidate for this new and specialized Hypnosis program. At a time when obesity and the resulting health issues cost the American public and insurance companies millions, this may be a simple, relaxing and successful way to save money and lives without “going under the knife.”
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis can be used by almost anyone who desires to eat more healthfully to accomplish their weight loss goals in a natural and relaxing way. It is not necessary to be a candidate for gastric band surgery to utilize this hypnotic procedure for change. The Virtual Band Hypnosis program is a powerful and natural way to return to an ideal weight without surgery and without deprivation.
Diane Bahr-Groth, C. Hy., TFTdx, Director of Mind-Body Transformation Hypnosis, specializes in fast and effective methods for weight loss, stress, fear and pain reduction, smoking cessation, success and more. She is a Certified Hypnotist and certified in Thought Field Therapy™, Time Line Therapy™, NLP and Complementary Medical Hypnosis. Established in Fairfield County since 1989, her office is located at 1177 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT. Call (203) 595-0110 for an appointment or visit www.mindbodytransformation.com.