What is Gastric Band Hypnotherapy?
Gastric band hypnotherapy, also known as virtual gastric band or gastric band hypnosis, is a form of hypnotherapy that simulates the effects of a surgical gastric band procedure without the need for actual surgery. It is often used as a weight management tool to help individuals who need to lose a lot of weight (usually in excess of 4 stones) and adopt healthier eating habits in order to benefit their health.
Gastric band hypnotherapy generally takes place over 4 sessions, I will guide you into a deeply relaxed state and use suggestion to create the experience of undergoing gastric band surgery in your mind. This may involve visualising the placement of a virtual gastric band around the stomach, the background sound of surgery taking place, creating sensations of fullness and satisfaction with smaller amounts of food, and reinforcing positive beliefs and behaviours related to eating and weight loss.
The goal of gastric band hypnotherapy is to help you feel as if you have a smaller stomach capacity, similar to what would occur with a surgical gastric band, thereby reducing your appetite, curbing overeating, and promoting weight loss. By accessing the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy can address the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to overeating and unhealthy eating habits, making it easier for you to make positive changes in your eating behaviour.
Gastric band hypnotherapy is non-invasive and does not involve any physical alteration of the stomach, making it a safer and more affordable alternative to surgical weight loss procedures. However, it's important to note that the effectiveness of gastric band hypnotherapy can vary from person to person and it may not be suitable for everyone. It's essential to work with a qualified therapist who specialises in gastric band hypnotherapy and to approach it as part of a comprehensive weight management plan that includes healthy eating, regular exercise, and other lifestyle changes.