Hypnotic Gastric Banding mimics the experience and effects of surgical banding, without any of the surgery risks, so that the client can reduce their appetite, engage in healthy eating habits and lose weight.
The technique uses hypnotic suggestion to work with the subconscious mind to create the illusion that the gastric band has been implanted and therefore support healthy weight loss.
The subconscious mind is informed a gastric band has been fitted, creating a very small pouch, so the stomach sends signals to the brain that it is full after eating small amounts of food. As with surgical banding, hypno gastric banding will only be effective if the client follows instructions regarding portion size, liquids and healthy eating.
Hypnotherapy works in line with ethical guidelines, therefore we carry out a full assessment with the client so clients can make an informed decision as to whether hypno gastric banding is suitable.
Clients who are suitable for hypno gastric banding meet the following criteria:
- BMI greater than 40, OR between 30-40 and have an obesity related condition (such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnoea) which might improve with weight loss, or clients who have more than 7 stone in excess of estimated ideal weight
- Age over 18
- Other attempts at long term weight loss have been unsuccessful
For the process to be effective, the client agrees:
- to comply with instructions for long term lifestyle and dietary changes
- to attend follow up appointments
- that hypnotherapy is not a ‘miracle cure’ and requires commitment on their part to be successful.
For further details about any aspects of the treatment and your suitability, please get in touch.