THE VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND

This video is indicative only, and all proceedures, claims and outcomes may differ from that of Mindcare Australia.

What it is

Virtual Gastric Band treatment is a therapy that was pioneered in the UK as part of weight loss hypnotherapy programmes. It is a non-surgical technique using the power of hypnosis to train your mind and body to accept less food.

This clinical hypnotherapy works by the brain telling your stomach that it is full and there is no need for any more food. This is of course the principle behind the actual surgical procedure but the virtual gastric band carries with it no risk, no on-going medical treatment and the hypnotherapy can be done quickly and privately and without the need to wait on hospital waiting lists.

The Benefits

What if you could have all the benefits of the Gastric Band and also address the emotional eating, cravings and habits at the same time? The journey involves you feeling better about yourself and who you are. Imagine how that will impact on your relationships with others, your work/career and your direction in life.

Just imagine having the benefits of a Gastric Band operation without having to go under the knife, or experiencing the emotional and physical pain, emotional drain and scaring that is part and parcel of any normal surgery.  Also Gastric Band surgery can cost you thousands of dollars. However, Gastric Band Surgery is not for everyone and as studies are now showing, the surgery has its drawbacks and is not always successful. Some people who have had the Gastric Band fitted have worked out ways to get around the band restrictions and still put on weight.

The Procedure

The virtual gastric band is applied under hypnotherapy over 4 weekly sessions. It carries zero risk and there is no invasive surgery. The subconscious believes the stomach is smaller and the mind doesn’t allow a person to over-eat. There is no diet, just simple rules to reduce portion sizes and motivation to exercise. You are provided with a supporting hypnotherapy CD to listen to each day. At completion of the 4th session you are given a personalised CD that is yours to keep.

How does it work?

Over a series of sessions we take you through the process of having a gastric band fitted, only in your mind. By using suggestions, guided visualisation and hypnotic techniques you will believe and feel as though you have actually undergone bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) in the physical world, but of course without any of the discomfort and health risks of obesity weight loss surgery. Your mind will be convinced you actually have a Gastric Band fitted! You will believe your stomach has become smaller and that you need less food. By eating less and less often you will begin to lose weight. The process uses hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to help you achieve your ideal weight - and stay there!

Using the Hypno-Band hypnotherapy system we will create a state of mind where you will you will eat smaller portions and feel full. The Hypno-Band system is a long term solution to your weight problems.

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Questions answered

"What if I have a lot of weight to lose - What happens then?"
Where you have a desire to lose a lot of weight, and in order that you don't feel that you are going it alone, I offer a 4-6 weekly 'check-up' session at a much reduced cost of a standard hypnotherapy treatment.

"Am I suitable for the Gastric Band?"
If you are over-weight and really want to lose your weight and are committed to doing so, then you should be suitable. The only exception would be if there is a deep physiological reason for the weight gain.

"So what can weight loss hypnotherapy do for me? "
Hypnosis will help you to stop dieting and so begin to lose weight naturally and safely without putting restrictions on what you can and can't do. It will help you to eat more healthily and make you fitter, slimmer and much more confident in yourself. Most importantly hypnosis stops cravings or compulsions, to make losing weight an easy and natural process.

"How safe is it?"
Our Hypnotherapy sessions include the benefit of soothing music at strategic points, helping you to relax even more, and absorb the information whilst the therapist guides you with gentle suggestions, positive language and life changing imagery. You will always be in control at all times, able to awaken immediately should the need arise and attend to anything that you need to. Hypnotherapy cannot make you do anything or say anything that you would not normally say or do, and it will never coerce you to try to do so.

Remember, Self-Hypnosis is a powerful self-help tool for implementing change within your life. It is simple, effective, and non-invasive, produces long-term changes, and can be used by almost everyone.  By using the self-hypnosis pre-recorded material such as a CD or mp3 download, you will have at the touch of button a full Hypnotherapy session that can be used whenever you need to, as often as you need to. It's as simple as that.

"Are there any guarantees?"
As with any medical or therapeutic procedure or session there can be no definite guarantees.   Even a surgeon cannot guarantee that an actual gastric band will work.   However, the virtual gastric band has been proven to be effective for many people. Please be aware it is YOU that holds the key to reducing your weight.

Your mind is a very powerful and by incorporating hypnotherapy you will have the tools and power to change your eating habits. The only way to lose significant amounts of weight is to eat healthier and eat less.
Gastric Band has helped literally thousands of people and it can help you to change your behaviour and life-style which in turn provides you with the ability to reduce your weight and keep it off.