Virtual Gastric Band Surgery utilises the power of clinical hypnotherapy to convince your mind that you have a had a gastric band fitted therefore leading to a feeling of fullness far more quickly whilst eating just like having the real procedure. The main advantages of virtual banding are the relatively small cost compared to obesity surgery there are risks assocaited with full blown surgery, none of which apply to virtual banding, including post operative care.

Usually an assesment is made as to your suitability for treatment. Not all those wishing to undertake treatment will qualify. As with the surgical procedure, the virtual band protocol is for those who need to lose a lot of weight, not just a few pounds. You will be in the obese weight category i.e. with a body mass index of 30 and above.

After an initial discussion, if you both agree to move forward, the next step is to take a full case history. This is a key part of the treatment plan and allows the Therapist to glean key information that may make a big difference to the final outcome.

Is there a well regarded protocol with licensed therapists?

Some therapists take the concept of virtual banding and cobble together a treatment plan which isn’t going to be a trialled and tested protocol. One system that requires therapists to be licensed practitioners. Hypno-Band, a system developed by John MaClean, a highly regarded Clinical Hypnotherapist.

HypnoBand blends in cognitive behavioural therapy approaches early on in the treatment. This roots out any potential obstacles to treatment by uncovering unhealthy beliefs about food and weight which can be modified into healthy beliefs.

So if you have been thinking about obesity surgery, I would strongly recommend investigating virtual gastric banding as a much cheaper option without the risks associated with real surgery.

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