gastric band hypnotherapy

[sanaz]

I've had a really bad day today, don't know what is wrong with me! I've been feeling sick and dizzy all day and have been craving chocolate! I feel really down and emotional and hope it's a temperary thing and goes away! Thought after my op I would feel fuller but seems like I was doing a lot better before the op!

 

[Dawnejoy]

I've had a really bad day today, don't know what is wrong with me! I've been feeling sick and dizzy all day and have been craving chocolate! I feel really down and emotional and hope it's a temperary thing and goes away! Thought after my op I would feel fuller but seems like I was doing a lot better before the op!

could it be totm? Could it be that your sugar levels have dropped? Are you eating enough? Don't worry that its not working as it has worked so well for you so far, this is just a blip and could just be that you are not eating enough to keep your sugar levels up......................I'm probably just waffling on, but it might be worth thinking about xx

 

[lucycat]

Still going everyone. Had my op in September last Year. i'm on target to reach my 6 month goal. I exercise every other day. sticking to my 3 meals a day. I did have a slip up and contacted my therapist straightaway. He remembered who i was, even mentioned my partners name. He emailed me a link to a mp3 to download and listen too. It's great to have that kind of customer support.

It's not easy some days. but my therapist taught me other techniques when i have craving days, which mostly work a treat.

Have faith and keep to it.

Lucy...x

 

[lucycat]

Hi Group,
I've just received email from the person i used for my virtual procedure. Clinical trials start in March 2012 via Hull University with the backing of a woman called Sheila Granger. My therapist was trained by Sheila in this procedure. Because of this achievement to get clinical trials underway, he's giving away 8 free VGB procedures. Only thing you have to do is allow the results to be used in the clinical trial. Can't beat that.

Lucy...x

 

[Nymeria]

Sounds like a great deal, lucycat!

I had my first session for the Hypno-band. It was quite interesting- I went in with pretty much my mind set in the way I wanted with regards to control over food. I have been listening to Paul McKenna's "I can make you slim" CDs and slimpods. Together they have really made me rethink how I approach food etc.

My hypno-therapist was pleasantly surprised by this as she said the first session was usually to try and achieve this- combating bad foods etc and getting into good habits. So we underwent the "op" today. There wasn't really a "feeling" as opposed to just really imagining what she was saying and portraying it all in my head with all the feelings that go with the whole scene and situation. As the recordings say- our imagination is a really powerful tool.

She said that since I had to drive a long way over that she'll just leave it as that and then re-book when I'm slipping or need something else worked on. She specialises in other therapies.

I'd really recommend anyone that is interested in hypno-therapy to try either Paul McKenna or slimpods first as it's a longer lasting form (and cheaper) of the basics we all need to try and incorporate into our lifestyles like mindful eating and just staying positive. To sum it all up- I'm feeling really happy and positive. No change in scales yet but my eating seems to have changed dramatically the past few days from the recordings alone. And yes, still early days. =]

Hope this helps some.

 

[sanaz]

I started my journey 3 weeks ago and I have lost half a stone so far which I am really pleased with as it's been effortless and hasn't felt at all like I'm on a diet or anything and I have ate anything I have wanted! If this carries on working it's the best thing ever and I would recommend it to anyone!

 

[Dawnejoy]

:cry: Yesterday I let my emotions get the better of me, as a mother I will do everything in my power to protect my children but yesterday it came to light that my 4 yr old daughter had been subjected to bullying at school, I felt like I had been shot in the heart, it had happend just before the half term break so of course on Monday she did not want to go back, we have struggled through the week and between me and the teachers we finally got to the bottom of it yesterday with my daughter, I know we still have to continue to deal with the situation next week but I am hoping we are through the worst,

That being said I was heartbroken and devastated, my baby girl, my sunshine & I was not able to to be there to stop it, I feel so guilty, when she went to bed last night I sobbed my heart out and I let the bully get the better of me as I sat and ate and ate and ate, I knew I felt full but I could not stop,

So not only am I raging about the situation I am angry at myself for caving in,

But today is a new day and I am going to be stronger for me and my children,

Sparkle-Rose i am so very sorry to hear about your daughters bullying at school, 4 is such a young age for it to start and I totally understand the heartbreak you are feeling as I can remember vividly feeling that I wanted to keep my children with me all day so that I could protect them and no-one would hurt them. You did get to the bottom of it and you and the teachers will get it sorted and you will be watching for the signs in future, tho hopefully there won't be another time
I know its difficult, but try and turn it round and say that you have dealt with it now, your daughter knows that she can tell her mum and her teachers what is bothering her, the school have been supportive and your little girl knows that you are there for her.

Draw a line under the eating, even tho you ate past full, you did recognise the full feeling and you recognised that it was emotional eating.

You have done so well and felt so positive, put last night behind you, today is another day and you have the weekend to help your daughter with going back to school on Monday.

Take care xx

 

[Nats1]

:cry: Yesterday I let my emotions get the better of me, as a mother I will do everything in my power to protect my children but yesterday it came to light that my 4 yr old daughter had been subjected to bullying at school, I felt like I had been shot in the heart, it had happend just before the half term break so of course on Monday she did not want to go back, we have struggled through the week and between me and the teachers we finally got to the bottom of it yesterday with my daughter, I know we still have to continue to deal with the situation next week but I am hoping we are through the worst,

That being said I was heartbroken and devastated, my baby girl, my sunshine & I was not able to to be there to stop it, I feel so guilty, when she went to bed last night I sobbed my heart out and I let the bully get the better of me as I sat and ate and ate and ate, I knew I felt full but I could not stop,

So not only am I raging about the situation I am angry at myself for caving in,

But today is a new day and I am going to be stronger for me and my children,

Oh Hun that's just awful bullies are just awfull at any age I hope your little girl is ok give her lots of mummy cuddles xxxx draw a line under the eating u knew you were full and still listened to your body try to focus in today and I am sure it will be fine. If not there is lots of support on here for u.
Xxxxxx

 

[Taz]

That's awful, I can't imagine how you felt. I don't have kids but I have nephews and I couldn't bear the thought of any harm coming to them, physically or emotionally. Big hugs xx

 

[Nats1]

Very quiet on here how is everyone doing xxxx

 

[Nymeria]

Hey Nats. How's it going for you?

I did do the Gastric Band Hypnotherapy and had the "op" last week and think it may have helped with controlling my portions but I think it's mostly because I'm listening to Slimpods and Paul McKenna as well lol. It all sounds complicated but I find that it really helps. My eating has changed so much! I choose much healthier foods and watch how many calories they contain. I'm so glad I found out about Hypnotherapy here and that I discovered this new positive change in me.

I have also got an extra session with the hypnotherapist spare which sounds like a really good reassurance if I feel like I'm slipping.

 

[Nats1]

Hey Nats. How's it going for you?

I did do the Gastric Band Hypnotherapy and had the "op" last week and think it may have helped with controlling my portions but I think it's mostly because I'm listening to Slimpods and Paul McKenna as well lol. It all sounds complicated but I find that it really helps. My eating has changed so much! I choose much healthier foods and watch how many calories they contain. I'm so glad I found out about Hypnotherapy here and that I discovered this new positive change in me.

I have also got an extra session with the hypnotherapist spare which sounds like a really good reassurance if I feel like I'm slipping.

Still doing fab its just the normal now for me I love feeling so in control of my food options. I have had 4 sessions so 2 over what was planned but I love having the fall back if I start to slip.
Xxxxx

 

[Rachel217]

Hi everyone! I'm new to virtual gastric banding. In fact, I'm the only person I know IRL who has had it! It's still uncharted territory in Montreal, from what I know. WW has the monopoly on weight loss programs, although we just got Jenny Craig. I love WW, and always will, but I have been struggling with emotional eating since my mother died in June 2011, so I decided a reboot of my brain was in order.

I bought the CDs from Rena Greenberg, and "had the procedure" on Tuesday evening. I wasn't sure it had actually done anything, because I thought I stayed awake during the entire procedure. I have been doing yoga classes, and at the end there's a period of intense relaxation (I don't know the terminology). I assumed hypnosis would feel like that. And in fact, the reinforcement CDs have elicited that feeling. (I am supposed to do the reinforcement CD every day for 30 days and then 2-3 times a week thereafter) Honestly, I was pretty skeptical. But I'd like to share my results: My portion size eyeballing has radically changed. I am seeing smaller portions as being "what I want". After 56 years of being a volume eater, this is freaky! Today I went out for lunch, and left with a doggie bag!

Now, for some people, this isn't a big deal. But I have never been able to gauge what a "normal portion" would be. If there's a pillow-sized bag of chips from Costco, my brain reads this as a "single serving". Seriously.

Now, I've eaten a light lunch, with enough leftovers for dinner, and I feel like I've just waddled away from a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. I won't be eating in this quantity again for a long, long time, because the discomfort is really bothersome. Is this what happens to naturally-thin people?

I'm looking forward to reading everyone's stories. I have >44 pages to plow thru, and I can't wait to find out about everyone's journeys.

 

[Dawnejoy]

What a fantastic result you are having.............here's to the lbs melting away x

 

[Baldylocks]

well i am a newbie so i am unsure if i can offer this but i have a complete gastric band hypnotherapy programme that can be emailed, it has a week by week guide, has mp3 downloads that you do in order that is shown, there are about 7 files that come in 3 emails as they are large mp3 files, so if you do want to try this then let me know and i am happy to email you the complete programme.

you have to very open to something like this so if you go in with any scepticism it is unlikely to work, sometimes just being on your own at home without feeling weird in some place with a stranger trying to hypnotise you, and relaxing and believing is enough so that it can help you.

 

[lucycat]

Baldylocks,

Be very careful of sending a program to other people. If it is something a therapist made and sells as part of their business, you will infringe their copyright. It was only in the news yesterday. Up to 10 year imprisonment for Internet copying.

Just a thought.

 

[lucycat]

Hello Folks,

The free trial I told you about last week is now full. I've just received newsletter from Carl, stating all available places taken.

There is now a free virtual gastric band Ebook available on his site. Home - gastric-hypnosis

Lucy..xx

 

[lucycat]

That's a shame. I know he mentioned that he does hypnosis via skype. I can see the benefit of that. Especially if people are unable to visit a therapist.

Lucy..x

 

[mainsqueen]

i had my first apointment last mon and am due for my 2nd one tomorrow fingers crossed ive lost some weight but im really enjoying the hypnoband cd i got and believe this is the answer for me

 

[Mrs B]

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I've now lost 22lbs since the start of January. Loving this no diet - diet.