Has anyone ever had any experience with Hypno-Band?

k1229

I am booked in on Dec 13th for Hypno-Band, here in inverness. Im excited about the reviews i have read and after speaking with the Hypno who will be guiding my session, im very intrigued to hear what others think. Its 350.00, and im hoping that the CBT alongside hypnosis, and my continuing gym sessions, that this could be an extremely positive step in a very positive direction.
xx

keelyjrs

Oooh let me know how you get on, I've been tempted to do this

Is there no one who's had it on here??

keelyjrs

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Anyone??

YoshiCow

I've had hypnotherapy before from a phobia, and I've always got told it only works on a certain percentage of the population. You have to believe in it for it to work.

I had two sessions, it didn't work, then tried again with someone else and it got rid of my phobia.

At the end of the first session, they will try hypnosis on you, if possible, ask them if you can spot something more to notice that it worked. For me my hypnotherapist said I will spot the colour red more vibrantly, I walked out the door, within 15 seconds I spotted 4 red cars, 2 red doors and a letterbox.

Definitely worth a go if you believe in it though.

k1229

well, what the outline of the 4 sessions looks like, is that, i will have consultation, needs assessment and hypnotherapy to address any potential emotional issues connected to food. (of which i dont really have any) then the second session is to guide me through the process whilst under hypnosis, as if a real life active consultant/patient appointment, introducing me to the actual way the "op" will be performed, and who will be present... the third session will be the actual op, where apparently smells and sounds from an ER will be present in the room whilst im under, and will be undergoing the "operation", and then the 4th appointment, is effectively a follow up, and potential adjustment stage.

Im excited, and open to it, i am a bit of a skeptic normally, but i believe that this is going to work for me, and the other thing is that a girl, who i was in the same school as, has been through the process with the hypnotherapist who will be guiding my sessions, and she looks like a new girl!! so thats got to be positive.

k1229

so fingers crossed. ill report back.

athenasurrenders

My mother did this earlier in the year.

I'm sad to say she reported feeling no different at any point. She actually joined MFP months after having it done and has now lost her first 15lbs the old fashioned way.

WinnerVictorious

you're wasting your money and making scam artists rich in the process. there is no such thing as hypnosis.

http://voices.yahoo.com/i-was-hypnosis-scam-artist-854379.html

you have all the tools you need here on MFP for free and which work. why would you want to hand over your hard earned money on a phony "get thin quick" scheme that doesn't work?

Jain

I've just got back from having the band 'fitted'. And so far so good. SInce the first session with my therapist I've lost 10lbs, my portion size has shrunk without me even thinking about it, and things that would have had me heading to the fridge in the past have had no effect on me.
You do have to listen to a CD every night, but it's only 20 mins longs and it really helps me to sleep. I loaded it onto my iPod so I can listen to it anywhere. And I got a food diary to fill in everyday, again not a problem, it takes seconds to fill in.
If you can, give yourself an hour or so after your appointment, if you're like me I needed that time to process what had gone on in the session.
And good luck!

sd75

Sad to say i also tried it last year - & it had little or no effect on me either. Felt very posistve about ti at the time but it didn't really seem to infiltrate my consciousness at all. Didn't have a cd or anything like that - just 5x1hr hypno sessions. Those in themselves were very relaxing - sadly did notihng for the waistline :-(

Wishing you all the very best with it tho x

emtjmac

I really think you'll just be wasting your money. I'm afraid there really is no way to get and maintain a healthy weight other than monitoring your intake and making sure you exercise to maintain a balance, once you reach your weight. It requires effort, and some pain and a lot of sacrifice and simply just saying 'no' to food when you've had enough but there are very real benefits that feel very good when you earn them.

Bentley2718

I do believe that hypnotherapy can be useful for some things. There is enough research out there showing effects for certain conditions (e.g. anxiety, chronic pain) to make me think that hypnosis may be a useful tool for some sorts of issues. That said, this sounds like a complete and utter crock of BS--a fake surgery to make you think you've had a lapband placed, I assume to capitalize on the placebo effect (if you think you've had a band installed, you may perceive some benefit, even if nothing in your body has actually changed). Save your money, hire a personal trainer or a dietitian.

emtjmac

Also, in looking at your diary... you are really undereating. If you continue to eat like that, you WILL fail. You MUST change your relationship with food. It doesn't mean that you can't eat what you love to eat, it just must be eaten within the limits that MFP sets for you. Twice a month or so, I eat one meal of whatever I want and however much of it I want. I've done fine so far having lost 62 pounds. Trust MFP, eat up to your limit and exercise 3x per week, at least 20 mins each time, strenuously and you will lose weight. Ask your doctor before you start an exercise program.

christabel6

A friend who was training to be a hypnotherapist practiced the hypnotherapy gastric band technique on me and I have to say I hated it. I realised that I would never have a band fitted in real life, so the description of the treatment was gruesome and really provoked a very strong negative reaction. So that didn't really help me - but if you have a different attitude to gastric bands it would probably be fine.

Generally I think hypnotherapy can be very helpful in increasing your motivation and supporting a positive mental attitude that helps you make changes. I believe the mind works well with metaphors especially ones that you agree with and support your values and goals :-) As others have said you still have to do the work. But it sounds like this could help you so very best of luck and I hope it helps you get to where you want to be.

AngryDiet

I have no idea what this is, but I once spent a few hours with Hypnotoad (though I don't remember much of it).

Acg67

http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=gog&media=M4RS&type=Movies&movie=Office_Space&quote=anorexic.txt&file=anorexic.m4r

escloflowneCHANGED

I have no idea what this is, but I once spent a few hours with Hypnotoad (though I don't remember much of it).

Damn you! Came here to post this

athenasurrenders

I can understand wanting some kind of back up for your willpower, even though opinions seem to vary as to whether or not it works.

But isn't the point of the band to make you feel like you can't eat such big portions? And OP, you are not eating big portions. I looked at your diary and I rarely say this, but you are going to make yourself really sick eating like you are. You are starving yourself - both in the sense that you aren't eating enough calories, and that there's very little nutrition in what you are eating. Some days you are consuming toast and diet coke. Where is your protein? Your fruits and veg? Your body needs nutrients to run properly. Even if you are losing weight, you still need a good balance.

If you were to have a real surgery to reduce your portion sizes, you'd really have to focus on making every calorie count in terms of nutritional value, You can't just eat toast all the time. It may seem like a good idea just to drastically cut down but you will set yourself back when you start getting sick.

And honestly, can you really feel satisfied with what you are eating?

Cranktastic

no




ONE! ONE scam! AH HA HA AH HAAAAAAAA!

k1229

yes. i am satisfied, im not into massive portions. never have been, which may seem odd that ive signed up for hypno-band, but its about weight management, i might not get the hypno - band, will be decided after consultation, might just have weight management sessions if thats what the hypno thinks would be more beneficial.

also, the bread, is the only thing lately that was staying down after a nasty bug, at least i tried to eat something, rather than spend 5 days without. finished off the loaf at work over 3 days. I was sick, hence the small amounts of food, albeit i am a grazer anyways...

Im not actively not eating... im just not a big eater, i cant understand how people can physically force food down their necks if they arent hungry... i cant just eat for the sake of eating... i need to be hungry.

k1229

http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=gog&media=M4RS&type=Movies&movie=Office_Space&quote=anorexic.txt&file=anorexic.m4r

ha ha. one of my all time favourites. thank you, amidst a wave of negativity, shines a movie quote i can laugh at.

k1229

A friend who was training to be a hypnotherapist practiced the hypnotherapy gastric band technique on me and I have to say I hated it. I realised that I would never have a band fitted in real life, so the description of the treatment was gruesome and really provoked a very strong negative reaction. So that didn't really help me - but if you have a different attitude to gastric bands it would probably be fine.

Generally I think hypnotherapy can be very helpful in increasing your motivation and supporting a positive mental attitude that helps you make changes. I believe the mind works well with metaphors especially ones that you agree with and support your values and goals :-) As others have said you still have to do the work. But it sounds like this could help you so very best of luck and I hope it helps you get to where you want to be.

Thank you, i appreciate that.

k1229

I've just got back from having the band 'fitted'. And so far so good. SInce the first session with my therapist I've lost 10lbs, my portion size has shrunk without me even thinking about it, and things that would have had me heading to the fridge in the past have had no effect on me.
You do have to listen to a CD every night, but it's only 20 mins longs and it really helps me to sleep. I loaded it onto my iPod so I can listen to it anywhere. And I got a food diary to fill in everyday, again not a problem, it takes seconds to fill in.
If you can, give yourself an hour or so after your appointment, if you're like me I needed that time to process what had gone on in the session.
And good luck!

Thanks, i look forward to your updates regarding your progress. sounds promising so far though huh! congrats! x

k1229

you're wasting your money and making scam artists rich in the process. there is no such thing as hypnosis.

http://voices.yahoo.com/i-was-hypnosis-scam-artist-854379.html

you have all the tools you need here on MFP for free and which work. why would you want to hand over your hard earned money on a phony "get thin quick" scheme that doesn't work?

I think your opinion is highly subjective. ive been on MFP for a year, and havent lost what i want to, im not binning off MFP, but i am looking into this hypnosis as a tool in addition to my twice daily gym sessions and MFP advice.

and yahoo.com interviews are hardly the most credible, viable, factual cited references.

k1229

My mother did this earlier in the year.

I'm sad to say she reported feeling no different at any point. She actually joined MFP months after having it done and has now lost her first 15lbs the old fashioned way.

that must have been disappointing for her. fingers crossed i have better luck. all the best to your mother. x

k1229

I've had hypnotherapy before from a phobia, and I've always got told it only works on a certain percentage of the population. You have to believe in it for it to work.

I had two sessions, it didn't work, then tried again with someone else and it got rid of my phobia.

At the end of the first session, they will try hypnosis on you, if possible, ask them if you can spot something more to notice that it worked. For me my hypnotherapist said I will spot the colour red more vibrantly, I walked out the door, within 15 seconds I spotted 4 red cars, 2 red doors and a letterbox.

Definitely worth a go if you believe in it though.

thank you! thats interesting. x

WinnerVictorious

you're wasting your money and making scam artists rich in the process. there is no such thing as hypnosis.

http://voices.yahoo.com/i-was-hypnosis-scam-artist-854379.html

you have all the tools you need here on MFP for free and which work. why would you want to hand over your hard earned money on a phony "get thin quick" scheme that doesn't work?

I think your opinion is highly subjective. ive been on MFP for a year, and havent lost what i want to, im not binning off MFP, but i am looking into this hypnosis as a tool in addition to my twice daily gym sessions and MFP advice.

and yahoo.com interviews are hardly the most credible, viable, factual cited references.

don't get me wrong. even though we are complete strangers, i want the best for you. i'd just hate to see you blindly trust something like hypnosis, which has been widely debunked and discredited for many, many decades. the power of suggestion is a powerful tool and to the effect that you believe in hypnosis, you might benefit from the placebo effect. but hypnosis itself is a parlor trick perfected over the years by flim-flam artists and magicians. do your research if you don't believe me... there are many debunkers, from the fields of medicine, science, and even former hypnotists confessing that they were simply running a scam and using their knowledge about human nature to get away with it.

if you're not having success with MFP, then there is something wrong with your diet or logging. there are many people here who can and would gladly help you figure out the problem.

this is my last contribution to this thread. you're an adult and you can make your own decisions on what to do. all i wanted to do was contribute that bit of information to your decision making process. good luck whatever you choose to do.

DonaA123

bump

AngryDiet

Placebos only work if you believe. Do you believe?

k1229

@winnervictori I respect your opinion, and thank you for posting, good luck to you too.

k1229

Placebos only work if you believe. Do you believe?

If i didn't i wouldn't be considering parting with £350.00 of my hard earned savings. there is as much negative as positive reference material out there regarding hypnosis, does everything need to come with a money back guarantee these days?

who knows... i guess i'll see.