When many of my clients contact me about having a hypnotherapy gastric band or balloon there is generally some key feedback:
It sounds too good to be true
It’s expensive
How have other clients got on?
If I was standing in their shoes I would feel the same way. So the purpose of this weeks blog post is to look at the progress of some of my current clients and how you can ensure that your gastric band works for you…
The first clients to experience this phenomena are 5-6 weeks into their treatments now which gives a good cross range of experience. All my clients range in age from their 20s to their 40s and all live different lifestyles. Some are mums and dads, others professionals in the city, no two clients are identical and therefore their journeys are different as well. However they report similar responses:
Reduction in cravings for personal choices of foods
Eating slower
Losing weight consistently
Being unable to finish meals
Family and friends being shocked at the changes in their behaviours
There are no ‘dietary plans’ to follow, there are no prescribed ‘liquid diets’ and thee are no restrictions to only ‘a tablespoon’ of food each day. Therefore life can continue, you can still eat out with friends and family – you just won’t be able to manage more than one course. You can still enjoy Christmas dinner – you’ll just be slimmer and unable to binge on food and sitting smug when you feel good afterwards. You can still socialise, enjoy your birthday and try new foods – there will just be less of it and you’ll enjoy the flavours more.
So what do my clients say?
Client 1 – 1 stone in 5 weeks
Treatment: Gastric balloon
Treated to remove: cravings for sweet foods, portion control, coke zero and the odd alcohol tipple
“Still can’t believe that this is all true – it feels like a dream! Had my first sip of alcohol last night – about 100ml of wine and I didn’t enjoy the experience at all! No cravings for sweets, puddings or coke zero – amazing!”
“You are awesome, your love and dedication to your clients is inspiring! We are very privileged to have someone like you to help and guide us through our life journey, deal with our issues and become better people. Thank you very much again for all you have done – you have changed my life!”
Client 2 – 6.25lbs in week 1
Treatment: Gastric Band
“One week down and feeling great. According to the scales I have lost 6.25lbs. Well pleased and it has been easy. Thank you”
Client 3 – 1 stone in 2.5 weeks
Treatment: Gastric band (male client)
“My wife can’t quite believe it, I’m more motivated and have turned down foods I normally eat without thinking. I’m more active and making better choices – it’s strange!”
Client 4: 9lbs in 3 weeks – 3 inches off waist!
Treatment: Gastric Band
“It’s all quite a shock. On most diets I give up after 3-5 days!”
Obviously every client has a vey different experience which is dependent on your body. Some will lose pounds rapidly at the start and then centimetres or inches. Others lies centimetres then pounds. There is no prescription of how you will lose, however if you follow the basic principles of the treatment then you will lose consistently.
The things I love most is the change in confidence I see, the excitement and pride my clients demonstrate. Bumping into one client only this week he proudly showed off his looser clothes and looked so happy I was elated for him.
Many clients have consider bariatric surgery or just given up. Hypnotherapy gastric bands offer a safer weight loss option, consistent results and an opportunity to change your life and weight loss for good. When you reach your goal we simply adjust it and you can maintain your results.
Whilst I understand That for some this treatment may seem expensive I would suggest that you add up what you have spent so far on weight loss treatments, pills and shakes, memberships to weight loss clubs and exercise equipment that is sitting in the corner unused. Then calculate what the cost of this is over a lifetime. Yes it does appear costly but in two appointments (a consultation and a treatment) you could be reaching your goals without putting yourself and family through mental torture as you deny yourself the enjoyment of socialising or endure the guilt every time you eat something that is not on your ‘diet’.
If I had known about this at the start of my own weight loss journey I think my personal experience would have also been very different.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. info@astepatatime.org.uk
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