so goes this story:

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/25930996/virtual-gastric-banding-through-hypnosis

the notion hypnosis can be used successfully in SOME patients raises lots of intriguing questions

This article barely scratches the surface of the subject.

Edited July 3, 201412 yr by Jack

I read that this morning...I'm not sure I believe it.

@@Jack Looks like something interesting. There is something to be said about our sympathetic nervous system, and the power of intention.

That said, I don't think anyone could make me think or feel like I went through something as eventful as Weight Loss surgery without having to experience all the things that we go through to actually get to the point of surgery. Or the with the fear and uncertainty that comes with having the surgery, healing from the surgery both physically and emotionally. Learning to live and work in tandem with our new tools that when we don't comply lets us know in a very physical and often emotional ways as well that we are not in compliance.

It's not a bad idea to sit with someone for a time, unloading what upsets you, and listening to positive suggestions and creating some relative intentions into your life.

If your interested, there are several self hypnosis applications and programs you can download and do this yourself and enhance your experience with your band or WLS tool on a subliminal level that won't hurt your wallet.

If you are having mental and/or serious emotional issues, I will say it is worth it to see a professional before delving into any type of hypnotherapy.

I wonder if they give hypnotic fills.

@junebug36....... That's funny!

Edited July 3, 201412 yr by HealthyNewMe

I suppose it was to be expected sooner or later.

While I'm certainly not opposed to hypnosis per se, my own personal exposure to a 10 week session of it circa 1973 for weight issues, was ineffective.

I suppose it was to be expected sooner or later. While I'm certainly not opposed to hypnosis per se, my own personal exposure to a 10 week session of it circa 1973 for weight issues, was ineffective.

ditto here Jack. I think a lot of us have tried almost every conceived of notion for weight loss before we went to WLS. Hypnosis was a novelty for me. I even had to sign a an 8 week contract. So for 8 weeks I convinced myself to only eat 3 meals a day and nothing in between. Well, let me tell you. I was counting the days until my 8 weeks were up. Then I come to find out that this hypnotist was not licensed or registered with the state. I got a full refund back and convinced myself at that point that hypnosis was a bunch of malarkey.

How about a pretend boyfriend. preferably one who agrees with everything I say. Lol!

Maybe they can just hypnotize us to believe we are skinny and beautiful and everybody wants to be just like us????????

Hypnosis for financial prosperity: You are achieving all your dreams. You are free from debt and have all the money you need. Luxury and wealth are at your fingertips.

Okay, that'll be $1,500. All major credit cards accepted.

Hypnosis for financial prosperity: You are achieving all your dreams. You are free from debt and have all the money you need. Luxury and wealth are at your fingertips. Okay, that'll be $1,500. All major credit cards accepted.

now that was funny!