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Have You Tried Diet After Diet—with Little Lasting Success?

You are not alone. Many people turn to weight-loss diets hoping for fast results, only to feel disappointed. While a diet may help you lose a few pounds at first, the weight often returns—and sometimes more than before.

Quick-fix diets fail because they do not address the real reasons behind weight gain. Without changing how you think about food, how you eat, and the emotional or psychological patterns that drive overeating, lasting weight loss becomes difficult. Some diets even leave you feeling hungry, deprived, and stuck in constant cravings.

  • Does This Sound Familiar?

    • Do you struggle to lose stubborn weight?

    • Are you tired of feeling deprived when dieting?

    • Do you lose weight, only to gain it back again?

    • Would you like a calmer, more relaxed way to change your relationship with food?

 

The Virtual Gastric Band for Weight Loss

A Safe, Non-Surgical Alternative That Can Change Your Life

The Virtual Gastric Band (VGB) is a powerful hypnotherapy program designed to help your brain perceive a smaller stomach—without surgery. Seal for Sheila Granger, Virtual Gastric Band Certified Practitioner.

What Is the Virtual Gastric Band?

The Virtual Gastric Band uses clinical hypnotherapy to create the sensation that your stomach has been reduced in size, similar to what happens with gastric band (Lap Band) surgery. As a result, you feel full sooner, eat smaller portions naturally, and reduce overeating without force or deprivation.

Unlike surgery, the Virtual Gastric Band is:

  • Natural

  • Safe

  • Non-invasive

  • Free of negative side effects

 *Results may vary, results are not guaranteed and the weight loss depicted on this site may or may not be typical. 

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Experience You Can Trust

Debbie Lane, C.Ht., trained directly with Sheila Granger, the European developer of the Virtual Gastric Band program. Clinical trials conducted in 2009 reported a 95% success rate*. Debbie has also conducted trials in the Tampa Bay area with similarly impressive outcomes.

Why Choose Virtual Gastric Band Before Surgery?

If you have considered gastric band (Lap Band) surgery, it makes sense to explore a non-surgical option first.

Virtual Gastric Band Benefits

  • No surgery or anesthesia

  • No recovery time or missed work

  • No scars or surgical complications

  • Lower weight requirement than surgery

  • Increased energy

  • Cost-effective

  • Proven results with no adverse side effects*

*Results may vary.

 

Virtual Gastric Band

Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss

With the Virtual Gastric Band program, weight loss happens gradually and safely—typically 1 to 3 pounds per week. This steady pace protects muscle mass and supports long-term success. Unlike crash diets, the program does not disrupt your metabolism.

You also learn to recognize the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger, helping you stop eating in response to boredom, stress, or anxiety.

 

Actual Virtual Gastric Band Client

 

“Debbie Lane is the hypnotist you want to work with! Hypnosis got me off the diet roller coaster. It (the Virtual Gastric Band) empowered me to shed over a 100 lbs. and keep it off.    As a result my doctor has taken me off all medications.  Hypnosis works, see for yourself!”

Lena R.*

 

What Does the Virtual Gastric Band Program Involve?

Program Overview

Session cadence:

Four sessions spaced one week apart, with optional add-ons based on weight goals.

Daily practice: 15-minute audio for 28 days, with tips to stay consistent (reminders, timers).

Guidelines: Eight actionable guidelines with examples and compliance checks.

Progress tracking: Simple 4-week checklist and monthly review to assess weight, cravings, and mood changes.

Session Schedule

The first three sessions are scheduled one week apart. The final session is customized based on your progress and needs. Clients with more than 50 pounds to lose may choose additional sessions.

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You can get started with Virtual Gastric Band whether you need to lose 30 LBS or 300!

Because there are no health risks or negative side effects, you can qualify for VGB with a lower weight threshold than with surgery. You must be at least 20% overweight. Consult with your doctor before starting any diet program.

You May Receive an IRS Tax Credit
for Weight Loss & Smoking Cessation Hypnosis

 

Note the following information is not to be considered tax advice. Always consult with a tax professional for advice specific  to your situation.

Tax laws passed in 2003 onwards allow an IRS tax credit that reimburses all of the money you pay for for smoking cessation programs. If you are advised by a physician to lose weight, you can also be reimbursed all monies spent for weight loss hypnosis.

This is a tax credit – not a tax deduction, so that means full credit on your taxes! It’s almost as if your smoking cessation and weight loss hypnosis programs were free!

To download the information regarding the tax credit click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

 *Results may vary, results are not guaranteed and the weight loss depicted on this site may or may not be typical. Results will vary based on each person’s physical health, family history, diet and exercise, physical condition and adherence to the Program.