Have You Tried Diet After Diet—with Little Lasting Success?
You may already know what it feels like to lose weight, regain it, and find yourself starting over again. The frustrating part is that knowing what to eat doesn’t always change the patterns around how, when, or why you eat.
Hypnosis offers a different way to approach those patterns—looking at habits, expectations, emotional associations, and your relationship with food rather than simply giving you another diet to follow.
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Does This Sound Familiar?
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Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns around food and weight?
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Are you tired of feeling deprived when dieting?
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Do you lose weight, only to gain it back again?
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Would you like a calmer, more relaxed way to change your relationship with food?
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The Virtual Gastric Band for Weight Loss
A Non-Surgical Alternative for Changing Patterns Around Eating
The Virtual Gastric Band (VGB) is a powerful hypnotherapy program designed to help your brain perceive a smaller stomach—without surgery. 
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 gastric band surgery, the Virtual Gastric Band:
- Requires no surgery
- Requires no anesthesia
- Is non-invasive
- Involves no surgical recovery time
*Results may vary, results are not guaranteed and the weight loss depicted on this site may or may not be typical.
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
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No surgery or anesthesia
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No recovery time or missed work
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No scars or surgical complications
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Lower weight requirement than surgery
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Cost-effective
Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss
With the Virtual Gastric Band program, weight loss happens gradually and safely—typically 1 to 3 pounds per week.
You also learn to recognize the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger, and to become more aware of eating patterns connected with boredom, stress, or other emotions.
“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 practical guidelines to help reinforce the changes you’re making.
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.
Because VGB does not have the same surgical requirements as gastric band surgery, the program has a lower weight threshold. You must be at least 20% overweight. Consult with your doctor before starting any weight-loss program.
You May Receive an IRS Tax Credit
for Weight Loss & Smoking Cessation Hypnosis
Medical Expense Information
Some weight-loss programs may qualify as medical expenses under certain circumstances. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances and current tax rules. For current information, see the IRS guidance on medical and dental expenses and consult your tax professional.
IRS guidance on medical and dental expenses
Ready to Get Started?
If Virtual Gastric Band feels like the right fit for you, you can schedule your hypnosis session directly online.
Sessions are available in person in Palm Harbor or virtually by Phone, Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
Have a question before scheduling? Call 727-215-0283
*Results vary and are not guaranteed. Individual results may depend on factors including health, family history, eating and activity patterns, physical condition, and participation in the program.
