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The Virtual Gastric Band

Q: What is the success rate of this programme?

The Sheila Granger VGB protocol is world-renowned for its 95% success rate in clinical trials. In a trial monitored by the Hull York Medical School, 21 out of 22 participants lost significant weight in just five weeks without feeling deprived or restricted.

Q: Will I be able to eat whatever I want?

You will follow the 'Three Small Meals' rule. Because your 'stop signal' is re-installed, you will find you naturally choose smaller portions of healthy foods. We also use the Factory Aversion technique to remove the desire for processed 'junk' foods entirely.

Q: How many sessions are included?

The VIP VGB programme is a structured 4-session journey conducted via Google Meet. This allows us to install the band, reset your habits, implement the 'Aversion Layer,' and finally cement your new identity as a Natural Eater.

The Virtual Gastric Band (VGB) protocol I deliver was the subject of a rigorous clinical trial monitored by the Hull York Medical School. The goal was to see if the subconscious mind could be "engineered" to believe the stomach had physically shrunk, without the need for invasive surgery.

The results were staggering:

95% Success Rate: 21 out of 22 participants lost significant weight.
Rapid Results: The group lost a total of 14 stone in just five weeks.
No Deprivation: Participants did not follow a restrictive diet; they simply responded to their body's new, "engineered" satiety signals.

This trial proved that when you target the 95% (the subconscious) instead of the 5% (willpower), the body’s physical response to food changes naturally and effortlessly.

A 95% Success Rate: The Hull York Medical School Trial

Through a structured 4-session programme on Google Meet, we use clinical metaphor to convince your subconscious that your stomach is now the size of a golf ball.

The Satiety Reset: We hypnotically "install" a gastric band, narrowing the physical and psychological capacity of the stomach to the size of a golf ball.
The Three-Meal Rule: We remove the "grazing" habit. Your body learns to be satisfied on three small, nutritious meals a day.
The Aversion Layer: Using the "Factory" metaphor, we rewire your brain to find processed, sugary foods unappealing, protecting you from the "bullies" of the food industry.
The Satiety Reset: We hypnotically "install" a gastric band, narrowing the physical and psychological capacity of the stomach to the size of a golf ball.
The Three-Meal Rule: We remove the "grazing" habit. Your body learns to be satisfied on three small, nutritious meals a day.
The Aversion Layer: Using the "Factory" metaphor, we rewire your brain to find processed, sugary foods unappealing, protecting you from the "bullies" of the food industry.

How We "Install" Your Virtual Band

Weight loss is a vulnerable journey. By conducting these sessions via Google Meet, you remain in the one environment where your nervous system feels most secure. There are no clinical scales or public waiting rooms. This comfort level allows the hypnotic suggestions to be accepted more deeply, leading to faster results.

Clinical Results from Your Safe Space

100% Safe: There is no physical surgery, no invasive procedures, no anaesthetic, and absolutely no risk.
No "Dieting": You are not banned from eating specific foods. You can eat what you want, but you will find you want smaller amounts of it.
Cost-Effective: A fraction of the cost of medical surgery.
Proven Results: In the initial trials of this method (pioneered by Sheila Granger), 24 out of 25 volunteers lost weight, losing over 14 stones between them in just three weeks.

A personalised audio to reinforce calm and sleep between sessions.

Why Choose the Virtual Gastric Band?

This programme is conducted over four sessions via Google Meet.

Session 1: The Procedure. We use visualisation and sound effects to simulate the tightening of the stomach. You will leave this session feeling like your stomach has physically shrunk.
Session 2: New Habits. We focus on breaking old associations with food and reinforcing the "Golden Rules" of eating.
Session 3: Emotional Eating. We address the triggers that cause you to eat when you aren't hungry—stress, boredom, or sadness.
Session 4: The Future You. We solidify your new identity as a slim, healthy person, ensuring the weight stays off long-term.

The Golden Rules

Unlike a diet, you only have simple guidelines to follow:

Eat when you are hungry.
Eat what you want, not what you think you should.
Eat consciously (no TV or phones).
Stop when you are satisfied.

Your Journey

Join the thousands who have achieved permanent change through the Sheila Granger protocol.

Clinical Results, Real Lives: The VGB Experience

All sessions are private, confidential, and conducted via secure Google Meet. Your transformation takes place in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

The Science of Satiety: FAQ regarding the VGB Protocol

The Virtual Gastric Band is the only hypnotherapy weight-loss protocol backed by rigorous clinical data, specifically the Hull York Medical School trial which demonstrated a 95% success rate. Because this is a specialist, non-surgical procedure, many clients want to understand the mechanics of how the "mental band" triggers a physical response.

These questions address the safety, the structure of our four-session online journey, and how we use the Factory Aversion technique to protect you from the "food bullies" of the processed food industry. Our goal is to ensure you feel fully informed before we re-install your natural "stop signal."

If you don’t see your question here, or if you simply want to talk things through, you are always welcome to reach out. You don’t have to figure this out alone—I am here to help you take the next step whenever you feel ready.

📧 Email: paul@paulmatthewshypnosis.ie

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What is the "Factory Aversion" session?

This is a powerful part of the protocol designed to break the "spell" of the food industry. We rewire your brain to see mass-produced, sugary products for what they really are—manufactured "non-foods"—so that you can choose healthy options without feeling like you are "missing out."

What if I have a lot of weight to lose?

The VGB is suitable for everyone. Because there are no restrictive diets or "points" to count, it is a sustainable lifestyle shift. Whether you want to lose 10lbs or 100lbs, the protocol focuses on the permanent reduction of your stomach’s psychological capacity.

How many sessions are included?

The VIP VGB programme is a structured 4-session journey conducted via Google Meet. This allows us to install the band, reset your habits, implement the "Aversion Layer," and finally cement your new identity as a Natural Eater.

Will I be able to eat whatever I want?

You will follow the "Three Small Meals" rule. Because your "stop signal" is re-installed, you will find you naturally choose smaller portions of healthy foods. We also use the Factory Aversion technique to remove the desire for processed "junk" foods entirely.

What is the success rate of this programme?

The Sheila Granger VGB protocol is world-renowned for its 95% success rate in clinical trials. In a trial monitored by the Hull York Medical School, 21 out of 22 participants lost significant weight in just five weeks without feeling deprived or restricted.

Is the Virtual Gastric Band a real surgery?

No. It is a non-surgical, psychological procedure. We use clinical hypnotherapy to convince your subconscious that your stomach has been fitted with a gastric band. Your body then responds physically by signalling that you are full much sooner.

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