I Am Not Happy With The Hypnotherapy

[tamaris]

I am receiving for gastric band weight loss. I have had four sessions now and have put a pound or so on. I am still as hungry as ever. Even after I have had a session I come out hungry. I have the 'band' fitted next week but I believe I am not a suitable candidate for this treatment and do not want to proceed. I expressed my thoughts to the lady in charge and all she keeps saying is 'it will work'. I don't believe her. She says other people that started the same time as me have lost weight. I am following her guidelines, but the treatment is not taking the edge off my hunger.What should I do, I spent a lot of money to have this treatment and have one next week and another 6 weeks after that.

[Old_Geezer]

Can't say I'm understanding. Is this preparation for the genuine operation or a treatment whereby you are hypnotised to feel a if you have a gastric band ?

If the former what was it trying to do ? The gastric band would operate regardless of whether you had a bigger appetite beforehand. If the latter why would you be getting pre-hypnosis before the band related hypnosis ?

[tamaris]

Not a real operation all done under hypnosis

[Old_Geezer]

In which case, since the idea is to fool the subconscious into thinking the band is there I can't see why the hypnotist is trying to reduce the appetite before it is "fitted" next week.

It's your decision, your money, but does the hypnotist has a good reputation, good reviews, does she come recommended by folk you know ?

[Cloverjo]

Not everyone is susceptible to hypnotherapy. You may be one of them, or the therapist is not very good.
Have you paid for the whole course up front? You should be able to cancel if you feel it's not working.
Most reputable hypnotherapists would do one treatment for one payment, and then let you decide if you want to continue. Often one is enough.

[vetuste_ennemi]

Eighteen years ago my wife went to a hypnotherapist to get her off cigarettes. Left first session and lit up. Didn't return. She was possibly very weak-willed; he was very likely a con man. Research the "expert", Tamaris. Don't throw good money after bad.

[tamaris]

I have already paid upfront. I saw a programme on tv about their work and decided to give it a try. I was a little unsure but it showed a large guy who had it done on the show and the weight was dropping off him. I felt that this was the place to go as it had a researcher on the show and he gave it the thumbs up.

[Old_Geezer]

If you have already paid and it's non-refundable then give it a fair shot. Hypnosis doesn't prevent you doing something, it's not a miracle cure, but hopefully makes it easier to stick to something you are determined to do. One still has to make the effort.

[murraymints]

some people just do not respond to hypnotherapy..but if you can't get refund ..just go with the flow !!

[EDDIE51]

Only a % of people are suitable for hypnotic treatment, the therapist should have explained this to you at the start. Your believe that you are not suitable is proof that it is not suitable for you. Suitable subjects are so susceptible to hypnosis that they believe unconditionally that it is working. A therapist that did not explain the limitations of the treatment is in my opinion unprofessional and you should demand a refund of the fees. Sorry but this is just not going to work for you.

[tamaris]

I would like to send her a letter. Can anyone help me word it please ?

[murraymints]

dear .....

subsequent to my initial introduction and preparatory sessions of weight loss hypnotherapy with you, I have reached the conclusion that this form of alternative treatment will not be successful as I believe myself to be one of those for whom hypnotherapy is not a viable course of action.

I know understand that hypnotherapy is not a suitable form of treatment for everyone and I feel ,that as this was not clearly explained to me , I have been mis sold your product.

I therefore request a refund from you on that basis.

yours....

[-SharonA-]

Very good Minty.

[tamaris]

Thank you Murraymints x

[murraymints]

now ^^^ not know

[ummmm]

It's not the hypnotherapists fault.

[murraymints]

but Tam should have been put in the picture that it does not work for everyone....if that was not understood at the start then she has been mis sold....

[EDDIE51]

Ummmm It IS the therapists fault!
She should have explained that Hypnotherapy is only suitable for a % of people. Many people are not suitable at all and will never respond.
A competent professional would have made sure that the clients they accepted were suitable for the treatment offered, in the way that a doctor or hospital must do. If there is a professional body for Hypnotherapy and the therapist is a member I would complain to them about the unprofessional treatment.

[Sqad]

Did you really have to have explained to you that hypnotherapy might not work?
C'mon now.
As for a "refund".....forget it.

[tamaris]

No need to be rude sqad, your bedside manner is slipping

[ummmm]

I assume the therapist advised this.