Case Study 1  Age - 45 Location - Oxford  Occupation - Housewife Procedure - Gastric Band Weight Lost - 7st 3lbs "At my heaviest I was 19st, it crept on after lots of comfort eating when I had a very stressful and then having my two children." "I've tried every diet in my time, but never kept the weight off." "Portion control is now no problem, I feel happier and healthier and am now looking forward to buying my first swimsuit in years!"