Scots woman dies in Turkey during gastric band op

A woman from Falkirk has died while undergoing gastric band surgery in Turkey.

Shannon Bowe died during the procedure, where a band is used to reduce the size of the stomach, on Saturday.A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesman said they were supporting the family of a British national who died in Turkey. Shannon's boyfriend, Ross Stirling, has led tributes on Facebook. He wrote: "Sleep tight my angel, love you forever and always."

Another friend wrote: "No words, absolutely devastated. Life is so cruel. You will be forever in our hearts Shannon Bowe." A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British national who died in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities."

There is always risk. Probably there were complications… So sorry for her family & friends😔

She knew the risks and was prepared to take them.

There are no details. Important to point out though - any surgical procedure that requires a general anaesthetic is a risk. Any. You are always spinning that roulette wheel.

It's shocking that someone so young and beautiful is now gone forever. I lost my brother at the same age, and even though it's been a while, I'm still not over it. I know it may sound brutal, but the truth is you never fully get over the loss of someone you love.

No damn Islamic hands would ever touch me. They know wtf they’re doing.

The op itself is low risk. Probably anesthesia complication.

kiawilsonn

How many more?

If you can’t diet and loose weight stay fat and happy 😃

Woof

Don’t do this, stick with healthcare in the UK….such a waste…

It's not a good slimming idea

Hmtaytknn

Cannot believe the terrible grammar in this piece. Written by a BBC journalist!? Sympathies to the family.

Theres probably a long waiting list for that surgery on the NHS. She doesn't look fat enough. Quick fix, rather than exercise and diet. No doubt the price was cheap.

You assume their gender.

Thought people could have this surgery on NHS

And the relevance she’s Scottish is what ? Typical BBC Engerland reporting. Scum woke bastards.

You pay your money you take your chance 👍

Why TF is this BBC News? You can't even report on Newtownards

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