Shannon Bowe, A young British woman hailed by her boyfriend as an ‘angel’ has died while undergoing gastric band surgery in Turkey.
Shannon Bowe, 28, passed away on Saturday during the procedure, The Mirror reported.
ALSO READ: How Did Stan Fraser Die? Know More About His Life, Cause Of Death, Obituary And More
Gastric band surgery is a weight loss procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach to decrease food consumption.
Bowe’s loved ones are devastated by her death, particularly her boyfriend Ross Stirling who posted a tribute online saying: ‘Sleep tight my angel, love you forever and always.’
Shannon is understood to have travelled to the middle eastern country to undergo the surgery.
It is unclear at which medical facility she received the operation or what complications led to her death.
ALSO READ: Neil Diamond health update: How is Neil Diamond doing?
According to the NHS, gastric band surgery typically takes less than an hour, not including the time needed for inducing anaesthesia and waking a patient up. The total process should take about three to four hours.
During the operation, a doctor will place a gastric band around the top of the stomach, creating a small pouch.
When the patient eats, the small pouch fills up more quickly than their so-called normal stomach, making them feel fuller with less food.
The procedure is said to help patients eat less, eat more slowly and lose weight.
ALSO READ: How did Alexis Cintron die ? What was his cause of Death
Complication rates for weight loss surgery are low and approximately only 1 in 100 people suffer problems after gastric band surgery, the NHS reports.
Only 1 in 1,000 are likely not to survive the procedure.
Patients who are heavier, older, have had previous operations in the stomach area or have other significant health problems are at higher risk for complications.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is reportedly in contact with the local authorities in Turkey. Officials are also offering support to Ms Bowe’s loved ones.
ALSO READ: How did Kyla Smith die? Know Everything About Her Death
Meanwhile, Shannon Bowe’s loved ones have flooded Facebook with tributes to the ‘beautiful angel’ who was the ‘life and soul of every party.’
‘Such a sad time to learn of the passing of such a beautiful young soul,’ wrote Clare-Louise Farrell. ‘You always had the brightest spirit be it in the pub or when I saw you at work your smile was infectious & lit up even the darkest of days.
Sophie O’Hanlon said: ‘I just don’t know how to accept what’s happend and words can’t describe how I’m feeling.
‘It’s so cruel. My heart is sore for you and everyone that loved you. We have had some of the best memories and you really did make everyone laugh with your ways.
‘You were taken in such an unfair way and I’m so sorry Shannon Bowe.’
THANK YOU for constantly reading stories on AtinkaNews. You are free to share this story via the various social media platforms . Kindly follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram.
