Shannon Bowe, a 28-year-old woman from Denny, near Falkirk, Scotland, has lost her life while undergoing gastric band surgery in Turkey.
The details surrounding her death remain
unclear, including where she received the operation and what complications
arose.
Gastric band surgery is a weight loss
procedure in which a doctor places a gastric band around the top of the stomach
to create a small pouch. When the patient eats, the small pouch fills up more
quickly than their stomach normally would, making them feel fuller with less
food. The procedure is said to help patients eat less, eat more slowly, and
lose weight.
Shannon's loved ones have taken to social
media to express their grief and pay tribute to her. Her boyfriend, Ross
Stirling, wrote, "Sleep tight my angel, love you forever and always,"
while her aunt.
Amanda Bowe, said, "My beautiful niece
Shannon, there are no words, just heartbreak and grief. Life can be so cruel.
She was a beautiful, funny, crazy girl who will always live in my heart. You
will be sorely missed."
A friend of Shannon's, Clare-Louise Farrell,
described her as "the brightest spirit in the pub" and expressed
sadness at the loss of such a beautiful young soul.
Her tribute reads, "Such a sad time to
learn of the passing of such a beautiful young soul, Shannon Bowe. You always
had the brightest spirit be it in the pub or when I saw you at work. Your smile
was infectious and lit up even the darkest of days."
Another friend simply posted, "Sad to
see the news of Shannon Bowe thoughts with all friends and family."
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth,
and Development Office offered condolences and stated, "We are supporting
the family of a British national who died in Turkey and are in contact."
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