A woman died during a weight-loss surgery in Turkey that cost £2,750 and left behind two children.

Janet Lynne Savage, a mother-of-two from Bangor, North Wales, had been feeling concerned about her weight gain. She decided to take action and contacted a company called Regenesis Health Travel in July 2023 to inquire about weight loss surgery. At 54 years old with a BMI of 30.7, Ms. Savage was determined to shed around three stone. She was already taking a weight-loss drug called Ozempic, but she felt that surgery would be the best option for her.

Within 24 hours, Ms. Savage was on her way to Turkey for the procedure, which cost £2,750. However, tragically, things did not go as planned. During the operation, Ms. Savage suffered damage to one of her main arteries, causing her to go into cardiac arrest. Despite the efforts of the emergency services at the hospital in Antalya, she passed away on August 6, 2023, due to acute blood loss.

According to a statement given by Alison Ergun, a client service officer for Regenesis, there was a complication during the surgery, and Ms. Savage stopped breathing in the first few minutes. This was a devastating blow for her family and loved ones, who were already worried about the surgeon, Dr. Ramazan Azar. In fact, Ms. Savage had even requested more information about him in the days leading up to the operation.

During the inquest, it was revealed that the surgeon had noted a 3-4mm "defect" in Ms. Savage's aorta artery at the start of the surgery. This defect caused heavy bleeding, prompting the surgical team to cancel the gastric sleeve procedure and instead try to repair her aorta. Sadly, despite their efforts, they were unable to save Ms. Savage's life, and she was pronounced dead in the early hours of August 6.

After her passing, a post-mortem examination was carried out in Wales, where Ms. Savage's body was brought back to her home-country. The coroner, Kate Robertson, expressed her condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Savage, who were undoubtedly devastated by her sudden and tragic death. It was a heartbreaking reminder of the risks that come with any surgical procedure, and Ms. Savage will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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