19-stone mother-of-three dies after gastric band surgery

[Northerner]

A mother-of-three who died two weeks after weight-loss surgery had been told by her doctor that her chances of dying were one in 2,000.
Clare White was also told that having a gastric band fitted around her stomach could so dramatically improve her health she may no longer need insulin for her diabetes, an inquest heard.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...9-stone-mother-dies-gastric-band-surgery.html

Very sad

 

[cherrypie]

What a sad, sad story. I hope that her husband finds the strength to carry on.

I think eyesight, foot problems and other neuropathies are always highlighted as possible complications but no so much publicity is given to possible heart complications.