A British woman dies after going to Turkey for a £2,000 weight loss operation

Leanne Leary, 38, suffered a cardiac arrest while on the operating table for the operation. She suffered complications from undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis, inquest heard. Inquest heard she suffered complications because of complications from a gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.

Susan Sherman, 59, of Ashton-in-Makerfield, went on holiday to Portugal alone in May 2022. She 'enjoyed the freedom' of solo travelling, inquest hears. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.