Who was Shannon Bowe? British woman, 28, dies while having gastric band surgery in Turkey

Shannon Bowe was a 28-year-old woman from Denny, Falkirk, who died while having gastric band surgery in Turkey on 31 March 2023.

Shannon Bowe had traveled to the country with her boyfriend, Ross Stirling, to undergo the procedure, which is intended to help people lose weight by reducing the size of their stomachs.

According to various news reports, Shannon Bowe died during the surgery, which was performed at a private clinic in Istanbul. The cause of her death has not been confirmed yet, but it is believed that she suffered complications from the operation.

Shannon’s family and friends have been left devastated by her sudden and tragic death. They took to social media where they paid tribute to her describing her as a “beautiful”, “funny”, and “kind” person who had a “heart of gold”.

Shannon Bowe’s death has also raised questions about the safety and regulation of gastric band surgery abroad. It is a tragic reminder of the potential dangers of gastric band surgery abroad.