In the US we hear about the occasional woman dying after a botched surgery, usually performed in Mexico. Truth is women die in the US. It just does not get as much press.
Awhile back the Turkish ambassador was on the Irish radio circuit after an all out attack by the Irish press on the procedures in Turkey.
Very impressive the homework they had done and the background they had covered not only on the incident (The lady in question at the time had lied about preexisting condition that caused the complications) But he also called out the ties 2 of the journalists had to clinic’s here in Ireland.
The clinic was described by one as been “not up to western standards” he went on to describe it as a hospital with a proton cancer treatment centre that is used by alot of Europeans costing over 50 million.
Have a salad
This seems like it’s just here to scare people and get people to stay local for health care.
People need to do their research not just about whether a hospital is legit but also whether the risks of the surgery they’re looking at are worth it. The DFA advice is very clear, mentioning deaths that have happened and the complications that can arise. Unfortunately it seems a fair few people are taken in by the Instagram/Facebook ads which make it look like a quick and easy holiday procedure.. It’s not. People save up the exact amount, don’t buy insurance, and then end up in a hotel room a day after surgery in a country where English is not widely spoken.. Should ring alarm bells, but people are clearly very keen to get these procedures done whatever the risks..
Same thing with the women from Derry that died too. I know personally the women from Derry also bought weight loss drugs from online which could’ve contributed to her death. Those things speed your heart up to exercising levels for hours. Which isn’t good for your heart.
Imaging dying from weight loss surgery as opposed to just moving more and eating less.
Visited Istanbul in September and it was fairly mad the amount of people in the airport and on the flight who had work done, I thought it was a bit of a meme but on our flight I saw at least 5 lads with a hair transplant, another woman with something to do with her arse (there was a whole ordeal trying to get her on the plane) and another girl who couldn’t have been any older than 20 with a nose job.
Both my parents work in healthcare and went to Turkey after years of weight related health issues. It was the best thing they ever did. They both have secondary conditions that required additional care and they were impressed by the hospital in Turkey. Even the follow up care was a great. Especially as my dad gets monthly check ins up to a year as he has a secondary health concern that could impact dices of the procedure long term.
This story is sad and my heart goes out to the family. However if you’re considering weight loss surgery and truly know it is you only hope then now there are legit services out there for you.
Or as my Mammy said ‘I’ve as much chance in Turkey as I do in Ireland’. She had a botched operation in Ireland in the 90s that caused a lot of suffering in our lives.
Pity…she should have preferred better clinics instead of the cheapest one.
The RTE documentary “sea, sun and scalpels” was very good.
It gave a good perspective on how dangerous it can be if people don’t research properly, and the knock on effect it has on the public health system when people go overseas for cheap surgery and then have urgent complications when they come home. Essentially, individuals save themselves money but often cost taxpayers.
It also gave the perspective about when people do do their research properly and have a great experience abroad.
Plastic surgery clinics in a lot of countries do not have the same regulation around them, so it is riskier, and people need to do their research properly and not just go by their social media presence and prices.
Way too many going there for that operation and getting their teeth done, nightmare stories 😨 if you need to lose weight, lay off the McDonald’s and go for a walk 5 days a week.🤦
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In the US we hear about the occasional woman dying after a botched surgery, usually performed in Mexico. Truth is women die in the US. It just does not get as much press.
Awhile back the Turkish ambassador was on the Irish radio circuit after an all out attack by the Irish press on the procedures in Turkey.
Very impressive the homework they had done and the background they had covered not only on the incident (The lady in question at the time had lied about preexisting condition that caused the complications) But he also called out the ties 2 of the journalists had to clinic’s here in Ireland.
The clinic was described by one as been “not up to western standards” he went on to describe it as a hospital with a proton cancer treatment centre that is used by alot of Europeans costing over 50 million.
Have a salad
This seems like it’s just here to scare people and get people to stay local for health care.
People need to do their research not just about whether a hospital is legit but also whether the risks of the surgery they’re looking at are worth it. The DFA advice is very clear, mentioning deaths that have happened and the complications that can arise. Unfortunately it seems a fair few people are taken in by the Instagram/Facebook ads which make it look like a quick and easy holiday procedure.. It’s not. People save up the exact amount, don’t buy insurance, and then end up in a hotel room a day after surgery in a country where English is not widely spoken.. Should ring alarm bells, but people are clearly very keen to get these procedures done whatever the risks..
Same thing with the women from Derry that died too. I know personally the women from Derry also bought weight loss drugs from online which could’ve contributed to her death. Those things speed your heart up to exercising levels for hours. Which isn’t good for your heart.
Imaging dying from weight loss surgery as opposed to just moving more and eating less.
Visited Istanbul in September and it was fairly mad the amount of people in the airport and on the flight who had work done, I thought it was a bit of a meme but on our flight I saw at least 5 lads with a hair transplant, another woman with something to do with her arse (there was a whole ordeal trying to get her on the plane) and another girl who couldn’t have been any older than 20 with a nose job.
Both my parents work in healthcare and went to Turkey after years of weight related health issues. It was the best thing they ever did. They both have secondary conditions that required additional care and they were impressed by the hospital in Turkey. Even the follow up care was a great. Especially as my dad gets monthly check ins up to a year as he has a secondary health concern that could impact dices of the procedure long term.
This story is sad and my heart goes out to the family. However if you’re considering weight loss surgery and truly know it is you only hope then now there are legit services out there for you.
Or as my Mammy said ‘I’ve as much chance in Turkey as I do in Ireland’. She had a botched operation in Ireland in the 90s that caused a lot of suffering in our lives.
Pity…she should have preferred better clinics instead of the cheapest one.
The RTE documentary “sea, sun and scalpels” was very good.
It gave a good perspective on how dangerous it can be if people don’t research properly, and the knock on effect it has on the public health system when people go overseas for cheap surgery and then have urgent complications when they come home. Essentially, individuals save themselves money but often cost taxpayers.
It also gave the perspective about when people do do their research properly and have a great experience abroad.
Plastic surgery clinics in a lot of countries do not have the same regulation around them, so it is riskier, and people need to do their research properly and not just go by their social media presence and prices.
Way too many going there for that operation and getting their teeth done, nightmare stories 😨 if you need to lose weight, lay off the McDonald’s and go for a walk 5 days a week.🤦
Fat eejit