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Young Dublin mum dies following weight loss surgery in Turkey

A young Dublin mum has reportedly died after undergoing weight loss surgery in Turkey.

The woman, who was in her 30s and from west Dublin, died following a bariatric procedure. The cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.

Her family are currently in Turkey with work underway to expatriate her body back to Ireland. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance, reports Independent.ie.

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The department confirmed multiple Irish people have died this year after travelling to Turkey for medical procedures but would not provide an exact number. The DFA said: "[The Department] is aware that some citizens have experienced complications in the course of their treatment in Turkey, and a number have died following medical procedures."

Huge waiting lists and a lack of availability of some procedures in Ireland has seen people increasingly look to travel abroad for surgery. However, DFA has warned anyone thinking of traveling for medical procedures to make themselves aware of all of the risks and benefits and to discuss their plans carefully with their own doctor, dentist or specialist beforehand.

They added: “Individuals should also familiarise themselves with any follow-up treatment or process that may be required, and be aware that they may encounter communication difficulties in a non-English speaking environment."

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