Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss op that caused stomach removal
Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing a surgeon over complications he says began after weight-loss surgery at a private hospital in Hampshire, alleging the procedure led to recurring sepsis, severe abdominal infections and ultimately the removal of his entire stomach.According to The Times, Feehily, 46, claims in court documents that the problems began after he underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Spire Portsmouth Hospital in August 2020. The procedure is a type of weight-loss surgery.The musician alleges that bariatric surgeon Nick Carter failed to remove enough of his stomach during the operation, leaving behind tissue that later became infected.
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