Family claims grandmother's death after weight-loss surgery preventable
The family of Queensland grandmother Joanne Downie claims her death following weight-loss surgery was preventable. Downie died six days after undergoing a gastric bypass due to complications that her family believes were caused by inadequate post-operative care. They are pursuing legal action against the surgeon and hospital, alleging negligence in her treatment.
- ▪Joanne Downie died from complications after a gastric bypass surgery in October 2023.
- ▪Her family alleges that she did not receive adequate post-operative care from the hospital and surgeon.
- ▪A medical negligence claim is being pursued, stating that the surgery was not performed to an appropriate standard.
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Family of Queensland grandmother who died after weight-loss surgery says her death was preventableJBy Johanna MarieTopic:SurgeryWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amJoanne Downie underwent a gastric bypass because she wanted to be healthier for her grandchildren. (Supplied: Emily Clarke)In short: Joanne Downie died six days after undergoing a gastric bypass surgery in October 2023.Her family said she was not provided adequate post-operative care by the surgeon and the hospital.Bariatric weight-loss surgeries are considered generally safe but have common side effects.abc.net.au/news/grandmother-joanne-downie-died-after-weightloss-surgery/106611566Link copiedShareShare articleThe family of a woman who died after having weight-loss surgery in a regional…
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