The Belfast Trust has said that it has seen a "steady increase" in patients presenting themselves with serious complications following weight loss surgery.
It comes as there has been an increase in the number of people travelling to other countries, such as Turkey, for weight loss and cosmetic procedures, with a number reporting problems and difficulties upon their return home.
Belfast Live have spoken to a number of people who have returned from Turkey with "life changing" issues as a result of the surgery they have received there.
