To look good to your girlfriend's parents... 134kg man dies after bariatric surgery
Nov 13, 2025
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According to Chinese media Jimu News and Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, A, a 36-year-old man living in Xinxiang, Henan Province, decided to undergo gastrectomy (gastric resection and small intestine connection surgery) to show a healthy appearance before meeting his girlfriend's parents ahead of marriage. He was 174 centimeters tall and over 134 kilograms in weight.
A's brother said, `I understand that he underwent surgery because he wanted to make a good impression while preparing for the marriage.'
A was admitted to a hospital in Zhengzhou on September 30 and underwent surgery on October 2.
After recovering from the intensive care unit, he was transferred to the general ward on October 3, but his breathing suddenly stopped at around 6:40 a.m. the next day and he was transferred back to the intensive care unit. Despite first aid from medical staff, he died of respiratory failure on October 5.
According to medical records, A showed severe snoring and weight gain during sleep, and was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. He also had high blood pressure and fatty liver.
The bereaved family questioned whether the hospital had fully checked his health condition before surgery, and raised questions about the appropriateness of the postoperative response to complications and first aid.
Accordingly, the hospital responded immediately when the condition deteriorated and had no problem performing the surgery according to clinical standards", he explained.
The family requested an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The hospital said "If we see the final autopsy results and it is clear who is responsible, we will be responsible in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations."
Netizens say "There is always a risk of death in these surgeries. No matter how best a doctor can do, there is no guarantee of safety", "I should have chosen a way to lose weight naturally with exercise and diet control", He is responding by saying, `I made a hasty decision ahead of the marriage.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
