{"id":29264,"date":"2026-09-27T05:22:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29264"},"modified":"2026-09-27T05:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:22:05","slug":"westlife-star-mark-feehily-sues-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-in-200000-lawsuit-over-weight-loss-surgery-alleges-recurring-sepsis-led-to-stomach-removal-surgeon-denies-negligence-english-movie-ne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=29264","title":{"rendered":"Westlife star Mark Feehily sues bariatric surgeon Nick Carter in \u00a3200,000 lawsuit over weight-loss surgery, alleges recurring sepsis led to stomach removal; surgeon denies negligence | English Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134510145,imgsize-69351,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-following-weight-loss-surgery.jpg\" alt=\"Westlife star Mark Feehily sues bariatric surgeon Nick Carter in \u00a3200,000 lawsuit over weight-loss surgery, alleges recurring sepsis led to stomach removal; surgeon denies negligence\" title=\"Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter over alleged complications following weight-loss surgery.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter over alleged complications following weight-loss surgery.\">Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter over alleged complications following weight-loss surgery.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>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.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>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.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The musician alleges that bariatric surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/nick-carter\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nick Carter<\/a> failed to remove enough of his stomach during the operation, leaving behind tissue that later became infected. According to Feehily\u2019s claim, this resulted in a dangerous leak, recurrent sepsis and severe abdominal complications.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Carter denies negligence and has argued that the leak was a recognised complication of the procedure.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Mark Feehily says complications began days after surgery<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Feehily claims that just days after undergoing the surgery, he experienced severe pain and was rushed to hospital, where he developed complications that progressed to sepsis.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>He subsequently spent months in intensive care during the Covid-19 pandemic and required emergency surgery.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>The health problems continued over the following years. In late 2021, Feehily became seriously ill ahead of a scheduled concert and was diagnosed with pneumonia and a chest infection.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>The illness forced him to miss performances during Westlife\u2019s Wild Dreams Tour and became another major setback in his recovery.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Feehily says he continued to experience complications connected to his earlier illness and surgeries, eventually developing a large incisional hernia &#8211; a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall at the site of a previous surgical incision.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>He has undergone at least four major surgeries related to his health problems since 2020, according to the report.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Feehily claims his entire stomach had to be removed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to the legal claim, the complications eventually resulted in Feehily undergoing an operation in May 2023 to have his entire stomach removed.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>The court proceedings will examine whether Carter was negligent and whether Feehily\u2019s severe complications were caused by the surgeon\u2019s actions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>Carter filed a defence earlier this year denying liability, according to court records. However, he acknowledged that a portion of stomach tissue remained following the operation and that a leak developed at the staple line.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>His defence argues that leaving the portion of tissue was appropriate and that leakage is a recognised complication of the procedure. Carter\u2019s legal team has stated that such leakage occurs in approximately 1% of cases and does not necessarily indicate negligence.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>The surgeon also argues that the agreement for Feehily\u2019s treatment was made through Streamline Surgical, a private weight-loss and bariatric medical group that treats patients at Spire Portsmouth Hospital, rather than through a personal contract between Carter and Feehily.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Carter\u2019s legal team said that, because the proceedings remain ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the allegations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Mark Feehily\u2019s lawsuit is valued at more than \u00a3200,000<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The claim was lodged with the High Court in 2025 and is currently valued at more than \u00a3200,000.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>However, Feehily\u2019s legal team at Leigh Day Solicitors has outlined a baseline threshold that allows the case to proceed at the highest court level and potentially permits a larger sum to be claimed if he succeeds.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>A preliminary split trial is expected to take place between May 28 and July 31. The first stage will determine whether Carter was negligent and whether his actions caused Feehily\u2019s complications. If Feehily is successful, damages will not be determined during this preliminary period.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>Witness statements are expected to be filed on Monday, followed by expert surgical and radiology reports in November.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>Suzanne White, a partner at Leigh Day, said Feehily had remained committed to keeping his fans informed about his health while dealing with an \u201cextremely challenging\u201d period.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>\u201cMark very much appreciates the continued support,\u201d she said. \u201cIn order to respect the ongoing court process, he will not be commenting at this time.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Why Mark Feehily stopped touring with Westlife<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Feehily stepped down from touring with Westlife in February 2024 after a brief hiatus in late 2022.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/>His health struggles have affected his ability to perform with the group, although he has continued to remain involved in broadcasting.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"62\"\/>In December 2025, Feehily shared an update with fans after the band launched its major world tour.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>He said it had been difficult watching Westlife begin the tour knowing he could not be there with them, while expressing pride in the group and gratitude for the support he had received throughout his career.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/>Feehily also explained that he was not yet physically or mentally ready to undertake a major world tour.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"70\"\/>\u201cAll of this really drives home the honest truth that I&#8217;m simply not ready to take on a massive world tour yet,\u201d he wrote.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"73\"\/>\u201cMy body and my mind need time.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"75\"\/>He added that continuing to work in a less physically demanding capacity was important for him and said he felt fortunate to be able to take on a radio role.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"77\"\/>Despite being unable to return to the stage for Westlife\u2019s world tour, Feehily has taken on broadcast work, including hosting Mark Feehily\u2019s Musical Icons on RTE Radio 1.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/english\/hollywood\/news\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-sues-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-in-200000-lawsuit-over-weight-loss-surgery-alleges-recurring-sepsis-led-to-stomach-removal-surgeon-denies-negligence\/articleshow\/134510141.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter over alleged complications following weight-loss surgery. 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-31"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi-150x150.avif","medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi-300x169.avif","medium_large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","1536x1536":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","2048x2048":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-small":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-small-tall":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-small-square":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-small-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-medium-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif","blogsy-wide":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/westlife-star-mark-feehily-is-suing-bariatric-surgeon-nick-carter-over-alleged-complications-followi.avif"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8709732a479614e7a8aa24d3eb1b239f30dc6d90c61464ed495001e7a469d856?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":"0","magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"Westlife star Mark Feehily is suing bariatric surgeon Nick Carter over alleged complications following weight-loss surgery. 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