Heartbroken mom vows to get ‘justice’ for daughter, 40, who died after travelling to Turkey for weight reduction surgical procedure – as canine groomer’s tragic remaining Facebook put up revealed

The heartbroken mother has vowed to get justice for her daughter who died after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery.

Hayley Butler, 40, died following gastric sleeve weight loss procedure in Turkey, her mother, Gillian Moore, has today confirmed.

The bariatric procedure involves cutting away a large part of a patient’s stomach to leave behind a smaller ‘sleeve’, reducing their appetite and calorie intake. 

She said: ‘There is a lot I could say – but I want to bury her first. I want to get justice for her.’

Ms Moore described her death as ‘a nightmare’, saying she was still awaiting the results of a post-mortem and did not want to comment further today. 

Hayley Butler, 40, pictured, died following gastric sleeve weight loss surgery in Turkey

Hayley’s mother, Gillian Moore, right, said: ‘I want to get justice for her’

Butler was the owner of Diva Dogs, a successful dog grooming salon in the Shipfield area of Norwich

Ms Butler was the owner of Diva Dogs, a successful dog grooming salon in the Shipfield area of Norwich. 

It is believed that Ms Butler headed out to Turkey after announcing on September 23 on her Facebook page for Diva Dogs that she was going away, although she did not say she was having surgery.

Her post said: ‘Hi!! Just to let everyone know I’m now off until the 14th October.

‘I won’t have my diary with me when I’m away so I’ll reply to any message when I return on the 14th October!’ See you all soon!’

Ms Moore updated her daughter’s page on October 12 with a post saying: ‘On behalf of Hayley: We need to let you know that Hayley won’t be available for the foreseeable period, and until further notice.

‘Hayley will make you all aware upon return to work, but until then, we ask you to please respect our privacy, and withhold from contacting us during this time. Thank you, Hayley’s Mum.’

But Ms Moore, of Barton Turf near Norwich, announced her daughter’s death on Facebook last Saturday in a post which described her as ‘beautiful’.

Her post added: ‘I am heartbroken she was cruelly taken from me this week. She was my soulmate, friend and my rock.

‘My life will never be the same without her. Words cannot explain what me and my family are going through.’

It currently remains unclear when Butler’s death took place

Ms Butler was a dog groomer and many paid tributes discribing her as ‘beautiful’

Tributes have poured in for the dog groomer

Describing her friend and colleague, Jessica Carter said: ‘There’s so much to say about Hayley it’s impossible to fit it all into words.

‘She was just unapologetically Hayley.

‘She was amazing at her job and so knowledgeable. I’ve been a groomer for 10 years and I learnt so much from her.

‘But she wasn’t just a dog groomer, she was really funny, she was bright, she was bubbly, she had this contagious laugh and could make anyone laugh.

‘It’s a shock to everyone – she was so young and it just feels so cruel.

Customers of Butler’s also took to social media to share their tributes following her tragic passing with tributes being left outside her store.

One said: ‘There are some people in this world that make everything seem better, Hayley was one of them.

‘She always smiled and we would usually have a giggle about something or other.

‘She was lovely to our furry girls and us.

‘I feel lucky that I met Hayley, it’s a privilege to have known such a lovely person.’