In a shocking revelation, the untimely death of Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the legendary Elvis Presley, has been linked to complications from a bariatric surgery she underwent years ago. The 54-year-old singer-songwriter was found unresponsive at her home in Calabasas, California, in January 2023, and later died in the hospital.

The autopsy report, recently made public, indicates that Presley's death was caused by a sequelae of a small bowel obstruction, a known long-term complication of bariatric surgery. This obstruction was the result of adhesions that developed post-surgery, leading to a strangulated small bowel.

Dr. Juan Carrillo, the Deputy Medical Examiner, noted that Presley had been dealing with a distended abdomen for years. Despite experiencing abdominal pain for several months prior to her death, Presley did not seek medical attention. She also suffered from severe metabolic acidosis, a condition characterized by a buildup of acid in the body due to kidney disease or failure.

On the fateful day of her death, Presley complained of abdominal pain. Her ex-husband, reportedly Danny Keough, found her in cardiac arrest upon his return from dropping their children at school. In the emergency room, Presley experienced life-threatening heart rhythms, leading to the implantation of a temporary pacemaker. However, a scan revealed that she had already suffered a severe anoxic brain injury. Her condition worsened, and she was pronounced dead 20 minutes after going into cardiac arrest at 4:48 p.m.

The toxicology report revealed the presence of oxycodone, an antidepressant, and substances used to treat opioid addiction in Presley's system at the time of her death. However, these did not contribute to her demise. The report also highlighted Presley's history of overmedicating, alcohol abuse, and illicit drug use, although she had reportedly been clean since 2015.

Presley's death has shed light on the potential long-term complications of bariatric surgery, a type of weight loss surgery. A small bowel obstruction, as in Presley's case, is a partial or complete blockage of the small intestine. This condition can lead to abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, bloating, dehydration, fever, lack of appetite, severe constipation, and abdominal distension.

The severity and progression of symptoms depend on the type or degree of the blockage. If left untreated, the blockages can cause complications including a perforation or hole in the bowel, and compromised blood supply to the bowel section, which can be life-threatening.

Presley's untimely death has left a void in the music industry and in the hearts of her loved ones. Her mother, Priscilla, described her as "the most passionate, strong, and loving woman I have ever known." As fans and family mourn her loss, her death serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks associated with weight loss surgeries and the importance of regular medical check-ups.