Report: Donda West's Death Not Caused By Surgery

Given the results of the autopsy I don't blame the plastic surgeon for what happened to Ms. West. I am sure she signed documents that explained the risk of the procedure especially if you have a pre-existing condition. I think what happened to her is extremely sad and unfortunate. There is a lesson here for all of us and that is to educate ourselves about the dangers of elective surgery, to understand that with surgery there is always risk and to treat our bodies as temples; with love, respect and care.

Sent by Stephanie M. White | 6:46 AM | 1-11-2008

The sad truth is that after Dr. West passing, it has little or no effect on the amount of plastic surgeries still done in this country. Every year, the amount of plastic surgeries increase drastically even with women of color. I live in a region that accounts for the third-leading plastic surgeries done in the country. There have been a few tragic stories reported in past years, but do you think that stops folks even to the tune of teenagers getting them as high school graduation gifts?

Now to Jan Adams, due to Doctor/Patient confidentiality, I understand he can't say much. But I would really want to know why he'll take on such surgeries while other doctors refused due to the pre-existing condition.

Sent by Moji | 4:09 PM | 1-11-2008

I'm sorry for Ms. West and her family, however, the rush to judgement by the court of public opinion is equally tragic. The doctor is no saint but he should get what he deserves given evidence from a proper investigation not a witch hunt from the media. Emily Dickenson said "Be careful underneath the surgeons knife, lurks the the culprit life." The media needs to read this next time they do a hatchet job on someone!!

Sent by Hopkins | 6:33 PM | 1-11-2008