Bariatric surgery leads to more divorces and marriages, says study

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A bariatric surgeryindicated for those with a high Body Mass Index (BMI), is a procedure that brings several benefits to the body, as it reduces the risk of the individual developing diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Now, researchers have discovered the effects that the procedure brings to relationships loving, both for singles and for those who are married.

According to the study of Sahlgrenska Academy, department of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, bariatric surgery can cause an increase in divorces and also marriages. The reason: the change in Lifestyle of the patient, which leads to significant changes in the social aspect.

The researchers saw that, while singles feel more willing and confident to meet new people, those who are already committed need to adapt to the new routine with their partner to avoid separations.

more than the slimmingthe intervention leads to an increase in quality of life and self esteem – justifications for a greater willingness to invest in social relations. Patients become more extroverted and vain, facilitating the beginning of a new relationship.

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The study highlights that, ironically, the procedure also causes more breakups and divorces. The reasons are unclear, but the researchers suggest that the patient’s new lifestyle may negatively impact the relationship. In addition, increased self-confidence helps people break out of potentially harmful attachments. abusive.

“It is important to emphasize that bariatric surgery does not automatically cause problems. Previous investigations show that most relationships are strengthened or do not change”, points out the professor Per-Arne Svensson, who leads the research. The intention is to show a projection of the changes in the patient’s social life to advance support psychologicalif necessary.