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MBS is associated with a higher risk of divorce or separation compared to the general population, particularly within the first five years post-surgery.
Be aware that your relationship dynamics may change significantly after surgery. While many relationships improve, there is a statistically higher risk of separation. Proactive communication and counseling can help navigate these changes.
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In the Swedish Obese Subjects cohort... the cumulative incidence of divorce or separation after MBS was 9.4% at 4 years and 17.1% at 10 years, compared with 5.5% and 11.6% in matched controls... adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) was 1.28... In the same study’s registry arm... the aHR for divorce versus population controls was 1.41
Why this rating
Based on large cohort studies and registry data, but observational in nature.
Source
The Implications of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery on Psychosocial and Relational Health: A Narrative Review
Tommaso Dionisi et al. · Obesity Surgery · 2025
DOI 10.1007/s11695-025-08193-w
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