Side effects may include . . .

Written on July 7, 2004 by David C. Sarnacki

KSHB/Scribbs reports on divorce as a “social side effect” of gastric bypass surgery.

Sue Vorenberg writes (excerpt):
Losing a spouse over the surgery might sound strange, but the weight loss can change the dynamics in a relationship. Obesity often makes people self-conscious and lowers self-esteem. As that changes, the social dynamics around the obese person also change, said Joel Yager, a psychology professor at the University of New Mexico who specializes in eating disorders.

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