Bariatric surgery can significantly change your life in a multitude of ways. One area that can benefit is your love life.
Possible Relationship Changes After Bariatric Surgery
Studies have shown that bariatric surgery promotes an improved quality of life. For some, it helps them become more social and in turn, be more open to dating.
In one study, it shows that bariatric surgery patients are more likely to find a new partner or get married. However, it also shows that there is an increased chance of separation or divorce. One reason is that higher self-esteem may encourage patients to leave unhealthy relationships.
The study emphasized that bariatric surgery doesn’t automatically lead to dysfunctional relationships. Previous studies show that most relationships after bariatric surgery are strengthened or remained unchanged.
Weight Loss Surgery and Your Sex Life
Some studies suggest that bariatric surgery may improve the sex lives of both men and women. These improvements may happen quickly and could be long-lasting too.
For sexually active obese men, this could mean better erections while for women, it could be better arousal, lubrication, and less pain.
There’s also evidence of improvements in orgasm and sexual satisfaction following bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery and Reproductive Health
If conceiving has been a struggle for you, you will be happy to know that bariatric surgery can lead to an improvement in reproductive health.
Several studies have shown that after bariatric surgery, patients could have improved sex profiles and may even have a resolution for their PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), a common hindrance for women to conceive.
In many studies, it shows that there’s an improved maternal and fetal outcome following bariatric surgery compared to untreated obese women.
Is bariatric surgery right for you?
There’s a lot of things to consider before committing to bariatric surgery. It can be confusing, overwhelming, and scary at times. We, at the New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville, are committed to helping you.
We have well-experienced and friendly staff to help you with every step of the way. We also offer a ton of resources to help determine if you are a qualified candidate. One of which is our FREE Info Sessions (available both live and online) to help you understand the process before, during, and after surgery.
If you want to register for the In-Person seminar with our surgeons please call (865) 541-4500. You can also view our convenient Online Seminar anytime at https://newlifeseminar.premiersurgical.com/.
New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery is part of Premier Surgical Bariatrics in Knoxville, Tennessee. New LIfe is affiliated with the Parkwest Center for Bariatric Surgery, part of Covenant Health Bariatric Services.
References:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180328123926.htm
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/scientific-impact-papers/sip_17.pdf