Gastric Bypass Divorce - Myth or Fact?

As referenced in several articles I've read, including "Gastric bypass surgery has its risks, including divorce", divorce is considered a common side-effect of gastric bypass surgery. In part the article reads:

"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."

The percentage of divorces after WLS are usually quoted as 70-80%. That's a lot of divorces... but the national average is pretty high too so perhaps it's not really a symptom of WLS but just reflects the current averages. At any rate, I can't say my marriage is perfect and divorce has already been discussed at times -- does having WLS mean I'm doomed? I doubt it.

And I kinda have to chuckle at the quote that obesity "often makes people self-conscious and lowers self-esteem". If I had any more self-esteem and self-regard I'd be downright dangerous. I believe in boundaries and have excellent self-esteem. I stand up for myself and get downright angry when people are disrespectful to me.

I manage men in my job every day - and I'm pretty sure most of them think I'm a bitch at times because I'm clear about what I want, when I want it done and I'm tell them that they have disappointed me if they fail. (But I don't scream and yell about it either - so it's probably better than having some raging angry guy telling you where to shove it!)

Bottom line? I worry about this divorce thing. But on the other hand, if I'm going to be young, energetic, outgoing, funny, pretty and thinner... would I really have anything to worry about even if I did get divorced? LOL! Doubtful!