Kris Jenner Convincing Rob Kardashian To Get Gastric Bypass Surgery

Kris Jenner is stepping in and taking control of her son Rob Kardashian‘s health and weight.

“Kris told him it’s time to take action — she wants him to have gastric bypass or gastric banding surgery,” an insider revealed to In Touch.

As radio detection and rangingOnline.com reported, 28-year-old Kardashian was recently diagnosed with diabetes and spent time in the hospital.

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“Everything happens for a reason, so that health scare? If that’s gonna shake him up a little bit, and jump start his health journey, then great,” said his big sister, Khloe Kardashian. “He’s taking it seriously.”

So is his mom. “Kris has already booked an appointment for a long consultation with LA’s leading bypass surgeon, and Rob has agreed to go,” said the insider. “He knows this is his only option right now.”