optimist92

Thanks for the advice everyone, it's been helpful..I have done some research and that's why I came to this thread before bringing it up to her personally. I understand how stressful/painful surgery can be (as I have gone through surgeries myself) and I came here to prevent over stepping my boundaries. The risk for possible blood clots was what worries me the most, thanks for clearing this up. I really appreciate it. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

i want to help and encourage her but I know being active is a way of helping manage the sleeve being done in the first place. I'm kindly asking for advice, from people who have had the same situation. I don't want to over step my boundaries, hence why I thought of coming to this forum first. I'm sorry if it came off rude or uncaring. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Hi, I have a friend that just had Bariatric Surgery, I believe she had the sleeve done if I remember correctly and she has been post op for 3.5 weeks now. I noticed she only walks around the inside of her apartment, and that's about it. She has literally spent her time watching TV, gaming, and watching YouTube on foods she's planning on eating after she's ok to have regular food again. Of course, aside from doing things outside the house like getting groceries, that's really the only she puts any effort into walking or just doing anything. She has gone on short walk 3 times with the dog since the surgery (no big deal...Wasn't expecting her to run a half marathon) I'm trying to be supportive but seeing her choose gaming and other tasks (where sitting down is primary) over exercise is starting to worry me. She does express when she's in pain and I completely understand and I tell her to relax and take it easy, but it's driving me insane on how irresponsible (I guess we can call it that) she is being. She's doing the shakes as required, started the soft foods stage, and has quickly learned (4-5 times already) that she can't eat as much as she used to. I don't want to be harsh considering she did have the procedure done...But where is the line drawn between being supportive and wanting HER to be proactive?? I suggested to her to maybe start off using 5 lb weights to start doing something, and she hasn't touched them at all. Please help. Should I give her more time? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk