Overweight with health issues

[SleeplessinSeattle53]

Not my son, my husband's. He's 22 and doesn't live at home any more. He has health issues which are not linked to his weight but it's causing them to be worse. Dr has told him he has liver issues. He refuses to do anything about it - over eats, doesn't exercise. DH is at his wit's end worrying about it and doesn't know how to tackle it. Every time he sees him he's put weight on - he's at least 7 stone overweight.

Any advice?

Anyone?

If he won’t listen to a doctor he’s unlikely to listen to anyone else, including his dad. It must be very concerning but I doubt there’s anything you can do.

This is so tough. If health problems won't make him address his weight what will? Unless he's scared of change? Thinks he won't be able to do it?
Slimming World May be a good call, as it is achievable, and also shows how to make healthier versions of classic favourites. At 7 stone overweight he'd see a 6/7 lb loss in the first week.
Would he accept a direct 'intervention' from Dad? Could Dad offer to pay for SW?

Thanks, I think he's just not taking it seriously. Makes half-hearted comments about needing to do something about it but never does. His health condition is under control at the moment so I don't think he sees the urgency.

GP might be able to offer 12 weeks free membership to a slimming club face to face or online and they have social prescribers. You should be able to Google what is available in your area. As others have mentioned there isn’t much you can do.
I am overweight and I know it. I’ve found it difficult to accept any comments from my mum because it feels like judgement (she focuses on my weight rather than any other achievements in my life) so it may push him further away.
a different approach might be to stop talking/mentioning health/weight but your oh taking a general interest in his life (Is his son happy/does he work/is he depressed) and seeing if his son wants to spend time with him going for walks or is there an active hobby they can do together?
the fact he has told you he has liver problems is a positive sign but starting a diet is scary so he may be wanting help. Starting to be physically active/doing something for enjoyment can lead to other changes. I’m pretty sure exercise can help reduce fatty liver even if you remain at the same weight.

xx

How far away does he live? Is he close enough that DH ciujd go on a regular walk with him, swimming or suggest starting C25K together?

Well at the moment a half hour drive but he's due to move abroad to continue his studies.