The context of the following conversation is Tracy was really slow to move, because they just got out of surgery.:
Tracy says I had a major operation..
The friend responds wow, what really happened.
Tracy responds I got diabetes and just got out of surgery..
The friend responds I hope it went well.
Tracy responds yes, I was told not to pull off any scabs as they protect it for reopening.
The friend responds sure as removing them could actually cause you slow to move.