Hey. mine was similar, bout a year.
Drinking everyday was just what I did. For many years. Thought nothing could touch me because I was in good shape. Heck, the last 5 years of playing competitive hockey, I was drunk every game...every.single.one. Drinking a mickey of fireball in my truck before heading into the arena was just part of the routine...then beer after. For some reason It wasn't until I had surgery for a hernia, things changed. Quick.
Thought drinking would always be part of my life. SR has been a blessing to show me how to live life sober.
keep coming back. I know how painful pancreatitis is...argh.