Therpy, if you've been a heavy drinker for 40+ years you really need to consider stopping. I'm very close to you in the number of years and it's taking a toll on my body. I'm going thru some liver tests right now and I'm scared! Don't have final results yet so I'm not going to panic yet, but.... I'm on 24th day sober and I intend to stay that way. If I can do it so can you.