Thanks Mike. This my 2nd time after a warning from my cardiologist. First time, I was 35 and had 2 young children. I stopped for 5 years for them. It wasn't easy and I seem to remember being angry a lot. After improvements to my heart muscle, I gradually started drinking again, for 17 years. Vodka was the drink of choice. Probably a fifth a night. Never drank before 5. Now, after seeing the Doc, I'm doing it for myself. Retiring in 4 years, I hope. Married for 34 years. Don't feel angry this time. Actually feel lucky to have made it this long and if my cardiologist believes, I'm going to believe as well. My biggest fear are the long entrenched lifestyle stuff built up over decades.
Thanks again!