brit789

So I have a dr appt tomorrow to find out what damage I've done to myself and I am terrified. Today would've been day 8 but I screwed up yesterday and drank about 12 beers. I'm so mad at myself and of course I've felt horrible all day. I am so scared of what I'm going to find out tomorrow. My whole right side hurts up to my shoulder. Ugh I am sooo scared. Those of you that pray please pray for me. It's going to be a long night

Dee74

I think everyone feels terrified Brit - but most of us found things weren't as bad as we feared - I hope you'll find that too

whatever you do resist the urge to drink again - it just doesn't help....

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MamaGoat

Sending you prayers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

My liver levels were high and cholesteral through the roof and blood pressure very high when I first quit drinking. In 4 months of not drinking everything was good and normal. The body is amazing at healing it's self if given the chance. I think I caught it in the nick of time whew!

brit789

I really hope that is the case. I'm only 26! And I am a mom. I want to have a lot of healthy, happy years ahead of me! I am disgusted with myself. I don't know how I let myself get to this point. I hate it

Dollyangel17

I was the same Brit when I quit over 9 months ago...terrified of what the doctor was going to tell me. I was relieved when all checked out okay.

Welcome aboard!

Anna

Brit, you can can't change what's happened, but you can stop drinking now and take the best care of yourself that you can. Good for you for going to the dr tomorrow. Let us know how it turns out.

Rar

Prayers going out for you Brit.

Cleomie

Praying for you, too.

Silvy69

I actually waited 3 months to get a check up and boy did I have pains all over and thought my liver was gone and kidneys.. everything turned out fine and I am healthy and sober. Be positive our bodies are incredible and have a lot of healing power. But you need to really stop drinking because you can't get better and heal if you continue drinking. Good Luck I will pray for you. Sil

SoberBike

Praying for you Britt, I had my lab work done today and will follow-up on Wed.

MythOfSisyphus

Wishing you well, Brit789. It's late here so maybe you've already has your appt with the doc. While none of us can say what you'll find I will say that most people let their fears get the best of them. Try to just give in to/accept it. It probably won't be as bad as you fear. But in any event, it is what it is.

The best thing right now is to just figure out how to put that drink down. As the old saying goes when you find yourself in a hole STOP DIGGING! The body is a remarkable machine and it will do a lot to heal the damage once you stop poisoning it.

I hope the news is good.

FeelingGreat

Brit at 26 I'm sure your body will have the ability to recover but only if you stay sober. Tell your doctor about your relapse, so he/she knows you're struggling.

flutter

I just want to say how proud I am of you for seeing a doctor, it's really scary and too many people don't do it. Hang in there!

brit789

Thanks guys. Well we had freezing rain all night last night so schools are closed and my drs office called and said they are closed today too and they will call me back to reschedule. I'm kind of relieved I didn't have to go today but at the same time I just want to get it over with! It's always gotta be something :/

Rar

I understand your mixed feelings about the appointment, but there is a silver lining. If you don't drink, your liver enzymes will be lower than if you had gone today.

brit789

Haha yeah I thought of that. I am glad bc i know they have to be thru the roof and that would've terrified me. But then on the other hand I wish I would've gone today bc I know that fear would be more motivation!

Rar

Every day you don't drink, your body will be repairing.

brit789

I sure hope so!

TigerLili

I have found that not knowing is scarier and harder than knowing. Good luck!

ErikT

It IS scary but getting checked out is the best thing to do....but you know that. If they don't call back...make sure YOU call THEM....and don't drink.