thomas11

Yesterday a couple friends stopped by to check on me etc...and these are friends who I would normally have some drinks with and maybe watch some sports or throw something on the grill. Especially on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Would be lying if I didn't say that the thought crossed my mind more than it should have, but it did. It would have felt so good and normal to be mixing up a few, yukking it up with these guys (and they brought their dogs) so it was like a party. Thankfully, this was a sober party and we still enjoyed each others company. Have a sober weekend everyone.

SoberLeigh

Glad you had a good time, Jeff.

Those drinking thoughts and urges will fade with time.

How are you feeling?

Dee74

I'm glad you resisted Jeff.

Like I've said before as painful as this must all be it's also a really golden chance for you to change your life for good

have a good sober weekend mate

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thomas11

Good morning Soberleigh, morning are best for me. Wake up optimistic and have energy. As the day goes on I tire somewhat easily. But overall I can't complain, seems the excruciating pain is under control which is like a huge monkey off my back. Thank you for asking.

thomas11

Dee, I simply cannot drink while on these narcotics. I think that's how people die. They use poor judgement while drunk, take a fistful of strong pain medication and don't wake up. That being said, yesterday was the first time I had an urge. Hoping it will continue to fade over the next 6 weeks. Thanks Dee. Later I'll send you a PM.

Dee74

I'll be in bed but I'll read it tomorrow

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thomas11

The same thoughts as I had yesterday crept into my brain today. Yesterday was beautiful, perfect day for some drinking. Today stormy and raining, perfect day for some drinking. Lots of good stuff on TV and my wife and I finally get some time together with peace and quiet, which has been a rarity lately. Anyway, did not and will not drink. But the AV is there, throwing a little fit.

Dee74

It will be there for a while. Best thing to do is starve it Jeff

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CaseyW

Glad you're not drinking, thomas11.

My urges have diminished a bit each and every day on this road. I'm also coming to truly believe this time around that they're just urges, they don't mean I have to actually listen to them no matter how loudly they scream. They'll go away in time. And as long as I don't take that first drink no matter what, I can't take the second or the third or the tenth.

Keep checking in here, you're on the right path.

Mac1

Good on you Thomas for staying in control. My Av is definitely much louder during nice weather. Annoying yes but I don't let it take over events any more.