Ceres

Hello David,

It's a marvel at what we can put into our bodies and end up still relatively okay. Alcoholism is such a slow way to go. But, ultimately it'll lead to death. I read once that the average lifespan of a male chronic alcoholic was 54. I'm not sure how accurate that study was but my own father died from liver disease at 47. I'm guessing with little ones you're a few years away from 54 - So, congrats for treating it early!

Of course there is something worse than failing livers and death... What we do and what happens to us before we get there.

daphne

hi David
You seem to be doing great well done. Friends of mine split up after the stress of IVF so know what it can do to you.
I have told my partner my problems but 2 ashamed to tell others and also it would be professional suicide if my work ever found out.
I have problems with my liver enzymes. On the physical exam everything fine, like you no sign of juandice , had an untrasound and liver normal on that too
Not until bloods back that found out my GGT enzyme 750 (should be around 30 or 40) So now see a consultant as trying to discover cause and they not suggesting alcohol cause yet.
So I would wait until bloods back as they give you more info, Hopefully no damage . Men can drink a load more than women before damage sets in.
Keep up good work
I managed 6 weeks before but started drinking again. Now struggling with zero alcohol again.
I am waiting to see counsellor as I think that will make a difference

intention

Very courageous, David. You have taken a huge step. I hope the bloods come back as the doc predicts and then you can move on to the next step.