Liver results normal now!
 

Hi guys I have been off the plonk 7 weeks now and things are looking up - back at work, sleeping better and eating like a horse. Relationships with family and work now better.
When I came off the drink I saw my doctor 7 weeks ago and told her I was a binge drinker and drinking often by myself mainly at weekends. 2 bottles of vodka and douzens of cans of lager at weekends. I went for a blood test and my ALT readings came back as 403 when it should be below 45! I was advised to be abstinent and have a fresh set done in a few weeks. I went to AA every night and got my life back on track. I got my fresh results back this week and my ALT is now 16 which my doc says is good news and there is no advanced damage to my liver.
I had given it a good pounding with drink so was lucky!
I have learnt though not to use this as an excuse thinking "my liver results are now normal so I can drink again". I know I cannot even have one drink. If I have one my mind keeps chasing that Euphoric feeling and tells me to have more. Before I know it I will lose control for days on end.
Not becoming complacent is the key and I will continue to attend AA. I am now keeping life simple and not trying to do 100 things at once.
Thanks for all your support online to date as well.:thanks

Glad your figures are better Bobby - great news :)

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That's wonderful to hear Bobby. Glad things are looking up for you. :)

what wonderful news. I am so happy for you.

Hi Bigbobby, that is excellent news. I had a similar experience. When I was drinking my liver tests were barely acceptable for me to have a surgery on my neck. After one year, I had them checked and they were good too. It really is amazing how the body can heal. Congratulations on 7 weeks. Well done. I agree the key is to remember how sick we were. To never forget. SR is a great place. Stick around. :c011:

So happy you received good results Bobby!!!! Way to go, and keep up the good work!

That's great news, Bobby! Always hopeful and encouraging to hear of this improvement in health.

What a relief for you. Great news!

I'm so glad you're doing well.