living with liver disease, some of the symptoms I ignored before my cirrhosis diagnosis

some of the symptoms I ignored before my cirrhosis diagnosis
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[@DougMacDonald-w1f]

I just told my doctor watching you videos is like going to Church for me.Thank you!

[@jesussaves1827]

Turn to Jesus He loves you, He is the healer of the body And savior of the soul, There is True Hope in Jesus, God protects Psalms 91, He is the God of miracles Acts 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved Jesus alone saves Trust Him with your salvation John 3:16 1 Corinthians 15 1-4 Moreover Brethren, i declare unto you the gospel which i preached unto you, which also ye have received, and with wherein ye stand By which also ye are saved, if you keep in memory what i preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain, For i delivered unto you first of all that which i also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures, Take care

[@completelytransparent6320]

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[@liberty5069]

I can't tell you how valuable this information is for the rest of us battling addiction, especially to alcohol. Hearing your personal account is enough for me to stop.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for telling me that! It's the exact reason I am doing this!!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@davidonewayticket3388]

You are the Sign God has sent me😢

[@ABC-48483]

I'm about 22 minutes in and I'm in awe your still alive dude.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! I still am myself!!! God bless😊

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

Yes he is too young to have experienced all this 😞

[@rabon223]

I live in North Carolina my wife had all the symptoms that you were talking about. It’s just that hers happened within a couple of months went from being OK to having a liver transplant. She had her transplant at Duke University hospital. The transplant was successful, but she still has complications. She hast to take 70 odd pills a day, but I thank God every day for the donor and the surgeons for saving my wife’s life.

[@Trim87xox]

I started drinking when i lost my son last year ive got into such a dark hole drinkimg everyday.. 2 days sober just found your channel..thankyou ❤

[@westcoastfrisco]

Hope you pull through. Its worth the fight.

[@Trim87xox]

I appreciate this so much ❤

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

Your son would never wish an illness on you and would want you to make good choices. 💯%

[@Wannabe1979]

Study Stoicism

[@Trim87xox]

@Wannabe1979 great comment really helped thanks mate .. did for 36 years finally broke when I had my whole world ripped apart

[@Trusttheprocess28]

I hope, that with people recovering out loud like you do,that we can break the stigma towards addiction. 🤗

[@Mmoose712]

Absolutely!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I really hope so too!!! I hope you are having a wonderful day today!!! Thank you!!! God bless😊😊❤❤

[@Onelethalangel69]

Yessss🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am blind. I am a interventionist. I am educated that money was paid. B u t because I choose to help those Recovery of hurt, habits and hangup in is not just substances. Could be sex for Joe. Food for Austin but cloths for Samantha. Anything in your life that is 100% interfering with a "healthy" lifestyle. I 100% get looked down upon by the secular and religion world. I am a Christian I follow God. I.must.be __________(fill in that blank hypocrite) Weball have been treated ^different ^. It is called empathy with NO strings or conditions attached. You. And others like you=us! #WErockTheWorld🎉

[@pressurewashingchainsawmas8118]

16 days sober.

[@jts841]

@@pressurewashingchainsawmas8118 still sober?

[@professionalasexual172]

Keep going!!! ❤

[@jonyeager318]

I hope you're still sober and don't listen to people that says that ain't shit, because it is. I pray you still are and I can promise you'll be a much happier person if you stay sober, I promise you that! 💯 ❤

[@lilbucko]

How you doing?

[@gybx4094]

In the final stages of my alcoholism, I was mixing 151 proof Bacardi with 100 proof vodka and Boones farm on an empty stomach. I was losing my internal organs. Liver enzymes were out of sight high. A DUI forced me to stop. I had to take Antabuse. Now, I've been totally sober for nearly 21 years. My body has healed. I'm so thankful there's no alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or caffeine in my body. Healthy food, cold water, exercise, and wholesome living. Thank God.

[@Jonesies1169]

Marijuana has in some way helped be abstain from alcohol.

[@tjs1189]

What a change. That’s amazing. 20+ years sober after that is amazing. Your current life is almost exactly what I’m trying to achieve (except I like caffeine).

[@aslansgirl9014]

Your story then, in those awful, horrifying, terrifying days, and your story now are such a COURAGEOUS testament to the human spirit. Thank you & God bless you for sharing. 🙏 I could see the sadness in your eyes right before your daughter came in and it just touches my heart your willingness to share yourself and your story to others so that hopefully they may not have to suffer like you have. I think alcohol is the worst, most insidious drug in our society. It is made to appear so “cool” and “harmless” and necessary for a good time. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s all lies and it’s harmed, and continues to harm so many. I’m so proud of you - I can see how when you think back to your addiction and how you had to force the poison down even when your body was telling you no - it makes you sad. It’s such a dark place that you ESCAPED from and for that reason ALONE, you should be SO PROUD of yourself! No matter what tomorrow brings your way, you escaped the demon that is alcohol. Praise God and may He bless you and keep you! And your family as well. 🙌🙏❤️✝️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Wow!!!! This is such a beautiful comment!!! You really can see right into my soul. You are so right. I almost start crying when I talk about this often. It makes me so sad to think about how deep into my addiction that I really was. Thank you so much for everything you have said here!!! This just really made my day!!!! God bless😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@bonniequick7017]

I’m so sorry that you felt so bad today. I could tell by your face that you were not feeling well. Hope you have a restful sleep tonight and are much better tomorrow.

[@Kristen10-22]

Oh LD I’m so sorry you’re not feeling good. I could just tell by hearing your voice. I pray you start feeling a lil bit better tomorrow. ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Kristen!!!! You really are such a foundation to this channel. It would not be the same without you! I promise you!!!!! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk wow I am honored to be a part of it. If u post email let me know

[@petervanderlinden9776]

​a special shout out to Kristen , to you LD and It was Amber or Amy who texted me. Your sincerity means so much.❤❤❤❤

[@Kristen10-22]

@@petervanderlinden9776 Peter you are way too kind. Wishing and praying nothing but the best for you!!! Hugs and prayers Kristen

[@Kristen10-22]

If anyone has ever made u feel less than let me tell ya U are so much MORE THAN!!!! U r GOLDEN

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so kind!😊

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I get it that’s all… you really are ya know

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk ♥️💕♥️

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk just keeping it real! U truly are

[@dianejones4276]

Howdy all. Thank you LD for your channel and all rhe info you give us. Thanks everyone for the comments and support. It is making a huge positive impact on my life

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hello!!! You are so welcome!!! I am so happy to hear that these videos are helping you!!! Everytime someone tells me that, it motivates me so much, so thank you!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@dianejones4276]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you . Your struggles and bravery are so welcome, no matter the length of our sobrieties. The evilness of alcohol never tires of trying to touch us. Prayers to you my friend.

[@Orangestanley64]

I could add so much commentary to what you’ve said here based on my experiences with my husband. He refused to accept any thing was wrong with him except GERD. Even after his hospitalization the first time. He fought me on taking meds and anything to help him. He died 7 weeks after his diagnosis. You’re very lucky to be alive and the Lord has for sure spared you to spread your story. I comment on your posts all the time so people can see that death is a real possibility. I’m grateful for you.

[@Laura-hk4th]

My daughter began throwing up blood suddenly, had 17 bags of blood transfusions. Surgery to stop bleeding. ICU a week. Passed away. They didn’t tell me at the time, they were really just preserving her because she was an organ donor. Month prior, Dr said 3 months to live. She gave a blind person sight & two people each a kidney. I miss her so much. I pray everyone knows Jesus as Savior! She & I were granted prayer together before they intubated her. That was Jesus, because it was seriously an absolute miracle they even let me in there! I know now she’s in heaven, and that really is a blessing to know without doubt where she is now until we meet again! Thank you for sharing & I pray you help many people survive & you are healed completely

[@ShadesOClarity]

I am so sorry.

[@alejandromoreno5056]

i'm sorry for your loss, miss. i'm sure she is in heaven

[@martiniguy1920]

My aunt did too and had to get a TIP procedure

[@martiniguy1920]

Extreme back pain?

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@martiniguy1920 Pancreatitis and also cancer of the pancreatitis tends to have pain that radiates from the abdomen to the back. In LD's case his back was killing him.

[@josephgreen2008]

Hi LD. Hope you feel better soon That was about as concise a video as anyone can expect when it comes to symptoms of liver disease. Hopefully many out there will listen to the message and act. 91 days sober.

[@david_fl507]

congrats joseph. hard to believe, but on april 11, i start month 5.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey there!!! Long time no see!!! So happy to talk to you again!!! Man.... 91 days is so awesome!!! I am so proud of you!!!! Thank you so much for letting me know!!! I hope that you are having a wonderful day today! God bless😊😊😊😊

[@josephgreen2008]

April the 11th ill be thinking about you Dave. My birthday is on the 11th!!! Congrats for the up and coming 5 months !! ​@@david_fl507

[@josephgreen2008]

​@@liverdisease-qb6rkThanks LD. Hope you are feeling better.All the best as always!

[@Kristen10-22]

Everyone here are the best people I’ve never met in my life !!!

[@JackiePena-h4z]

Kristen I couldn’t agree with you more. You are so encouraging. 😊

[@jeffedmundson2044]

How sweet!

[@amandaflaherty7528]

Ugh, couldn't agree more!! Love you 💕💕💞

[@Kristen10-22]

@@amandaflaherty7528 love u right back Amanda .. been so busy I miss you and think of u lots Prayers for a good day. This eclipse has us all runnin ragged lol

[@Kristen10-22]

@@JackiePena-h4z as are you! Prayers for a fast work day. Have a great day xxxxxx

[@Kristen10-22]

This hurts my ❤ to listen to again. God has you in his palm. I don’t like hearing a friend has been so deathly sick.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Kristen. It's why I talk about this everyday. This is such a horrible disease to have. I don't want to see anyone else have to go through this!!! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk ♥️♥️♥️

[@rondavezina7755]

Withdrawal is what always made me go back. The shaking was to easy for people detect and at work it was awful i had to have little on my lunch. Not for a buzz but to just look and feel normal.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I can totally relate. I would shake so bad, I couldn't hold anything in my hands. Thank you so much for being here! God blesz😊😊😊❤❤

[@rondavezina7755]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk ive been following you i think for almost a year. You were the first one i came across that was open and raw about it. I respect that. Ever see the movie, 28 days with Sandra Bullock. That was me lol the party part. My sickness is always. Thats another reson they say once an alcoholic always alcoholic. Sickness stays foever till you die and one day at a time is everything can flip on a dime... regardless its with you for life and is very frowned upon. The dr told me its rising and will probably be the next number one 1 killer and cancer the second. You can get it in so many different ways. Some days i dont know if im living or am i dieing. I find that the more you smile people think you are healed or its gone. Since that day i almost died and for that 2 weeks in the hospital and two weeks in rehabilitation to learn to walk again and to get my levels somewhat right. It has never left my mind. Everytime i get just regular sick i worry im getting closer to goodbyes. So once a again, i pray, i smile, do what my body tells me to do and follow a strict diet. Im lucky yo be a hundred pounds my muscles are gone. I cant work again and eben though i have two dr letters that i cant and a very heavy file disability said no. I can stand and i can sit therefore im not disabled. I cant drive so i no more have a car. Theres just no help for.people like us. Thats why i am so grateful you have come into my life as well as others that just love this channel. Bless you everyone and always count your blessing and always keep the faith! Good song by Bon Jovi! Lol😇🙏🎶

[@oli19827]

It’s awful when you can’t even write your own name right . I was at the bank the other day to get a withdrawal and had a hard time filling out the slip

[@TheWhateverMan420]

I can relate with that but heroin was my DOC. Been clean off that for 7 years now. I am able to function normally but my body took a hit. Right now Im dealing with calcified granulomas all through my liver, spleen and lungs. Waiting on doctors to find out whats next. It is def scary

[@bnic9471]

I am a nurse and once caught the brand new DON in my arms as she went into a grand Mal seizure from alcohol withdrawal. Then I had to terminate her a little later for drinking on the job. I felt so bad for her and always wondered if she managed to get off the sauce. Saw her years later and she seemed to be doing well. What a nightmare she must have had, trying to get through her day.

[@petervanderlinden9776]

I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well today. We know what you're talking about. My sister-in-law will get a new lease on life. Her daughter at 23 is a perfect match to give her mother 50% of her liver. Her surgery date is may 8. Without surgery she had 1-2 to live. I'll let you know how it goes. Her daughter is giving the ultimate gift. 🙏

[@kellyg248]

wow that is amazing, prayers 🙏for them both

[@Kristen10-22]

Amazing news!!!! Prayers answered

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Oh wow!!!! That is so awesome!!! Yes! Please let me know!!! Can you give me there first names by any chance so that I may say a prayer for them both? I understand if you are not comfortable with that. Thank you so much for keeping me posted!!! God bless😊😊😊😊

[@moshedayan2810]

Yes ❤❤the daughter is giving mother new lease of life.. Fantastic!

[@jbe162]

This is as real as it comes. I admire your bravery to come on here and share. I got it down to just beer. Waking up with that anxiety is the worst. Fortunately I don't have any pain.

[@paradigm5084]

You are a good person and you are helping so many people if you ever knew. You helped me so much.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@cherylleannhuntley5049]

LD, while this hurts me deeply, knowing how much you have and are suffering from this, it still amazes me what the body can endure. You have been intentionally saved(literally)to bring awareness and possibly to save someone else's life through your experience. What a gift you have been given! The struggle is real. I, for one, have been enlightened to the impact alcohol has on the human body, but the will to live through this is even stronger. We all love you so much LD. I pray you start to feeling better soon. ❤❤❤❤

[@mr.q932]

The mind and spirit goes way before the body the body is amazing what it can take

[@kristen7623]

It’s crazy the pain alcoholics learn to tolerate over time

[@skillzorz101]

Humans can get used to wild things if they ramp up over time. Like the slowly boiled frog.

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

It really is crazy what we can adapt too and for to become "normal"

[@MonicaVidal-qw3vh]

Yes, I know exactly what you’re talking about my dear LD. It was so so so very bad. Love you always.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Love you too!!! Thank you so much!! I hope you are having a great day! God blesz😊😊❤

[@amandaflaherty7528]

It's great to pull these topics back up because the channel's growing so fast! This video is so informative. I'm just so sorry you went through it. Keep killing it, LD and god bless you!! ❤🙏

[@Kristen10-22]

❤ Aman

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@Kristen10-22 hey Kristen!! 💕💕

[@Kristen10-22]

@@amandaflaherty7528 ugh time to get up.. lol Time to make the donuts and train the dog again lmao 5:45

[@Kristen10-22]

@@amandaflaherty7528 I hope LD is better today Aman

[@amandaflaherty7528]

​@Kristen10-22 hahaha time to make the donuts!! How very 90's of you 🤣😭 Also, I feel really stupid asking, but are you currently training your puppy? Or were you alluding to something with that time stamp? Either way, I want to hear more!! 😄

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

My son Ron had all of that. Doctors were talking about removing the whole spleen. You bring back some scary memories. Ron's bloodwork was always off. Varices, ascities.. even filled scrotum. You have really been through it LD...

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I am so sorry again about Ron. You are a very strong person to be able to handle that. I don't know how you do it. Thank you so much! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

@liverdisease-qb6rk not strong, just had no choice. I post about Ron so others can see it can affect anyone.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p I completely understand. Thank you for sharing your son's story so that others might decide to take another route in life. You are saying lives!!!! God bless you!

[@jeanroth159]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us,I am just so sorry and sad that you have to go through it all. I am an alcoholic, I got sober about 13 years ago,alcoholism runs in my family,such a heartbreaking disease. My f

[@wolfwagonc1727]

Thank you for making these videos. It must take a lot to talk about this stuff but you’re helping so many people in so many different ways.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome!!! It can be tough sometimes, especially when I am not feeling well, but it's my mission now and I can't let anything hold that back!! Thank you so much! God bless😊😊😊❤❤

[@MonaYY_Rig]

Hi LD 😢 I’m weeping hearing all this. I don’t know how you did this but it certainly made you strong to tell your story and speak awareness to thousands of folks . I’m inspired by your resilience and determination . 💚💚Stay strong to keep up the work. I can see on your face you’re not feeling so hot today, nausea is horrible! I personally hate it . I am so shocked how ill you were. The staff really did an amazing job taking care of you you are such a kind man !!❤🙏🏼. You are my friend, my brother and it’s difficult to see you ILL or hear this story of how critical you were . Dont have regrets, just move forward. I’m thinking about you and praying for you always LD . Good night and thank you for And I love you too ✝️💚💟🙏🏼🫶🏻 Gonna try to watch your live Saturday. 🤞🏻

[@david_fl507]

i remember those first few days of sobriety, starting back on december 11/23, and up to this point, even though i had been drinking 15 beers/day for years (prob 15 years in total, with a 2 year break of sobriety), i had no visible symptoms, like the ones you discuss here LD. however, during those first days, and i don't know if it was my reduced mental capacity from withdrawal, but i thought i had many symptoms. it turns out, after a visit to my doctor and lab work, my paranoid self-diagnoses turned out to be all for naught. i am thankful. i would like to add though, for months leading up to dec 11/23, i had made the decision to drink myself to my final end. had not whatever gave me the 'something' to quit on that dec 11/23 day, i suspect, if i had a YT channel, and had i not gone on to my final end, i would be sitting in front of a camera and recording a video much like yours here LD, eventually. it was also in those first few days that i came across your initial video, from march of 2023. you are impactful here, LD. i sometimes mind-wander, and wonder what it would feel like to have thousands of eyes on me, rooting for me (and each other), like you have here with us. it must be an amazing feeling and privilege. i have never been on any channel where community engagement is so high. and yup, i'm the MOD, man! see you saturday.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

First I would just like to say that I am so proud of you!!! Second, I am so happy that we met! You are such a nice and intelligent Individual! I really do cherish the fact that I can call you my friend. I am so glad that you quit in time before you ended up with any problems. Thank you so much David!!!! I will see you on Saturday!!! I know you will keep the trolls at bay!!! God bless😊

[@Dozelton]

Thanks for the vid these are the best ones

[@kathrynminnick8986]

So sorry you didn't feel well today. I hope you feel better soon. You frequently look and sound very energetic--to the point that I sometimes forget you are battling serious illness every day. I am sorry you are dogged by such major health problems. I hope you soon have a long-term turn for the better. Wishing you well!! 🙏🌷❤

[@robertivers4200]

Denial is part of tne disease. I am very good at it😢❤

[@CarolReidCA]

🙏 for you.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I know exactly what you mean. I am so sorry. I hope that you are doing well today. Thank you so much for watching! God bless😊😊😊

[@JukiJuki-uc9ev]

Y kniw

[@JukiJuki-uc9ev]

God is on y side

[@moe9265]

Amazing you survived. Such a story!! Glad you prevailed and sharing your story.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much!!! There was a point where I didn't think I would. God bless😊😊

[@Kristen10-22]

It’s so true We are so afraid if we speak it it’s true. ❤

[@Krystal-wx5ot]

I’m glad I came across your page. I’m not a full-blown alcoholic yet, but I have taken a liking into it now I look forward to the weekend too drink the entire weekend. I’m glad I saw this because it’s gonna make me rethink drinking. Thank you for sharing your story more people need to hear this.❤ God bless you and your journey and I wish you peace and blessings.

[@bnic9471]

How are you doing, Krystal? It's been a month since you posted this.

[@mistyjomay6272]

91 days sober from my last relapse. Your channel helps me to keep going. Love you, LD❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

That's so awesome!! Thank you for letting me know!!!! You are doing great!!!! Love you too!!! God bless 😊

[@Anthony-p2f7u]

Don't beat yourself up about relapse 😢😊... the way I beat alcohol is that I started to treat alcohol as the poison that it really is...

[@gobsmacked230]

Prayers for you misty...

[@mistyjomay6272]

@@gobsmacked230 over 6 months sober now 😊 thank you!

[@Micru866]

Hey LD your story is such an important one that depicts the damage alcohol can do to our bodies when used in excess. I’m so sorry you and your family went through all of that. And continue to. The more stories I hear from others on this channel I’m understanding that there really isn’t any way to know what a “safe” limit is. It infuriates me that alcohol is still very glamorous. Why?? Do they not see the catastrophic effects it has in our society. I hope that one day that changes, it won’t be in this lifetime maybe the next generation gets it right. I’m sending you healing energy that you continue to get better LD. I know today will be a better day. I care for you very much. You’re an amazing person. 💜

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for this! I have to say, if I had not of gotten sick. I would not have this channel. I don't know how many people have quit due to watching my videos, but it's a lot. From what people have told me. So, it was all worth it in the end. My life has been changed dramatically since all this happened, but I can use that to finally do something good in this world and something that I hope one day.... my children are very proud of their father for doing. Thank you again! God blesz😊😊❤❤❤

[@Micru866]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk❤❤ absolutely your legacy will be remembered. You have impacted so many, that’s huge LD. How you’ve grown in followers in a short period of time. That’s a life and they are sharing your message as well. On your toughest day, take a deep breath, and let that sink in. You’ve saved many, me included. I’ll always be grateful to you for getting up off that bed even when you wanted to give up. And your family sees that too.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@Micru866 you are so nice! I am so blessed to have so many wonderful people here, including you! Thank you!

[@gregshanahan6766]

this is the gnarliest account of liver damage I have ever heard

[@dwdrumshdmotorcyclesvirgom7379]

Bro sorry you went through all this. I am a longtime alcoholic. Your story makes me wanna quit for good! I have fatty liver for years and i am playing with fire.

[@giatasha2181]

You can do it

[@Rebecca-bb6od]

My fatty liver went on for 15 years and then turned to cirrhosis. Stage one compensated at this point, but I also have diabetes too. Haven't been on for a while. Good to see you again. ❤

[@TheWhateverMan420]

I hope you quit soon! I have never been an alcoholic and I understand its like the worst addiction someone can have. I was addicted to all kinds of drugs for 15 years. Quit heroin/opioids 7 years ago and cocaine/crack a little over 3 years ago. I am just now noticing getting my life back mentally but healthwise, Seems to be in decline. Wish I could kick the 23 year old me in the ass. All the chioces we make when we are young, influence how long we have on this Earth. Take care of that fatty liver!

[@liamlynch2115]

I was told I have fatty liver after a scan of my organs, but then my primary doctor didn’t make any fuss about it. It was still enough to scare me. I drank a lot 16-30 years old. Typical binge drinking with friends every weekend but it adds up. FF to present day, I’m 42, I’ve put on like 50 extra pounds in the last 10 years. That’s when I was told about the fatty liver. I’m now on semaglutide, eating less, making better food choices, losing weight, drinking more water etc. Hoping that fixes the fatty liver, as well as high cholesterol.

[@marjilaplante9579]

Sending love and light and comfort and healing intentions🙏♥️🔥

[@pearlyq3560]

Holy. You're a walking miracle! We love you too, friend. If anyone can kick this, it's you. God bless.

[@chp6489]

You are incredible LD❤. I am sorry today has been rough! It’s sucks when you don’t feel well, especially the nausea! I have had vertigo and I felt like cutting my head off! The nausea & dizziness kills me! Hope you feel better tomorrow❤.

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

Hope you feel better soon too.

[@davidlafond8327]

I could be mistaken, but it sounds like you were experiencing reverse tolerance. I guess it's when your liver/other organs are so messed up that your body begins to reject alcohol, and even tiny amounts make you really sick. Either way, that's definitely a huge red flag. I feel lucky because I gave up alcohol before I reached that point. If I kept going I would eventually be in the same situation. Your right about the denial though, we as alcoholics want to believe that everything is fine when clearly it's not!

[@cheryldeanley2074]

Hey David Jersey girl here. It's crazy that you mentioned something about reverse tolerance. My last months of drinking, I remember a couple shots would get me really messed up. I never knew why. I used to drink at least 10 shots in one sitting. Thanks for that info ❤❤

[@lauratweddle6341]

It means the liver is shutting down.

[@davidlafond8327]

@@cheryldeanley2074 You’re welcome! Yeah, it’s your body saying enough is enough when you can’t tolerate the booze anymore.

[@lanagrahamntx]

The liver can only tolerate about 6 grams of sugar per day without overload. Sugars from food. Alcohol converts to sugar. Once the liver suffers damage it's unable to process even less. You must also stop all processed sugars and glutens to relieve the load. I drank alcohol on rare occasion but felt really sick and am not diabetic nor grossly overweight but had a lot of symptoms including a whole body Candida. I stopped all processed sugar, gluten, and keep my whole food sugars to less than 6 grams and it got me off of 6 medications and I feel 20 years younger than 62.

[@vegetablemother8909]

I hope you feel better soon. I’m praying for you and your family💚

[@MrStooge.]

You are so honest and articulate. My heart goes out to you. You are helping so many. Awesome.

[@Mmoose712]

Thank you for sharing! You are helping people! Praying for you so much!

[@ABC-48483]

I'm about 11 minutes in and this sounds mortifying. Sorry you had to go through this

[@Trucker_Josh]

Thanks for sharing brother

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Absolutely!! Thank you for watching!!! God bless

[@cardanomm3194]

I think you are very brave making these videos. It is lovely how you want to help others. I am sorry that you still get nauseous and all your other ailments. I also wanted to add that your letter saying goodbye to alcohol was so poignant and really touched me. Take care x.

[@michaelmcgonegal3860]

Thank you for sharing your story. What a nightmare you have been through! Such a great reminder of all the hell I have gone through as well from drinking.

[@NicksHEAT1995]

Sorry ur not feeling well man. Keep pushing on. You are a strong guy and a survivor. You'll be good. I know it is hard. I get it. I used to wake up viciously hungover EVERY day and could barely function and would more to get through the nightmare of a day that was ahead of me. Sober over 7 years now.

[@MrBattle56]

What a blessing you are to all of us.

[@Laura-sj2es]

This video has been the most brutal wake-up call yet about the consequences of alcohol. It saddens me deeply to hear about all the terrible things you've been through. It brought tears to my eyes, and I had to pray to calm myself, for you, for me, and for anyone suffering from this disease. I sincerely hope you feel better soon; you are so precious. Sending love to you, my dear LD♥♥♥

[@evaenciso7647]

Thank you for being so transparent. I am a new subscriber n believe this was no coincidence I came upon ur story. I pray blessing over you n your family n that God work a miracle in ur health n life so that u may continue to bless ur viewers with ur life story. Much respect ❤

[@jeffedmundson2044]

You're such a good dude now.

[@karenmreis5035]

You are a shining example to those who need to hear it! Thank You...very much.

[@richardking2489]

I know you've heard this a lot but it cannot be said enough. Thank you for bringing the awareness that we need towards alcoholism. I struggled alone for so long and it really really makes a difference when people see and hear you speak openly about the struggle. Thank you. Wish nothing but great things for you and your family.

[@ReneeMilstead]

Watched an older video of yours with my husband tonight from December and you've lost alot of weight since then! Hope spring break is going good!!

[@petervanderlinden9776]

Thank you so much. We are all very happy about this. It's super that you are a survivor. Such good people on these videos. Much love. ❤

[@markbeal8762]

Thanks for all the information. Love your fireplace, is it new? Stay healthy. God Bless.

[@nicholashuwe6501]

Praying for you. You are so amazing you have to get better. ❤

[@chickensdontsurf]

Thank you so much for continuing to do these videos. And ..... this weather, I can't believe it's so cold in our deep South haven, I thought it was spring! Big hugs, prayers for you this morning.

[@SheilaG971]

Yes, this video is very important. Thank you for sharing what I know was hard to share.

[@michaelnorman9441]

Love these videos. You inspired me to start my KZbin channel. I’m pretty newly sober after having pancreatitis. I’ve made a coupon videos already. Thanks for sharing this

[@Kristen10-22]

Woah how awesome!!! Pay it forward! Prayers and health to you

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much!! That is so awesome! I will check your channel out! That is so good to hear that you have gotten sober. Sorry to hear about the pancreatitis, I know how horrible it is. God bless😊

[@destinationx4176]

Thank you so much for sharing, I needed to hear this as i need to stop binge drinking, alcohol is poison and really steals more than it gives😢 I wish you the best my friend from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@millydiaz6277]

My brother is 56 and is going through all of this and refuses all help offered he is drinking himself to death thank you for sharing your experience God bless you

[@Thatdudefresh]

I gotta agree with you LD...Regardless of what I think about Scott he is DEAD ON when it comes to the symptoms and the sneaking of drinking. I can't tell you HOW MANY TIMES I've forced the lq down at about 9am and tried not to puke it back up. Never drank 1st thing when I woke up but 9-10am I was downing my 1st half pint of the day......can't believe I was doing that

[@thesundreamers8423]

You are such a good man. Truly this is an example of the best that KZbin has to offer. I would have never made this connection without it. Pray for you every day brother.

[@photog3377]

I do not get how the doctors could miss the liver disease with all the major symptoms right there and especially with the knowledge of your past drinking. God bless you and your family.

[@Kristen10-22]

You Sir aren’t going anywhere period end of story! U hear me! I’ll come to SC climb a pine tree & I’ll scream your name until u hear me. ❤ Plz sleep 💤 Love u LD

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hahahahaha!!!!! I know you would!!! You really just made me lol!!!! Love you too!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk gotcha lol

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk idk how to contact u

[@tomlyon3273]

This is the most disturbing video story iv ever heard. You are lucky to be alive. An absolute miracle. God bless you sir.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! It has been a rough road. That's for sure! Thank you for being here! God blesz

[@ABC-48483]

26 minutes in and I wanna say this is the most wild stories I've Ever heard, your one strong dude that's all I gotta say most people would have prob not survived this. When I see u, you look great, super healthy, u really look super good man, I'm so curious to see what you have looked like at your worst Compared to now.

[@christinehirabayashi9598]

How long have you been dx with cirrhosis? How long were you a drinker? When you went to your doctor early on did they let you know that your LFT's were elevated? Mahalo for all your informative videos!

[@jeffedmundson2044]

If you watch some of the earlier vids he answers those questions.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I have been diagnosed for 1.5 years and I drank really heavy for almost 15. I never went to the Dr before I got sick.... never. Thank you for watching. God bless😊

[@yppakcaasi5396]

​@@liverdisease-qb6rkdiagnosed 1.5 yrs ago for cirrhosis and on top of allllll the other things you had going on you're still here!

[@JackiePena-h4z]

Hey Chef have you been affected by the hurricane in Kentucky? I am so sorry that you are not feeling well today. Thank you so much for making videos for us. Really do appreciate you & the effort that you put into it. I can’t imagine how bad you must have felt… during this time of your addiction. So happy that you are sober and happy and healthy..

[@laurainfinity1390]

Sending prayers 🙏 I hope your days get better every day, amen

[@provost5752]

I truly believe God put you through that so you could do this.

[@liamlynch2115]

🙄

[@joem6908]

God i was just glued to watching your story at work today, my wife is going through a tough time with alcohol. She's had some of these issues with her liver. Not to this extreme. Wow what a story. Glad you are doing well today.

[@Poppieparty]

Thank you thank you for sharing your story!!!!! You are touching and changing lives. ❤❤❤. God bless you. Praying for your health and your family. 🙏❤️

[@jimhenderson387]

Dude, you were really sick! You don't need me to tell you that, but this video is pretty overwhelming. Started watching your videos because my daughter went through a similar experience. Thank God it wasn't as bad as yours, but she was definitely staring death in the face. Been about 3 months and she isn't drinking and has lost 30 pounds and we just hope she keeps on this path. I can check your videos, but what I really want to ask you is, how are you doing today? I'm hoping the year left prognosis was not accurate for you.

[@joseramos86]

Stay strong my friend. You will beat this. Thank you for being so honest and sharing your story.

[@Onelethalangel69]

Easter Sunday = snow Tuesday =70 This wk 70 this wkend SNOW #classic reno Stay warm n sober friends Love your friend, Melissann❤

[@SludgeMan90]

Reading Mark Lanegan's Memoir and listening to your daily routine as an active drinker just sounded identical. Sounds like hell on earth. I pray you will find relief, and learn to love and appreciate the small things in life that make everyday worth it!

[@almaconnor9171]

You’re so lucky you’re alive. Thank God. Keep talking to us, please. For yourself, and for us.

[@cudreeti]

Your comment on nausea and knowing but still continuing is spot on.

[@petervanderlinden9776]

My sister-in-law is janie and her daughter is Dannika. Thank you so much for your prayers LD. Such kind people. We're also praying for you LD. we want to see you feeling improvement.😊❤

[@gramig0]

Your honesty is refreshing.

[@CMoore8539]

Excellent Video!👍💞

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you!! God bless😊😊❤❤

[@Cgeo02]

May God bless you for helping us all!! ❤

[@carlosgman7569]

May God bless you and your family!

[@borandell9915]

The liver is resilient. But there is a point of no return. New to the channel so forgive me if you have talked about what trauma led you to the drinking? As we all know, alcohol and drugs are used for self-medicating. Typically, some kind of trauma creates a mental malfunction, such as depression or anxiety from a childhood trauma. Job stress can do it. In my case it was a combination of both childhood abuse and then a brutal 1st marriage. But with God's help, I'm still here at 66. Please don't give up.

[@judithnicholais1492]

LD has shared it was anxiety - And bec of his family moving around a lot he did not have a familiar peer group in mid teens. He felt down about not having a clique or group to hang with. He eventually joined a group that was smoking pot and drinking beer. He said he enjoyed the feeling of inebriation as many of us Do. Boss relief felt. Same here -- I had anxiety plus trauma of childhood. Sober 24 yrs here --- I only shared for LD bec he has shared publically -- hope that was OK.

[@borandell9915]

@@judithnicholais1492 Thank you. I'm sure he understands. He genuinely seems to want to help all of us. I basically had the same profile as him. Mine was trauma from childhood abuse. I survived, now 66. But God, I was close to death. Started getting bad AST/ALT scores. Couldn't eat. It woke me up. Started hiking mountains. Saved myself. With no one ever knowing just how bad it was. I was ashamed to tell.

[@judithnicholais1492]

@@borandell9915 Shame is Big in this disease -- Glad you are still among the living friend. Hiking no less. Blessings.

[@borandell9915]

@@judithnicholais1492 Thanks Judith. Blessings for you as well.

[@rondavezina7755]

Youre a month ahead of me! I was October 2022 when i found out and rushed to hospital

[@Kristen10-22]

Prayers for you as well ❤

[@rondavezina7755]

@@Kristen10-22 thank you💜

[@Kristen10-22]

@@rondavezina7755 of course 💕💕💕💕 huge hugs to you my friend xxxx

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I am so sorry. I am praying for you. How are you doing now? Thank you! God bless😊

[@char4364]

Hope you get some rest and feel better. God Bless! I always have my nausea medicine close by.

[@marietjiehildebrandt1324]

You are an incredible human. One day at a time....

[@CarolReidCA]

I've had vomiting for years... several exploratory surgeries when I was younger, but I don't drink. I was given medications, etc.yet nothing worked, and many medications made it worse. Many years later, I was diagnosed as an MZ Alpha-1, and suspect we need to check for Hemochromatosis as well, but doctors simply don't listen, and sadly, many don't care... I'm hoping to see an Alpha-1 specialist soon, with yet another new doctor. I hope this one is better. If not, I give up on the medical profession, unless it's a last ditch effort, pain or whatever. I'm on my own either way if this next doctor doesn't work out. I'm pretty fed up with the horrific treatment I've had in the medical industry. I have family who have already for all intents and purposes have quit going to doctors. This last go-around a few weeks ago, I had liver failure. I was given Tamiflu, and they're telling me that is what set it off. They could've checked and spared me the near-death experience. I'm angry and certainly cannot trust that office, not the ER again... Long story, but scary experience. I'm so sorry that you've been through such a horrific ordeal. 😢 I've been through the mill, too, just for different reasons. Seeing my hands turn blue and thinking I've never going home is one heck of an experience. I'm still not back to normal. I, too was transferred twice (3 hospitals total) when all this happened. Thank you for being brave enough to put your story online. Most people don't have a clue what bouncing in and out of hospitals, being so sick, and being ignored is like. It's comforting to hear someone talk about this stuff. Most "normies" people can't handle this stuff. It's lonely when you don't have people to share these things with. I'm still hurting from all the phlebotomy, the IVs, & the throwing up. All the best! Thank you! ❤️ It's good to not be alone with this.

[@liamlynch2115]

I feel you about doctors. There’s been times I feel like I know more than they do.

[@itsnicolejulia]

I’m SO glad I found your channel!!! It was very difficult trying to find someone on KZbin who actually has the disease and is currently sharing their story. All I could find were doctors and their power points lol. One of our dear friends (my husband’s bf since childhood) is dying from end stage Liver Disease (cirrhosis). It’s just absolutely HORRIFIC, and my husband is in shock. I’m an Ultrasound Technician, so I’ve been able to give my husband as much information as he wants from my knowledge, BUT I needed to learn more about someone’s real life experience in detail to further help my husband understand what he’s seeing when he visits our friend in the hospital💔 KEEP UP YOUR CHANNEL AND AMAZING AWARENESS!!💖

[@drizzt8965]

As a nurse I worked end stage liver failure many times and it's not fun to watch, the worst part for me was the family members that were watching a loved one pass way to young...

[@Mr.JonDoE]

Yes Scott has some very accurate reenactment

[@colleenjohnstoncomedy3036]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but would you still drink when sick with like the flu ? Or would be times of being sick with the flu the few times you were sober ?

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Not a dumb question. I drank every day. No matter what. Sick or not. Thank you! God bless

[@kentlowry5435]

Thak you LD hit home really hard . Much love and prsyers hope today was better for you . If you are still drinking after you hear DLs story im afraid if you dont stop its a heck of ride so please as one that is going through so much of the please stop for yourself and your family . It does not and will not get better. God Bless with prayers LD and all .

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Man... you are so right. It does not get any better. Thank you for saying this!!! God bless😊😊

[@chubblez1984]

Hi LD, sorry to hear you're feeling poorly. I just wanted to say hello from Ireland and a big thanks for your remarkable candour and courage to tell your story. Your videos, as well as some soul seaching on my part led me to see my doctor this week who agreed to prescribe me naltrexone. I've spent months going back and forth on what relationship I want with alcohol, but this week I said enough is enough. I too was getting that dull RUQ pain you described after drinking or eating a fatty meal for several years now. It freaked me out, although admittedly not enough to stop drinking as you described in your video. I'd read that dull RUQ pain can be due to gall stones or pancreatitis, but I had an abdominal ultrasound two years ago just after I started getting the pain, which showed my gall bladder and pancreas looked normal. A few months before I started getting the pain, blood tests showed elevated AST/ALT/GGT liver enzymes so I had something called a "FibroScan" which is a non-invasive alternative to a liver biopsy that measures the stiffness of your liver, as liver stiffness can indicate inflammation or fibrosis/cirrhosis. There was no scarring or fibrosis, but I was diagnosed with NAFLD. My Hepatololgist explained a few months later that the pain probably isn't coming from the liver itself, as it has no pain receptors, but instead may be coming from the "Glisson's Capsule" which is the the membrane that envelopes the liver and can get stretched as the liver enlarges from inflammation. There is intergenerational history of alcoholism in my family, and I don't want to cut my life short by 20 years like what happened with my Dad and grandfather who died before I was born. I'm nearing 40 years of age and I'm sick of always worrying about what my alcohol consumption is doing to my body. It won't be easy quitting, as I'm living in Ireland, where there's a strong cultural expectation to drink at social occasions, to the extent that if you're not drinking, you're viewed with suspicion and people assume you're either pregnant or alcoholic, so that stigma and feeling of exclusion is quite powerful. Even still, I'm hoping Naltrexone will lessen my interest in Alcohol and break the psychological association I've made between alcohol and being relaxed, although I had already noticed before I was prescribed it that I didn't even enjoy being drunk any more. I was drinking mechanically and ritually, just medicating the cravings at this point. I've noticed some side effects like nausea and low mood/irritability which can be caused by its slightly stimulatory effects on Kappa opioid receptors in the brain so finger crossed I can overcome those and take it long-term!

[@Orangestanley64]

Please stop drinking. You have a chance to live. My husband ignored the fatty liver diagnosis in 2019 and continued drinking and “treating” symptoms with over the counter meds. It was to late for him and he died but it’s NOT to late for you. Please continue to watch these videos and do the work for your sobriety!! I pray for you.

[@karenohanlon4183]

I realized alcohol is the norm in Ireland. But put yourself first. Do whatever you need to take care of you and get you off the drink. Try yoga or mindfulness or exercise. If the drinkers are sus of you so be it. Tell them you are on health programme. Or avoid them after all what are you missing. A load of people pouring a drug down there gullet. Good luck Stay safe.