My last drink and the following hours leading up to the hospital, living with liver disease

[@celestetaylor1751]

I'm a retired ICU nurse. You are so lucky to be alive. You look great. You are helping people with your videos. One of my nurses friend's husband died from bleeding in the head from alcoholism. At the funeral she called out the drinkers it was really profound. He spent all her retirement and savings. She had no idea that he was spending all their money.

[@tedged]

7.5 yrs sober after 30 yrs of alcoholism, daily drinking. rehabs. jail. psych wards. life sure is easier without it. give peace a chance.

[@yppakcaasi5396]

Curious if you have any liver issues now?

[@donnakreye8339]

Such truth about the easier path

[@cajdjk1]

@@yppakcaasi5396 me too

[@karenstepp58]

Congrats!! 🙏

[@karenstepp58]

Did your wife really know how much you drank? I'm so glad you are here to tell your story. ❤🙏

[@kimwalker3566]

I lost my brother (my only sibling) to LIVER FAILURE. He was only 32. He had so many chances to turn his life around and then.....he had no more chances. I miss him terribly and always will. PLEASE, PLEASE people don't push it til it's too late. 💔

[@mlxcardenas]

I was in the ICU earlier this year for pancreatitis, kidney failure, and liver hepatitis. like others who have gone through this, I “ignored” the signs. I knew exactly what was going on and what was causing me to become sick, yet I still kept drinking. I was throwing up for an entire month prior to going to the hospital. The night before I went I threw up blood, but guess what, I still kept drinking. Alcohol is truly the devil. Thank God I made it through all of that, I’m 4.5 months sober today and still recovering. Thankful for another chance at life. I absolutely hate alcohol. It robbed me of my life for many years but I am ready to take my life back. Sending lots of prayers to anyone struggling, you are not alone❤️

[@pearl2910]

@@mlxcardenas what an Amazing Strong Person ! Sending so much love and Best Wishes that you continue on you’re journey back to feeling so much better ! 💗💗

[@louisb3333]

Wishing you nothing but the best. God bless

[@bonnieghezzi8686]

Thank you for being so candid.

[@cajdjk]

Wishing you the best!

[@christopherlewis1017]

Did you take any supplements to help

[@timtim-hf3ut]

My brother had liver disease from alcohol. He quit drinking and adapted healthy lifestyle. His live made a full recovery. Bout 10vyears now

[@danshea8341]

You’re doing incredibly important work here

[@carriefawcett9990]

Your drinking pattern was exactly like mine!'i ended up so fat, but i think the only thing that saved me was that I would always eat nutritious foods despite the alcohol. I was 33 when i developed elevated ALT. The Drs told me i was going to die, soon my health would falter. I found out that i was pregnant on 25 November 2013, and i stopped drinking on the 27th Nov 2013. The Dr gave me 10 mg valium 3x per day 😮. I haven't had one sip of alcohol since. You are a big inspiration. Quitting was the HARDEST thing ive ever done, the cravings and urges were horrendous. 2 years, of almost relapsing. But i didn't. You suffered so much but it wasn't for nothing, brother! Youve helped many with your honesty and integrity. 🌻🙏🦋💙 Edit, i lost the weight Baby was fine, hes nearly 10 and a straight B student. He teases me about saving my life! Hes as smart as a whip.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Wow Carrie! I am so happy to hear this story of turnaround!!!! Your baby boy was such a blessing in so many ways!!! Thank you for sharing this! It's insane to think about how so many of us drank the way we did! It just blows my mind. For so long.... I thought I was the only one in the world that drank the way I did. Thank you so much for being here and I am so happy to hear that you are doing so much better now!!!❤❤❤❤ God bless😊

[@amandaflaherty7528]

That is amazing, Carrie!!! So glad you came out of it and get to enjoy health and a full life with your son! Congratulations on 11 years!! 🎊🎉🎊

[@Alexandra-cv1vf]

God bless you…..

[@oliviainnlondon]

Amazing story and a good mama ❤ alcohol weight is the worst. It feels different tk food weight

[@jimsgym4468]

May I ask what level ALT you had?

[@PiggyLovesOllie]

Cant believe how kind and tolerant your wife and fam was ! God bless them!

[@timothyslaughter476]

It can be very difficult to almost impossible without that support and motivation to be there for them. When I see people in recovery who have that backing from loved ones I always remind them to thank those people specifically as it relates to helping them with this disease. You got to be grateful for that. I've seen too many people who want like hell to stop but they got no support and it's heartbreaking.

[@kennithminnich]

It's amazing how much our bodies can take, especially us men. I don't remember my first drink, but I'll never forget my last. God bless 🙌

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are not kidding!!!! It absolutely amazing what our bodies can handle! I'll never forget my last either. So glad that you have had your "last"! God bless😊😊😊😊❤

[@ShadesOClarity]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I agree @kennithminnich completely.

[@amandaflaherty7528]

I can remember my last as well. So glad that so many of us have left that chapter far behind us!! Let me tell you, though, it's definitely genetics more than gender that'll dictate what your body can or can't take! My family has a long line of alcoholics that never paid with their liver function. I thought I was gonna be the first. Hopefully, I'm not! Once my financial life is back in order, I'll know for sure. But I think I turned back in enough time. But I definitely deserve cirrhosis with the crazy level of drinking that I did. Have a great day!!

[@CMoore8539]

@@amandaflaherty7528No You don’t deserve it. Nobody does but it happens to some people unfortunately. Just take good care of you. You’ll be alright. Lots of Love and Respect Always.♥️

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

How can you not remember that first drink? I knew after the first time that stuff was definitely for me and here I am decades later.

[@FrancisKinsleyJr]

Alcoholic here, I was diagnosed with ESRD, put on dialysis, suffered for months. Used diet and nutrition came off dialysis and no longer end stage.

[@marcK599.]

Great news. I haven’t had a drink for 15 years now due to liver issues.

[@christopherlewis1017]

What was your diet?

[@louio]

Great 👍

[@Meatislife]

@@christopherlewis1017you want to eat lots of fatty meats, eggs, healthy fat. Stay away from processed foods, seed oils, and carbohydrates and sugar in general. Also do intermittent fasting, the liver can and will heal but you must give it to clean diet.

[@susanpritchard7521]

appreciate your ability to be so brutally honest, and also be a good speaker.

[@0xXMooWithMeXx0]

I been drinking twice a week. A bottle of wine and 4 hard seltzers in a sitting. My livet emzymes are high. I guess it doesnt take much for some people. Getting repeat blood work in a month. Fingers crossed.

[@thatfakeamishguy1776]

I'm 9 months sober. I only drank 2 years, and didn't drink as heavy, but when I quit, I had bad withdrawal symptoms. I was dizzy for a few days, shaky, and had bad headaches every day for weeks. The further I go, the less I want to drink. Quitting was so worth it. If anyone has recently quit, or thinking about it, let me know, I will be an encouragement and stand beside you on this journey. You are stronger than you think, and your life will 100% be better afterwards

[@nonancyz3757]

Your stories bring back so many memories about how much I was in pain and sick all the time. I’m so thankful to be free today.

[@mariaking4950]

Youre a great bloke, as we say in UK. I really like the way you have replied to people's comments, you're a thoughtful and respectful person, I wish you and your family all the best.

[@paulaplanslife4018]

Thank you for this video!! My Mom went through severe alcoholism. She was in the hospital a couple times. One of the times she was in the hospital, she thought she was seeing people from her past that weren't there. She thought my husband was her brother. It was scary! But it's so important for people to realize how addictive alcohol is!! And people drink, usually to help mask pain! Please don't judge alcoholics!!

[@raymondlin8728]

My last drink was at least 2 memorial day weekends ago. At 1 box wine and a case if beer a week. 52 box wine 52 case of beer Hasn't entered my mouth, soaked in my brain, and liver. 😊😊😊

[@Ramenscooter]

40+ yrs of drinking. Beer with a half bottle of whiskey every day. Just quit. Walking miles a day, no junk food and sleep. Sober feels good.

[@moshedayan2810]

@@Ramenscooter such heavy drinking for 40+ years 😳.. You sure have an iron constitution

[@olfrud]

sounds like a fairy tale. sure you don't drink a beer or five or six here and there and call it "quitting"?

[@PInk77W1]

Walking is a superpower Fasting is a miracle

[@slocumb1270]

You clearly knocked on death's door my friend. Thankfully death wasn't home. Glad you aren't wasting this second chance. People need to hear your story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rebecca-bb6od]

What second chance, there is no cure for cirrhosis only a transplant might save a life. I am living Aldo with cirrhosis, but I'm not in denial about it. I need a miracle which Jesus can give. The transplant list here in vt is 5 to 7 years. In the end, all people die, people that never smoked but still died from lung cancer, pancreatic cancer is really a common one that we hear a lot of people whom pass away from it. We do need to face reality and still hope for a miracle. I hope that young people will seriously think twice about alcohol 🍸 consumption and it's toll on the liver, pancreas, it can bight your backside many years down the road. Just saying. I want to live in the here and now for as long as I can, reliving our bad choices will not change the outcome, it will only make you more depressed, because you can't cure cirrhosis, only a miracle or a transplant could possibly give you a second chance. We have all made bad choices that an have a devastating impact on you and your loved ones. We can't drink or drug our problems away. ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

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

[@kerrymeadows]

Of all the many blessings sobriety has brought me , not being hungover is up there. The peace that sobriety gives me surpasses anything I could have ever imagined.

[@slocumb1270]

@@kerrymeadows Amen, brother.

[@Seannasmum]

I was put in ICU for having such bad DT's back in 2021, I got really bad during COVID, doctors and nurses couldn't believe I drove myself to the ER! Times have changed! Unfortunately that is what it took to get me sober.... thankyou for sharing!

[@patm3711]

I'm in for about 20 drinks a day (beers or shots or whatever) every day for almost 4 years. Shit feels hopeless to be able to ever quit now. Thanks for posting these, gives me some hope.

[@ericnewman6523]

Cut back one or two drinks a day then go right to bed. Before you know it you will be down to zero.. it worked for me!

[@joshjepsen234]

I didn't quit until I had fucked up and nearly lost everything. Part of me still didn't want to quit. After a few weeks sober my mindset changed as I was able to think clearly without the severe mood swings. Don't let that inner voice hold you back. 15 months free now.

[@grifyn882]

ask a doctor for benzo, and stop alcohol....you will have a bit same effect, but no destroying your health, and it will be very more easy to quit alcohol

[@normanbuitta2171]

Just do it...be the change you want. Good luck!

[@blackjackmusic1107]

I was at half a half gallon a day of bourbon, vodka, scotch or what ever +a few beers. Rehabbed once, was sober almost 4 months, then relapsed. Had go to hospital ER ,then got a bed for ten days for detox. Needles, an IV, the works. Had a ton of blood work done and passed all tests, not sick, just a fatty liver. A freakin miracle I'm not dead after drinking like that for 20 years, every day. You're four years in. Quit while you're still ahead (kinda), but seek medical help to detox the right way. DT's are not something you want. Look up.

[@phillippowers6905]

I am so grateful that you shared this and all of the details. I pretty much had the IDENTICAL situation. All of the same symptoms, the same behaviors, the same outcome. It's just therapeutic to hear someone talk about it. It also makes me so thankful to get out of it alive. I hope others in this situation stumble on this video. My last day drinking was Sep. 2nd, 2021. The pancreatitis was so ungodly painful that the hospital was unavoidable. Getting in the hospital and drying out, rehydrating and a few days of mental clarity (aside from all of the crazy stuff they put me on) was enough to kick start me into finally feeling like taking my life back was in reach. I have never looked back and it has been a lil over 3 years now. Before all of this, I was drinking the same way you were, never missing work, always doing what needed to be done. Highly functioning, or so I thought. Good luck to you in the present and future and best of luck to anyone reading this that is struggling with anything similar. We can get better, even if you have given up and accepted death.

[@fknid]

Thank you for my daily reminder of why I’m not drinking today. You’re certainly helping me to see my future If I don’t stop drinking.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome! God bless

[@usefulnuisance7108]

Unable to throw up in the trashcan next to the bed is hospital-time. I'm so glad you're alive, dude; sounds like you almost didn't make it 🙏

[@christopherlewis1017]

My girlfriend is going through this now… it hurts that I have to witness this knowing I told her years ago about the long term effects

[@WhiteyThePooh]

If you truly love her you’ll do anything to get her help! I’m not trying to tell you what to do but I was that person that needed help from others man

[@christopherlewis1017]

@@WhiteyThePooh unfortunately she passed away. I did all I could for the past 3/4years watching videos, communicating with her about the long term effects, pouring out alcohol, hiding alcohol, sending her links from the web to read, on why she needed to stop even talked with family members about the problem. me and her son I even offered to pay to get her to a rehab center she kept refusing saying she didn’t need help, even found out her aunt offered her to speak with her physician. It became a detriment the last 2 yrs knowing we’ve been together for 8yrs i watched her child grow from 5 yrs old to now soon to be 15 an I wanted to create life with her knowing I don’t have any kids, life began to get hard knowing I’m taking care of her and her kid alone while she wasn’t working. Dealing with disagreements, accusations of other women on the daily when I never did anything behind her back NEVER (I’m literally a work and go home type of guy but my looks and physique made her think differently knowing she wanted me to herself n which she had me to herself) and tons of problems everyday and on top of that inflation…. I wished I could’ve took a different approach and I often think what I could’ve did differently but as I think about it I can honestly say I did what god wanted me to do and did what was best for me by leaving the situation because I wasn’t getting no benefit from living together but headaches and realizing I’m doing literally everything alone cooking cleaning paying bills etc … As time went on after I left the home 3 months later we started to become one again and come to find out it started affecting her knowing we was back n forth to the hospital for other problems she had all the signs to stop AND TRUST ME I KNOW ITS HARD TO STOP AN ADDICTION BUT IT SEEMS AS IF SHE PUT THAT OVER ME AMD HER SON I was told that she still kept drinking nonstop from her child even after the fact she was gone have to remove her galbladder….it’s hard to know she’s no longer with us but I honestly feel as if god put me in that situation for a reason knowing when we meet I could already see the signs and approach her about that.. MY APOLOGIES FOR THE LONG RANT SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO RELEASE SOME PAIN

[@mah3223alia]

​@@WhiteyThePooh You are right, but doesn't always work. I supported my partner to the 8th degree as he was born n and out of detox, being brought home with injuries after falls, or by police when he was found passed out in the street etc etc. In the end I couldn't deal with the effect it was having on our children and said " It's time to take a final decision....us or the alcohol" He waved a can of special brew and said." I'll take this". We had been best friends since 14. He used to be a highly intelligent and skilled man. Spent many years working in charities for orphaned children, bi- lingual, kind, caring, funny and a loving partner and parent. The alcohol just destroyed everything that he was. He died alone of alcohol related issues.😭😭

[@daveysmith266]

I just want to let you know that your videos are really helping me recover from alcohol addiction 🙏 thank you

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for saying that! You are so welcome! I'm so happy to hear that you are recovering now! God 🙌

[@Doogan_Nash]

My grandma had been an alcoholic most of her life. When the alzheimers started, she got really bad. She couldnt remember how much she had drank and when and she would hide bottles all pver the house and then forget where she hid them. The combination sucked the life out of her and she was really combative and angry at the end. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Your kids are lucky to have a dad like you who can recognize the problem and take action

[@ollie2034]

This sounds terrible. You sound like a really good dad and person. You were there for your children even though you were seriously sick. You are now helping people and providing information and advice. I hope you feel proud of yourself, you really deserve to feel proud.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so very much for saying that!!!! I really do appreciate it!!! It really means a lot! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@Laura-hk4th]

Wow our bodies are truly fearfully & miraculously made. To heal from all these horrendous events is truly Amazing! Thanks & Praise to God Almighty!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are not kidding!!!! Thank you so much for this Laura! God bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@davidlafond8327]

I just can't say it enough, LD! You are lucky to still be with us! It's a miracle that you were able to come back from all that, I can only imagine how difficult that experience must have been for you! Now as for my last drink, I remember it perfectly clear. It was around this time of year in 2022. I went to the liquor store and bought a handle of E&J brandy (this was my drink of choice towards the end of my drinking career). This was on a Friday I believe, so I spent that whole day/weekend getting absolutely obliterated, I had a few beers on hand as well. By Sunday morning, all the booze was gone, and needless to say I was incredibly hungover. I remember looking around my room at all the chaos and disorder, dirty laundry, empty bottles/cans, trash everywhere, my stuff being out of place, and I just felt disgusted. Then I took a look at myself in the mirror by my dresser and saw how much like crap I looked. I was bloated, overweight, unkempt, disheveled, and you could see the sadness in my glassy, bloodshot eyes! When I saw that, I immediately burst into tears! I don't think I've ever cried that hard in my life. All those pent up feelings of guilt, shame, and regret came to the surface in that moment. That was the day I decided enough is enough and that I'm officially done with alcohol for good, and nearly 2 years later, by the grace of God I am still sober! It has definitely not been an easy journey, but it has been well worth it! I will officially be 2 full years sober in a couple of weeks!! One day at a time brother! God Bless!! 🙏❤

[@benitagomolka1800]

It's a miracle u r alive. God bless.

[@JohnDoe-uk6si]

New sub, sorry brotha you're dealing with the liver problems, stay strong and keep spreading the message, and i wish you peace of mind, health, to you and your loves ones.

[@jamieburgett4652]

I know too well how you felt looking back at pictures. When we're at our rock bottom, looking back of pics of that time is so hard. I never got extremely sick like you did, but I can relate to drinking to access to try to feel better from drinking. I never want to go back to those days. Extremely depressing. God bless LD.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

It really is. I can see how sad and unhealthy that I looked too. I really don't like going back and looking at that stuff anymore. Thank you so much Jamie! God bless😊😊❤❤❤

[@WeLuv9x5]

After sustaining a bike accident, one with numerous injuries, and numerous more during a 15 yrs span, I had been prescribed narcotics of varying types and dosages. At one point, I was taking 10mg (Morphine) tablets every 4 hrs. Imagine living life on prescribed opiates for 18 yrs? Today, I am now 26 mos sober. The first 3 mos were a total nightmare, but now I no longer have that urge. Life is very good

[@ellabella6099]

Oh wow well done 👏🏻 that is amazing 🤩

[@grifyn882]

you just had to stop little by little... its a nightmare only if you quit in one day

[@chrisreale4326]

you speak really well bro just wanna say that. and i’m proud of you!

[@ryanvv9349]

13:25 "sickly sweet" is the exact term I would use on a daily basis in my head to describe the smell of my alcoholic aftermath on the toilet.

[@cheryldeanley2074]

Hey G. Wow you came so close to leaving this world. Your stories are what helps me stay sober. The day I seen your 1st video was the day I learned how bad alcohol really is. I truly believe that if I hadn't come across it, I would have never gotten serious about quitting. Your journal has helped me in so many ways and I am so grateful. You are always in my prayers . It's 2:45. I usually don't see you this early. What a treat. Lol have a great day. Love from Jersey ❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey jersey girl!!! I've been trying to get these videos up early everyday now. Thank you so much for saying that! I'm so glad that you found me too!! Not just because it's helped you stay sober. Which is very important! But. I have also gained so many friends, including you!!!! Love ya!❤❤❤❤❤❤ God bless😊😊😊

[@farcenter]

I'm surprised you didn't go into full blown withdrawals during that period. I got really sick before going to detox and couldn't keep anything down for like 18 hours and went into pretty bad withdrawals. So happy to have gotten medical help and to be done with that lifestyle, it's really no life at all.

[@TheTomaszzaniewski]

Thank you for sharing your story, you are saving many lives by doing so.

[@dobygillis3105]

Thank you for sharing your storie. So glad your still here.

[@cjd4823]

21 years ago this July 9th my father died in my arms from alcoholic cirrhosis. He was only 47 years old. It was surreal because on day before he got really sick he was laughing, chatting and grilling. His belly was very distended and he did complain that he might have pulled a muscle in his back and side because it hurt so bad he could barely keep from calling the ambulance but he said he felt better aside from the distended belly he couldn't explain. We thought he had gas or was bloated for some reason. He said he would go to the doc on Monday. By Sunday afternoon he could not walk on his own, could not stay awake and was pissing blood. I called the ambulance and within hours of getting to the hospital he had thrown up a catastrophic amount of blood and was in a coma. This was the start of the last three weeks of my father and my best friend in the world's life. He would code five times in three weeks and have 2 transfusions. Every time he woke up he was a different person. His ammonia content was in the high 200s and he was suffering from encephalitis. The day he died he had another catastrophic bleed but this time from his colon. They were trying to get him a transfusion so they could get him stable enough to take him to nuclear medicine but he was losing blood faster than they could replace it. He started yelling that he couldn't breathe and then just stopped. His eyes fixed on the ceiling and he began to code. I couldn't stand it dude, the pain I felt was so bad watching him go like that. I just remember draping my arms around him for a few seconds and begging him not to leave me. They tried to save him but he was gone. My mother and I sat in the room with him for an hour. How was it that just a mere 48 hours before this were we grilling and chillin. My mother and I held onto him as he took his last breath. He was brain dead at this point but his heart was still beating. We held him and talked to him until he was gone. I am his age now. I miss him every day. It's the devastating way an alcoholic leaves his/her family behind. I am so glad you have been straight with your family and taken your family on this journey with you. I am so thankful you recovered and are able to be there for your family. It takes inner strength I could never understand to break away from this substance the way you and others have for you and for your family. Keep it going. Never look back. I am praying for you.

[@rugger1009]

Thank you for sharing - if only people realized how commonly this tragedy plays out. My condolences.

[@amandaflaherty7528]

CJ, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss and that you all went through this. My heart is absolutely broken for you, your mother and your father. I pray that you find healing and peace. While your grief I'm sure will never go away, I pray that it gets easier to live with. I'm sending you so many prayers, a big hug and tons of love. I hope you have a good night and a lovely rest of your week. ❤❤

[@Mmoose712]

God bless you! That had to be so difficult! Dealing with alcoholic parents can be so so hard. But kudos to you (and your mom) for being there to the end. A weaker person would have given up a long time ago.❤❤❤ Prayers for total blessings for you and you family! 💞

[@beijingbluesgirl3944]

My sincere condolences on your terrible loss. Thank you, however, for telling your story. Others will learn from your tragedy and be spared their own tragedies. ❤

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

It's very unusual for this to happen suddenly like that, people typically have cirrhosis for years before this happens. There are signs of that but people will ignore them. Anyone who is a heavy drinker for decades by their late 40s should be getting their liver checked ideally twice a year. It's a simple blood test.

[@rgvstrengthandconditioning]

This is the best channel for this subject. I have been watching alcohol abuse / problem drinking vids for years. I need to quit. I'm a high functioning drinker who works out 5 days a week. I have atrial fibrillation which I take meds for. I gotta stop drinking. Great vids and information.

[@juliadixon8465]

My liver hurts just listening to you.

[@andreadejong2715]

Im sorry,you probably have important things to say, but your tone of voice makes it a little difficult to listen to. Happy for your recovery.

[@IBonedYourMom]

😂

[@beijingbluesgirl3944]

You surely have more lives than a cat. Amazing you survived. Sounds like you were at death's door. I just Googled hemoglobin levels and it said that less than 6.5 g/dL can be life threatening. I'm so glad you "saw the light" and ultimately did what you could to change things and try to heal. Makes me realize how dangerous alcoholism is to one's thought process: Even when you were careening towards death you still weren't able to admit that you needed to go to the hospital. It took your wife seeing you in such bad condition to get you to go. Your testimony is so powerful and I hope it convinces people who have any of those symptoms to be proactive and for people who have AUD to quit. This video in particular really, really makes me understand the tragedy of alcoholism-that it totally commandeers all one's thought processes and self-interest. The alcoholic becomes nothing more than a vehicle for alcohol to get into the body of the person. Like some kind of awful parasitical relationship. I guess alcoholics understand this process intuitively, but this is great info for loved ones of alcoholics to hear-to help themselves understand how helpless alcoholics become in the face of alcohol. Your channel has helped me grasp what my mother was up against (she lost her battle) and finally feel sympathy for her situation rather than blame her for her weakness. Thank you for helping me change my viewpoint. I can only pray that not even one molecule of alcohol ever passes your lips again. 🙏I hope you are ever free from this terrible scourge and your health recovers as much as possible. Even though I don't have AUD, I can never look at alcohol benevolently again. I don't want it in my life. You are doing great, great work by telling your story and helping save others! With tremendous regard for your channel and your work . . . 🙏👍👏❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for saying that! I do not plan on ever touching it ever again. And I hope I never do. I'm so sorry that your mother lost her battle to this. It's a terrible way to go. I will continue to talk about this until I can no longer. People need to know that it's not an innocent drug, it tricks us into thinking it is. Starts out innocent enough, until it's not. Once it has its claws into you..... it's almost impossible to get them out. Thank-you for everything you have said here!!!! I truly do appreciate it! Thank you bejingbluesgirl 😉! God bless❤

[@amandaflaherty7528]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother... I pray that your heart heals, your grief lessens, and that you can find peace ❤ You are so right... alcohol truly is parasitic. A person's alcoholism can take a life of its own. Sadly, often those suffering from aud don't even realize what's happening until they're already deep in it, and I'm speaking from personal experience. Videos like these are so helpful for friends and family, for those who want to quit but aren't there yet, for those who are in the process and need support, and sometimes to help individuals better understand their own experience! I hope that this video helped you find some peace. Wishing you only the best, and sending tons of warm thoughts your way from NY! ❤

[@beijingbluesgirl3944]

@@amandaflaherty7528 Thank you very much, Amanda. I have seen many of your posts and noticed how wonderfully compassionate you are, especially how much you try to help people who have AUD and are struggling. But here you are being compassionate to me who has just been indirectly affected by AUD-who is here to learn and make some peace with the past. Thank you very much! LD always talks about how people "hop on" in the comments to help others and show concern, and you are surely at the forefront. The channel gets its power from the combined force of goodness of LD and his compassionate subscribers like you! Thank you! ❤🌷🙂

[@movement2contact]

Once again, thank you for sharing 🥲

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here!!!! God bless😊😊

[@elebake]

Great video and story teller

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

Pictures of your vomit will help many alcoholics. All the real, explicits will help anybody struggling with alcohol abuse. Thank you again for your transparent facts about your alcoholic health.

[@oli19827]

I was really sick from drinking yesterday and couldn’t make it to the bathroom and ended up throwing up on my floor 😢 it was gross to see

[@lauratweddle6341]

When I worked in substance abuse it constantly amazed me what the human body can survive.

[@toma.6942]

Sometimes surviving it. Is the bad part. Because you now live in pain

[@notone4540]

@@toma.6942 The reason they were addicts is because their life was pain anyway. The reason they live now is because they overcame that original pain. The new pain is nothing compared to the past... unless you really went too far, then it is too late...

[@notone4540]

Absolutely amazing. A friend told me how he survived with tribes in africa (many different places all over the southern countries) They would eat rotten meatand drink warm stagnant muddy water and be fine. So he did what they did and was amazed that he was fine. He told me to never underestimate what the human body is capable of. Absolutely insane. Another guy just went for a swim in pond and got malaria.... Some are better than others... reality!

[@BobJones-pj4lx]

You’re so strong to talk about it openly , many people can’t , I’ve struggled with booze many times , people who don’t drink can’t understand, I’m a addictive personality type so I feel yah brother !😊

[@marcK599.]

I’m now high on life. I stopped alcohol and drugs many years ago.

[@liberty5069]

What a powerful testimony!

[@EricTaylor-cn4zq]

That sounds horrible, I'm glad you're still alive you seem like a really great person. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and bringing awareness to how dangerous alcohol can be. God bless!

[@jeffturner8927]

Thank you for sharing. I haven’t had a drink for 20 years. I’m 70 now. I was scared of the direction I was going. It’s a hard road though.

[@DougMacDonald-w1f]

You are so brave for sharing this with us bro....respect!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much!!! God bless

[@RamzaBeo]

You would do really good as a speaker for alcohol recovery programs! You should look into that

[@pearl2910]

You’re Inspiring ! Brave Guy !! These Videos are so important !! Keeping it ‘real’ out there you’re giving people hope !!’ People like you who got into real trouble ! Not just I decided to quit and hey no problem !! 😘

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so very much pearl!!! I really do appreciate it! It's my mission in life now to spread the word on how dangerous alcohol really is! God bless ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Micru866]

Hey LD - just catching up with your videos. What a horrific experience to be throwing up to that point. How awful, I can’t even imagine how scary that must of been for you and your family. I’m so glad you are on the other side of it. The fact you survived to share the story is saving many people. I know there’s no cure but the way you continue to address your health it has significantly improved your quality of life. It’s a reminder to never look back LD.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are not kidding!!! Thank you micru866!!!! God bless

[@youaremysunshine2368]

You are still here because God had a bigger plan for your life..and you are doing it now, sharing your story and giving others hope to never give up. Love and blessings to you and your family. 🙏❤️🌻

[@stepha3003]

Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey! Thank you so much!!! You are more than welcome! I really appreciate this and thank you so much for being here and being a part of this community!!!! God bless😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackie-be-alive]

I never tire of hearing about your history and how you got here, to be doing this channel. I would love to hear more about what you do now to maintain your health and improve the health of your liver and pancreas, which foods to eat or avoid etc. You’re obviously coping very well. You seem to improve week by week. 💚

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Jackie! I will do a video on that for sure!! Maybe tomorrow? Keep an eye out for it! Thank you again for being so kind! ❤❤❤❤❤ God bless😊

[@jackie-be-alive]

You’re more than welcome LD God bless you and your family. I will look out for that 🙏🏻😊

[@SkysMomma]

Thank you for sharing. Healing thoughts and well wishes for you and your family. 💛🌈🌻

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome! Thank you skysmomma!! I hope you are doing well! Your interview helped at least one person that I know of get on the medication! Kudos to you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ God bless

[@bretthessart63]

Thanks so much for sharing your story, much better than any textbook.

[@terianntibbetts2560]

Very very informative.. thank you❣️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome!! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Imagining that desperate time....something none of us should have to go through if we'd just listen to you. Words just can't describe....and to think you were brave enough to relive that horrible very close call.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Craig! I'm going to keep talking about these topics until the day I can't any longer. I have made it my life mission to spread the word on how dangerous this substance really is! It's not portrayed that way in our culture, it's all fun and good times.... until it's not any longer. Thank you buddy!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@bishop_416]

Thanks for your continued honesty... I've been taking a liver supplement that is helping me. Though I don't have an alcohol issue, I do have NASH... For those who don't know: Cruciferous vegetables are really good for the liver, and artichokes are one of the best. Kale is good too.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Other than proper eating, coffee is great for the liver, but also lots of water daily after this. It's like flushing out a clogged filter, that's what the liver is.

[@rickgibson72]

It feels like your experience is mirroring my own. I almost died from a tear in my oesophagus through drink. I was at the bottom of a mountain during a blizzard in Scotland at the time aswell. So it took the emergency services hours to get to me

[@dianavaldez3371]

The night before my brother bled out from esophageal varices, he looked me straight in the eyes and said “I’m going to rehab tomorrow.” Well, tomorrow came, but it was his last day. 40 years of drinking finally took its toll. He left this earth on 10/1/23 and many who loved him, including his two daughters and three grandchildren. Alcohol truly is the devil in a bottle, and it wants to take your life.

[@colinbradfield72]

I’m terrified because I have those from drinking. I’m so done with drinking, but worried that at any moment they could rupture and kill me.

[@michelleayres5608]

I can't drink. Never could. But this fellow accomplished more complicated things drunk than I could ever do sober. Drunk people amaze me. I just bloop along day after day. Same old, same old. No drama.

[@brocklanders9259]

I understand dude. I hate seeing people with all the talent in the world drink themselves to death.

[@bonniehamelburg4047]

It’s truly survival mode

[@chrisreale4326]

you don’t give yourself enough credit but i can tell you are a great person giving OP and people like myself all the credit in th world. god bless ❤

[@Postdisclosureworld]

Love the pine trees. Beautiful atmosphere.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you my friend!❤️

[@SamPonder-pr5js]

I did the same." It's gonna get better. " I almost died...

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sounds like you are doing better now? Thank you for sharing! God bless😊😊

[@amandaflaherty7528]

Every day that you're here to see another day is a great one! Glad you're here today and I hope you're doing well ❤😊

[@PatriciaDavis-v1t]

My husband was an alcoholic and took his life at 43 years of age, he was drunk the night he did it.

[@MichaelLyons-jb5gf]

Thank you for sharing this especially, today. I had the apartment to myself all day today and I was really wanting to have some alcohol. I thought about what to do, when I knew what not to do... DRINK. Needless to say I didn't and I'm glad I didn't. What you shared today was what I really needed to hear. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great evening!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I am sp happy to hear that!!! I am so proud of you!!!! Thank you for sharing! God blesz

[@sarahfox3312]

You were so lucky. My brother and sister in law spent New Year’s Eve with friends this year… the husband got really sick the following day and was vommiting uncontrollably. The wife is a nurse and knew something was really wrong that afternoon. She got him to the hospital, his pancreas exploded and he died within hours.

[@anthonyd5643]

Hey there. Thanks for sharing. You are a champion! LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE AND ARE OVERCOMING! Hope you are well today!

[@thereasonableconsumer]

With a blood sugar of 1,100 It sounds like your liver was working overtime converting the alcohol into sugars. The soda probably didn't help either. Pain pills like Advil and Tylenol warn not to take if you have more than 3 drinks per day due to stomach bleeding risk. Thank you for your bravery and sharing your experience. Stay hydrated and be strong.

[@catqueen4353]

Even though I don’t drink hardly. I still appreciate all the info because I’ve had some friends tell me symptoms they’ve had or having due to drinking. So, thank you 🙏.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome!!! Thank you for being here! God bless

[@cecescooter8951]

A great PSA you're doing here. I hope you are doing well. The backdrop of where you are standing looks magnificent. I imagine that along with your family and friends aids in your recovery. What a beautiful place to be. Keep on keeping on.❤️

[@cliftonologycl]

I wish you all the best on your recovery. God bless, make the most of each day.

[@super1515]

Thats a lot of personal info to unload. Thanks so much. Your info has probably helped a ton of people. Not only the ones at that level. but ones getting there or do some of those antics as well. Thanks again for sharing!

[@gdavho8778]

I stopped 5 years ago (8 months in the hospital helped with that) but the way I look at it now is whenever I feel like I want to drink I think of my organs as pets. If a dog pulled you out of a burning house or whatever you wouldn't turn around and kick it so why would I go back to torturing organs that are fighting to help keep me alive. Whenever I see smokers I imagine their lungs screaming for help but the person smoking just keeps choking them.

[@StarsManny]

I had a kind of similar thing with smoking. I was watching a program about kids with cystic fibrosis, and they were showing the great lengths they had to go through just to breathe normally. And there was me, smoking a cigarette and nonchalantly throwing my health down the drain like it wasn't worth anything. So I don't smoke any more.

[@chrisreale4326]

beautiful way to put it hope you are doing well ❤

[@chrisreale4326]

@@StarsManny❤

[@farahfreedom6095]

Look after your self sweetheart ❤😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I sure will! Thank you my friend ❤❤❤❤ God bless😊

[@villalajolla]

Your anguish is palpable and it's hard to witness. The uplifting aspect is that you are sober as of this post. I wish you well. If only my beloved sister could come to the beginning of HER healing.

[@pwyman5540]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@GrandmaDaewood]

Brother, good luck. It’s really powerful that you’re opening up like this I’m quite certain you are helping a TON of people. I’m super inspired by your words. The part where you were struggling to get the drink down in the morning was intense man… booze is a real demon.

[@marylee2732]

You look healthier. Congratulations.

[@Madocthevindicator]

The end of my road was a handle of vodka a day. I couldn't go a half hour without a drink, puking and then drifted in and out. I drank on the way to my medical detox. It's hard to explain how that feels, or why I got that bad. I feel your pain, man. Telling it might help someone quit before it gets that bad.

[@phoenixflying2191]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🩵🙏🏼

[@Youtubeissokewl]

Anyone struggling ween off don't quit cold turkey and switch to herb/cbd until cravings r gone save your life

[@MonaYY_Rig]

LD oh my you were very ill. Thank God you listen to your body and finally got to the Hospital in time . Very scary and very detailed testimony. Ppl need to hear this. If you can do it so can they. I have seen patients survive this by taking care of themselves. Getting oneself educated and taking interventions helps so much. Ty for this and helping others LD Bless you 💚🙏🏻

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much mona! How have you been doing?? Hope all is well!!! You are right though.... people need to know how dangerous this substance really is! God bless

[@AmandeepSingh-b8s8y]

I remember my last drink ...which leads to ACLF grade 3 ....and still recovering 6th month now....its painful truth

[@yppakcaasi5396]

Im terrified of organ failure! I prayed to God to help me quit monday with side pain and wobbly legs. Next day i found this channel.. hope its not too late for my liver

[@yppakcaasi5396]

If you go into failure how long are u in the hospital? What do they do? Friend of a friend was just given 2 weeks to live and sent home to die.. he didnt make it a week

[@AmandeepSingh-b8s8y]

I stayed hospital 16 days ....SMT failed then they treated with exchange transfusion ......and will need liver transplant may b may be not in future after 5 to 10 yrs if I stayed in class b cirrhosis

[@benjaminhodick5754]

Just stopped a few days ago Was drinking 5-8 shots of vodka a day Nothing too crazy but the writing was on the wall, so it’s time to change. Got heartburn pretty decently, but alcohol definitely tears your system up. Always a wake up to watch these videos, glad to see.

[@leonaday1515]

May god make you stronger, I'll pray for you. God bless 😊

[@kevinbrooks1104]

One is too many, 99 is not enough. Some people just can't handle one. My problem was I worked a hotel / bar situation. Putting in over50 hours a week as the head chef. The day I realized I was in trouble was I got my pay check and still owed 200 dollars on my tab.

[@ButtPunisher-qv4fb]

Dude, this is kind of funny....but glad ur doing better.

[@NickDrinksWater]

Staying hydrated definitely makes a big difference

[@karencristobal4999]

I haven’t been here for a while. Lookin good!!!

[@ukraine7249]

436 days sober ❤. I was a heavy drinker because of the British culture in the early 90’s. Then I joined the Army! The Royal Engineers. Drinking was wild and excessive. If you didn’t drink you were an outcast and physically assaulted. Drink hard play hard. After 21 years I was discharged with PTSD I drank heavily but realised I was going to become seriously addicted and poorly. Now I’m clean I just need to get rid of a weird chocolate addiction that I’ve picked up. Sounds weird but it helped me come off of booze but now it’s a number one area of my life that needs addressing Keep going if you’re at the start of your sober journey Booze is a lethal drug that’s health effects have been criminally ignored by industry, advertising and culture

[@swind2492]

Been there.... I was given 6 months to live. I lost over 70lbs in 3 months, I had to take Carafate before I was able to eat anything. I was drinking 1 Handle of Vodka and a 12 pack of beer a DAY, my come to stopping day was when I walked into the ER one day because I was so sick.. my blood Alcohol was .60. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks. I collapsed when I walked into the ER. I freaking drove there.

[@deanawells4395]

My brother passed away last year and he was an alcoholic. He was hospitalized so many times with pancreatitis and liver failure. He never was able to find sobriety in his life. It was so hard to loose him knowing he was unable to get sober in his lifetime. You can get sober and stay sober with support. Your family needs you here sober.

[@byrongraham9708]

You’re looking good my friend. The human body is resilient.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you! It really is!!! God bless

[@WhiteyThePooh]

Thank you for sharing your stories brother, it says a lot about the man you are! I’ve been there too man..Sounds like you have a great wife! We owe it not only to ourselves but especially to the great people in our lives to be the best we can be! I You and I must be a lot alike in the fact when we drink we do not get angry, violent or do anything to directly harm others physically or mentally like some people do..That’s how it gets to these points though and why we get that far into it..God Bless brother

[@bonnieghezzi8686]

Thank you for this. It means so much.