Things I noticed health wise from my drinking before getting sick, Living with liver disease

[@salinaluna1879]

Sober 2 weeks today! Praise God and I love this channel! Thanks LD!

[@lilbucko]

Can you still twerk?

[@angiesweeting6618]

congratulations on two weeks sober! Thats awesome, life is so much better on the sober side right?

[@EmRozey123]

Excellent!! Welcome to the club. Stick with us. You're doing an amazing job!!

[@salinaluna1879]

@@angiesweeting6618 it is much better at times really difficult bc of emotions, but it’s necessary for living a more fulfilling life.

[@salinaluna1879]

@@EmRozey123 Ty! U must be doing an amazing job as well! God bless and stay strong 💪🏻

[@FeelMyFlame1]

You helped me get ahold of my life. You started popping up on my feed and I rejected watching out of fear, but I gained the courage to start watching. I won’t die of alcoholism. Thank you pal

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey feelmyflame! I'm so happy that you finally clicked on one of the videos!!!! Congratulations on gaining the courage to get your life back!!!!! God bless😊😊❤❤

[@FeelMyFlame1]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I’ve been watching many of them and will continue. Thank you for sharing your story and trying to help people

[@CMoore8539]

@@FeelMyFlame1He’s helping a lot of people.💞💯

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@FeelMyFlame1 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tracybrovan3997]

Deep story man. Wow.

[@davisfam05]

God, man i have been having EVERY symptom you have described an also left hand an fingers going numb. Went to doctor a month ago had pancreatitis omg that was so painful. Still kept drinking. My birthday was 3 days ago an i drank my usual 3 pints blacked out an woke up in pain bad shakes couldn't find a bottle anywhere,an started calling my mother because she's the only one i have left that hasn't left me 5 children an my wife haven't seen them in 5yrs. I flipped out talking to my mother like a dog because she didnt have any alcohol. I had a bad breakdown that night really believed i was going to have a heart attack that night an die. I prayed God help me begging please god give me more time i wont drink again. I haven't drank a drop since October 21, an surprisingly haven't had any bad withdrawals. Thank you for what you're doing.

[@Melshalko7799]

❤❤❤ Keep going hun 🙂

[@Marktheshark-e7f]

You are the Best recovering podcast on yhe net in my opinion. You seem sincere and honest 😊

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

I agree, remarkable sincerity!!

[@fernandapartridge5174]

💯 Young people need to watch these videos. I imagine it would make a lot of them think twice, and at least have the full picture of what alcohol addiction could have in store for them, in their not too distant futures. I love seeing his channel grow. I think the more people see this, the better it will be for society. ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much marktheshark!!! I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for being here!!! God bless 😊😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

​@@CraigFox-lt6lt❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

​@fernandapartridge5174 ❤❤❤😊😊

[@joelperry9380]

Your honesty is what people need to hear. Thank you! When you said “I felt my liver” it made me very emotional. I’ve been there too buddy.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Joel! I really appreciate you saying that my friend. I'm sorry that you have felt that too, it's a scary feeling. Hope you are doing well. God bless ❤❤❤❤

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Joel it's frightening to me as well! The body can only handle so much substance abuse !😮

[@joelperry9380]

To give a little background, I’ve been sober just a little over 3 years. Started having some health scares and ended up getting arrested for DUI. Went to treatment and it saved my life. Addiction is a terrible thing, and the one thing that still haunts me everyday is how much time I wasted.

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

@joelperry9380 For me it's been about 14 months, and ignoring health issues, as ppl like us usually do, was getting more serious - so I stopped, and LD has been encouraging me since Jan 2024. Thanks for sharing Joel !!

[@KaraLey98]

I think the audio is much better-your voice sounds nicer😊

[@kennithminnich]

My niece passed away from cirrhosis at 31 years of age. She just couldn't get sober. This was very sad. We are fortunate to have found sobriety. God bless everyone ❤

[@Micru866]

I’m so sorry for your loss. She’s at peace now. 🙏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Kennith. I am so sorry for your family's loss. May she rest in peace. That is too young. I am actually going to do a video this week on how young people are ending up with ld. thank you for sharing. God bless❤❤❤❤

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Kennith , that is so so sad ... 31 ...and I'm hearing about ppl in their 20s !! 😮😮😮. Remember the guy LD did an interview with recently was only about 29 ? when he needed liver and kidney transplants ?

[@kennithminnich]

@CraigFox-lt6lt , yes, I recall. Very young, that's for sure. So fortunate to have survived..

[@RonsMom40-pu1en2gj4p]

So sorry for your loss kennith. So young! I lost my nephew at 26 due to Fentynl. Very glad you took the bull by the horns and overcame aud.

[@silaswalker2266]

Dude you are so knowledgeable and informative, I’m 23 and while my issue hasn’t gotten bad I’ve been drinking too much beer recently and now im 4 days off and feel a lot healthier.

[@oksanarubin895]

Be strong, you can do it !!!!!

[@ethandent1669]

You can do this! You're wise beyond your years to address this at 23 vs. me in my 40s!

[@Aeoniik]

Good work brother. Addiction led me to having a stroke at 21, heart condition, mystery muscle cramps through my whole body, from jaw, through the hips to toes. 10/10 pain. I recovered from the stroke but I am not the same. I shouldn’t be alive, every day is a blessing. You can’t realise how much we take our health for granted until you really face your own mortality, and it changes everything. Whatever you’re dealing with can get so, so much worse brother. If you get sober now you will never regret it, you’ll never miss it. I’ve partied harder than anybody you could imagine, I partied like a millionaire for the last 2 years of my addiction. It was pathetic. The more money got injection into my addiction the more pathetic it became and my character eroded. I am 2 years off alcohol and 1 year off drugs now. Please choose to get sober and build a relationship with God. Your life will become better than you could ever imagine, you have everything to gain in life my friend ❤❤❤

[@deborahdavis8769]

Well Ld as you were talking, i was hanging on your every word. I've been there and the fact that I was boiling chicken, chopping onions, garlic, and carrots. Cooking away and thinking how blessed I am to have found your channel. And how blessed I am to be sober today. I'm getting better physically and mentally. I spoke to nurse on the phone today. Calls I used to avoid, and it wasn't bad numbers or bad results. She actually wanted to know if I ever looked at my patient portal because they wanted a printout from ultrasound they didn't have a copy of. I actually know everything in my patient portal. I knew exactly what she needed. Im alert and present, and it's so wonderful to be present and not try to avoid and hide. Always an excuse. I truly hated myself. Tonight's topic really hit home. I hope there's a part 11. 🙏 Thank you Ld.

[@LeahMoonbeam]

🥰🥰🥰 you sound so sweet here. I hope you and we all stay away from the devils pee aka alcohol. It’s the biggest scam on humanity.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Deborah!!!! That's absolutely amazing to hear!!! I'm right there with you. I know how you access all my information too. Something i would never do. I am so happy to hear that your life is improving in so many ways!!!!! You're doing great and I am so proud of you!!! There will be more parts, i promise! Thank you!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@deborahdavis8769]

@LeahMoonbeam i was a mean drunk. I called it my liquid courage. Im ashamed of myself. Alcohol destroys lives.

[@LeahMoonbeam]

@@deborahdavis8769 whew same girl same! I was soooo mean when drunk… the next morning of shame, people would always tell me how much I changed …how sassy and mean I had become. I embarrassed myself many times but it’s time for us to forgive ourselves!

[@darcymccabe-pb1se]

Ive been worried about my liver and kidneys for years due to drug use. Sober 4.5 years now. Afraid to go get my blood checked. 2 days ago i finally got my blood and urine checked and they found NOTHING wrong. Such a relief

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Oh wow darcy! I am absolutely thrilled for you! Great job on biting the bullet and getting your labs done! I know it's not easy. But... you did it and now you know! Good for you!! Thank you for watching! God bless ❤❤❤❤

[@deniserusinski5354]

The truth is the truth. And people need to hear this because you can't sugar coat it.

[@fernandapartridge5174]

We glamorize alcohol so much right??! The reality of it, is very different to how it’s portrayed in our society. This is the reality. One of the worst drugs there is. 😕

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are exactly right denise!!! Thank you!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@angiesweeting6618]

This was a great video and really hit hard on me. I had a few of those symptoms before crap hit the fan as well. A few months before I had really bad pain in my liver to the point where I couldnt sleep it hurt so bad. I started drinking in the morning everyday for a year before I got sick and every morning I would try to drink and have a garbage can right next to me because it was coming back up immediately I did that until about half way through a gatorade bottle being half empty (yes, I had gotten to the point of dumping my liquor into a gatorade bottle.) When I started noticing symptoms it was my legs started swelling and I googled it and all that came up was liver issues, so I freaked out and drank more, thinking I was too young for liver issues (I had just turned 41) thinking back to those days really depresses me because my life is so much different and better now without that poison. Thank you for all you do, and I hope the cleanup is going well for you. Prayers to everyone affected by Helene and Milton! Stay safe

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@angiesweeting6618 it's so kind of you to share this because you could be opening someone's eyes that were right in your shoes. I'll say it til I'm blue in the face, Angie, I'm so proud of you for tackling your health, and I'm so happy that you get to truly enjoy your life now!! Im celebrating with you! ❤️🎊🎉🎉🎊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey angie! I had the swelling in my legs too. I was working one day and I pull my socks all the way up to my knees. Something I have always done. I went to pull my socks back up and I had rings around my legs from where they were and my legs were full of fluid. I did the same thing.... I got drunk and just like that... I forgot all about it. I always drank to forget about my problems. You are not alone my friend. Thank you for everything!!!! We are getting there on the clean up, it's going to take a while, but it's all good. Everyone is safe and that's all that matters!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@angiesweeting6618]

@@amandaflaherty7528 thank you so much Amanda that means alot to me. I am so proud of you as well for tackling what you have and that you get to enjoy your life and your family so much more now.

[@BrandonRei95]

I’ve had pancreatitis, it is no joke! Leaning over the side of my bed puking blood onto the floor while holding my back and side. The pain was unbearable. Was coming out of a night/morning whiskey bender. I can’t believe I picked up a bottle less than a week after that. Going on a month sober… god bless all struggling. Keep making these videos LD I’m here for every one of them. 🙏🏻

[@fernandapartridge5174]

Nice work on the month Brandon! It gets better, I promise. ❤ Hang in there. I love this channel; this dude is helping a LOT of people.

[@angiesweeting6618]

I am sorry you had to go through that! Pancreatitis sounds awful. I have known someone that has had it, but I never have. I am so happy for you that you are going on a month sober, thats awesome!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Brandon!!!! Man... I am so sorry. Alcohol is such an addictive drug. That we would be so sick from it, and go right back. I'm so glad that you stopped!!!! Congratulations on a month man!!!! That's absolutely fantastic!!!@🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 God bless😊😊❤

[@justaguyonabike2055]

Respect brother, you deliver your important message in an organic way.

[@nitingangwar1920]

I started drinking heavy five years ago..I am currently 31....Since April 2021(the month in which I lost 8 relatives due to COVID and I got crazy) I used to Drink in the morning and evenings... ruined all my health but but by god's grace got sober through AA meetings...and now sober since 6th of August 2024...got my life back and happy about it. Some of the symptoms you told were ditto same for me but my body was young and abuse happened for a shorter time but I CAN RELATE TO EVERYTHING YOU SAID.....good job mister, for we were always dishonest with ourself..thanks for sharing.

[@angiesweeting6618]

I am glad that you were able to get sober and have your life back now. It really is a great feeling right?

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey there my friend! I'm so sorry to hear about your family members that you lost. That's so sad. I am happy to hear that you got your life back though!!!! Good for you!!! Keep up the great work and congratulations on your sobriety!!! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@nitingangwar1920]

@@angiesweeting6618 see life is life .....getting sober does not mean your life will be perfect. But sobriety leet you stand up, face and fight back challenges.

[@kellidusselier7817]

I’m a dental assistant and dental lab tech, so I used to make these. The grooves are for rests on the metal clasps, to help hold it in better. But you will definitely be able to remove them. That’s good they did that, it will make for a much better fit!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for that kelli!!!! They didn't really explain that much to me. That makes a lot of sense though.... the grooves are for the clasps. Thank you again!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@TheRukisama]

Thank you so much for telling your story and not sugarcoating anything. I need to quit before things get worse.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You're so welcome my friend and thank you so much for being here! You can do it, if I can... anyone can. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@RedSmirk54]

I hope your dental issues are resolved with this new partial! It is so essential to be able to get good nutrition to heal. It's something that people don't talk enough about. Ill-fitting dentures and partials can really take a toll on one's health.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much redsmirk!!! It really is. I still don't have any yet. I haven't had molars now for months and eating has been hard. Hopefully in the next week, I'll be able to eat whatever I want. And that is lean protein and organic vegetables. Eating clean, makes you feel amazing!!!! Hope you are having a great day and thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@raulcolmenero]

Oh my god chef, your stories give me chills, you did everything wrong. Empty stomach, binge on top of binging lifestyle. Ugggggh, I've been there too. Having to drink to be able to drive!! Absolute insanity

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Raul. There are so many that drank like we did. It's crazy how similar out stories are!!!! Thank you for sharing! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@andreahighsides7756]

Thanks for posting these LD. I’ve been watching your videos for probably more than half a year now, 4 days sober today. Thanks

[@joanthomas1755]

I did the “eye check” every day too. I’m so lucky that I didn’t do permanent damage to my liver.

[@judithowens8212]

Can you please describe the eye check?

[@joanthomas1755]

@@judithowens8212 Looking for signs of jaundice in the whites of the eyes, which would mean the liver is compromised.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for sharing joan and I am so happy that you didn't too!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

​@@judithowens8212i will do it in tomorrow's video, just for you!!! So... Fridays video. Thank you for watching!!!!!

[@Aeoniik]

You’re so real brother. I can tell you take on what life throws at you head on, as you’ve faced your mortality. Realising our mortality really brings about some amazing attributes of one’s character, your testimony is powerful brither, God bless you ❤❤❤

[@tjs1189]

The gross stories are so important to hear. It’s gross but it’s real and I for one am so thankful you’re willing to be open and honest.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you tjs! Sometimes I worry that I will gross people out. But, you are right. It's the facts, it happens, and people need to be aware. Before it happens to them. Thank you!!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@CMoore8539]

@@liverdisease-qb6rkyes People need to be aware.💞👍🙏

[@mike3102]

Good. Video brother and thank you for sharing your story. Long time Listener and first time commenting. I was wondering if you could do more videos about a day in your life. Like The struggles of daily life and bring drunk or having to drink all day. Thank you and be safe out there.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Mike! Thank you for being a long time listener and for taking the time to comment! I will absolutely do so! Keep an eye out for it. Probably tomorrow! I just took a screenshot of your comment to remind me. You've got it my friend!!!! Thank you for the idea! God bless 😊😊😊

[@SquireNotesMusic]

I can relate with that I still do it ❤just because you stopped don’t mean you safe from it

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for sharing! You are absolutely right.... we are never safe. We have to stay on top of it!!!! Good to see you again my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@petergriffin680]

One thing that’s really helped my dental health is swishing water around my mouth after every time I eat or drink something. Really a game changer.

[@kellidusselier7817]

Having liver disease is almost like having food poisoning that never ends when it comes to stomach issues. Just pure hell.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

💯 ❤😊

[@lemarbruun5817]

Listened to this while having my morning coffee. LD's videos have become a daily medicine. He never fails to deliver on both inspiring or scaring people into getting sober or staying sober. Hope everyone has a great Thursday.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey lemar! I hope your day is going well! Thank you so much for listening everyday!!! That really does mean a lot to me!!! I really appreciate your support for the channel!!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Music 🎶 to my ears, "it's the opposite, I've got my life back!" 😊 💯

[@CMoore8539]

A lot of younger people are getting liver disease much more now. It’s never been this bad before. It can vertically happen to anyone. Most people don’t even have a clue. Ever since 2020 Alcohol sales have been going through the roof. It’s very sad but most people have been traumatized from everything we’ve been through.💔 Thank you for sharing. You are educating people about a very tough subject. You are doing good things.😊💞🙏🇺🇸

[@davidlafond8327]

Wow, LD! That's crazy that you had so many GI symptoms from alcohol, and that everything was just going right through you like that! Thanks for always being so honest in your videos. I don't mind you sharing the graphic details because it sheds light on how dangerous alcohol can be, and how much it can disrupt your bodily functions! Also, I can relate to having more intense hangovers with time. It seems like after age 30, my hangovers would get more severe and linger on for a lot longer than usual. Still, I went on drinking undeterred, not thinking that anything serious would happen until I was much older. I thought I had plenty of time to stop drinking, and that I would just stop right before things got really bad! I had no idea about chronic pancreatitis; I didn't know it was something you could get from drinking, nor that I would end up with it in my early 30s!! Anyone out there still abusing alcohol needs to see this video because you definitely don't want to end up with these health consequences!! When your body is crying out for help, it's best that you listen and take action before it's too late!! Alcohol sucks man, it really does!! Thanks for sharing this story, and whatever happens with your pancreas, I wish you the best of luck! ❤🙏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

David.... what you said just hit home. I was the same way. I kept thinking that I would stop. Right before things got bad. Nope.... I didn't. And I ended up with chronic pancreatitis too. It is what it is now. I'm so glad that we have moved past all that and are sober now. So glad! The thing with the chronic pancreatitis is too, anytime that you get a little bit of a stomach ache, you start to wonder. Is this going to be pancreatitis again? Am I going back to the hospital tonight? It really is scary!!!! Hope your day is going well my friend! Thank you for always being here and supporting the channel man!! I am honored to call you my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@amandadinicola5857]

You have tremendous courage to describe your morning shakes and plastic bottles

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Amanda! I really appreciate you saying that! Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@lilydawn365]

Hi, I'm new to this channel, but your words and experiences are supporting me yo stay sober. Thank you! You're truly doing GODS works. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@CHlLLUMlNATI]

Thanks for the honesty and sharing big LD. You are the man

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome chilluminati!!!! Thank you for always being here and supporting the channel!! You have no idea how much I really do appreciate you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@mattsniper362]

It's odd - even after all you've been through, you look so young! I would have thought mid to late thirties at the most. I guess that's the sobriety glow up that people talk about! I am a heavy drinker. 3 times a week binging half-litre of vodka. Im day 9 sober but I still think i can feel my liver, even though all my LFTs are normal. Maybe its psychosomatic but im sure its protruding just like you described. Oh well. I cant do anything about it now except stay off the sauce! These videos are a lifesaver to watch when i crave a drink. Immediately puts me off. thank you

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey matt!!!! Thanks you so much for saying that! I am about to be 45 next week. I can tell you this much, I looked like I was 80 years old about a year ago. Check out the first video I did. And that's when I felt comfortable enough to film. Congratulations on 9 days!!!! That's absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work and whenever you get that feeling, just turn on one of these videos! Thank you again my friend!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@raymondlin8728]

Went to 2 rehab centers almost 2 summers ago. Finally i dont drink anymore. I was drinking a box wine and a case of beer a week. I was also 285lb. After zero drink, no exercise, no empty calories, im down to 185lb. Now I like reading about liver disease, cirrhosis, sign, death. Makes me great full, motivational, that I stopped 100%. Over 2 summers ago

[@zeromark202]

Gosh, this it’s exactly what I’m going through with the drinking problem.

[@marthatreasure9232]

Thank you LD for speaking the truth and not being afraid to go into detail. I know your channel is helping thousands!❤

[@starlenephillips4715]

Thank you so much for your videos! So glad you and your family are safe! Am also interested in hearing more about the hurricane situation if that’s possible too. You are right in the thick of it. Much love to you LD❤😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey starlene! Thank you so much! Yep... everyone and the animals are safe! We are so lucky! I will talk about it more for sure. Did you see the video i posted up 2 days ago about the damage from it? You should check it out if not. Thank you!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@candypuff5014]

Sober 66 days. Been watching you since day 2. You telling your story, no holds barred, has helped me so much. I was right there, the beginning of most of these symptoms. Ty so much LD, love you man! ❤

[@raykarkoff499]

WOW. ...I've never heard such a story, God bless you buddy 🙏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for watching my friend! I hope that you continue to hang out with us!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@RubberWilbur]

as quickly as bad symptoms of alcohol can accumulate over time, the same bad symptoms can slowly disappear if you stop the drinking. I've noticed negative symptoms start to vanish over months that I would have the rest of my life.

[@Carlton-e1f]

I have been really enjoying your vids and I hope you folks in SC/Ga come out the stronger from these storms. I have dealt with my share being a couple of states north of you along the coast. The story about sopping up and straining spilled liquor was a little humorous at first and I thought it was unlikely but about 30 years ago I stopped at a liquor store on way home . The old clerk commented..."Well,... theres' one dead soldier" when he dropped a pint of vodka on the floor and it shattered. Then he said.."They say it has no oder but I beg to differ". An old patron (obviously a heavy daily drinker), replied.... "Ah...just get a rag and soak it up and filter it through a paper towel"...I thought he was joking.

[@almaconnor9171]

I am SO happy for you LD, I really am. You’re doing Gods work now. Tell me, who better than you? I am sure you have already changed SO many lives, and families. God Bless You.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey almaconnor!!! You are such a nice person! I am so blessed to know you!!!! Thank you for always being so kind! I truly do appreciate you!!!! Thank you!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@visam28]

Thanks so much for sharing your story even the embarassing details and so happy you came out of that hell and use your pain and suffering to help others. ❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome visam! Thank you for being here and watching the videos! This channel would be nothing without you all being here!! God bless❤❤❤

[@truthseeker6370]

I really appreciate your honesty in sharing your story. How did you cook as a chef in a restaurant when you personally couldn't eat? And How did you manage to go to work every day feeling like that? I just can't.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey truthseeker! I just took a screenshot of your comment. I will talk about this in one of my upcoming videos this week. Keep an eye out for it! I will be sure to add it in to one of my next videos!!! Thank you for the question! Hope you are doing well! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@truthseeker6370]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you! I look forward to it. I can't go to work feeling like **** now myself, but I am nearly 60. I did use to go to work feeling awful when I was younger. My parents were different degrees of alcoholics and I swore I Never would be...then look at me now. I absolutely loved how alcohol made me feel as a teenager. No one one grows up aspiring to be an alcoholic or addict. It's crazy how the demon takes over 😕

[@Averyregularmom]

Thank you for your honesty and transparency. As a daughter of an alcoholic who lost his battle, I always wondered what his last years/months/days were like. This helps heal a part of me somehow. I’ve also struggled with alcoholism and addiction to substances myself, been sober 3 going on 4 years.

[@michaelthompson7217]

i’ve been running into your videos for a while. just wanted to say you’re doing a service posting these.

[@Christian-qu9ml]

I respect your honesty.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Christian!!! I really appreciate you being here!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@silvo-sings]

Oh how I remember those horrendous mornings trying to force alcohol down whilst my body tried to reject it.. vomiting the first one or two along with bile.. until I could keep it down. I thanked alcohol delivery at the end because I couldn’t buy from the store at 5am because of the shakes…I’m pleased those days are gone and the terrible memories serve to protect us. Thanks for your brutal self honesty.. I associate with so much you say. 🙏🙏🤗

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey silvo!!! You are so welcome and thank you for sharing! I am so happy for you that you have gotten sober too!!!! It's such a better way to live!!@ god bless ❤❤❤❤

[@cornellallen6964]

Amazing video.

[@philparisi9175]

It is amazing how we do let certain things go when we choose as alcoholics not to see them. I had diarrhea for probably four years never thought to do anything about it, but I knew what it was from the thing with the blood pressure. The lower number is usually quite high active drinkers The number is usually over 90

[@Enlightenment246]

I’m so glad you are here to tell your story 🙏 l can’t relate as l have never been a big drinker but l have friends whose partners died from alcohol.

[@cheryldeanley2074]

Hey G ! Always good to hear your experiences again. Keeps me reminded that that could have been me. Been keeping Doobie more days. Just want to say, it feels good to be sober! Hello to everyone in the community ☺️ I would have diarrhea like mud !😮 Would wear adult diapers to bed. What a nightmare. I can relate. No more of those secret embarrassing days and nights. Your story about sliding off the toilet made me laugh lol Funny but not funny. So glad that those days are over for you also. Take care. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey jersey girl!!!! It's so good to see you!!!! I'm so happy to hear that you and doobie have been hanging out!!! You are such a great grandma!!!! What does doobie call you btw? Nana,grandma? Just wondering. Thank you for sharing your experience with this too, I have pooped in my sleep too. Woke up to a not so nice surprise! I hope your day is going great!!!!! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@cheryldeanley2074]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk Nana. I don't like grandma ! Lol

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@cheryldeanley2074 got it Nana!!!!

[@janetheteach]

I just read Leaving Las Vegas. You are describing the main character. It's a good movie also. I'm happy you are living healthier.

[@beautybuffet101]

Thank you

[@yvonneshaub6111]

Hey Ld, wow, your stomach was absolutely wrecked!..anydody who doesn't have these symptoms yet better get right!.. i responded to someone who said they had diarrhea after quitting, they said it looked like baby poop.. i said thats your liver rejoicing that it can make bile again, once the liver starts functioning again, you can get bile in your poop..diarrhea can also be a withdrawal symptom but better to be that after you quit rather than before. Thank you for this informative video....God Bless!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Yvonne! My stomach was an absolute mess! It was always upset. I couldn't go anywhere, because I was worried I would use the bathroom on myself. I'm so glad that those days are over!!!!!! I hope you are doing well! Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@boratborinivich6662]

Hello..good to see you here..Love your videos i hope you make many more..they are inspirational to many I too have two 5cm growths in my liver along with many lecions..i dont know what it is yet but i have petscan and biopsy comming up this week..im scared and worried to death but hopefully its not serious..ty for reading

[@kathrynminnick8986]

Your story never ceases to shock and amaze me. The story of sucking up vodka from the floor and ringing out a towel to get the vodka is one of next-level desperation and addiction to your slave driver and would be executioner, booze. I am SO sorry you got sick and SO glad you finally got sober. I am also SO glad you have the courage and commitment to tell people the ugly, honest truth of where drinking will take them if they have AUD. Your story offers one cautionary tale after another. It is shocking and yet understandable, given your AUD, to hear that you weren’t even willing, with the Internet at hand, to seek out health-related info. The AUD put blinders on you so you were unwilling to gather info that could have told you to get to the doctor. So scary to realize how much the AUD brain wants to ensure a steady supply of booze and doesn’t even care if the larger organism is being destroyed in the process. Thank you so much for bringing all this horrible truth to light!! You are doing fantastic work to alert people about the dangers and deception of AUD, using blunt, scary, and shockingly raw stories (the undigested beans) to make your points. Thank you SO much for what you do and who you are!! SO happy you are sober and alive!! Praying for a good outcome to your pancreas appointment! Sending prayers, appreciation and love! 😊🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Kathryn! I really appreciate you saying that, but I think that getting sick was a blessing in disguise. If it wasn't for that.... I probably would have never quit. I probably would have drank my self to death... literally. I wouldn't have this channel either. I really do believe that my life led me here, to this point. So that I can be here and try my best to help others in need. I have all the experience now and it's something that I really can speak about. From the heart. Thank you!! I truly do appreciate you so much!!! You are so awesome! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@penny7537]

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for sharing

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

❤❤❤❤❤ you're so welcome penny!! Thank you for being here!! God bless❤❤❤

[@jamieburgett4652]

Thinking of you slipping off the toilet because you were so sweaty made me laugh. Love you so much. I'm so glad you're with us. Part of me is scared for tou about getting your pancreas removed...what if that makes everything worse 😢

[@ImkeSinner-wv2md]

I’m scared for him too , I didn’t even know you can live without a pancreas.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

😊😊😊😊 it is a pretty funny story! I love you too jamie!!!! We will find out, hopefully they won't have to. I'll be finding out here very soon. Thank you for always being here and supporting the channel! Your positivity is a breath of fresh air!!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

​@ImkeSinner-wv2md ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you my friend!!! You can, you have to have an insulin pump and take pancreatitic enzymes every day. I already have the pump and I'm about to start the enzymes now too. ❤❤❤❤

[@Redsnapper123]

Good video

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you redsnapper!!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@skillzorz101]

Did you have a water drinking schedule? I worry about my blood pressure and everything else too, and so I drink as much water as I can every night just before bed, often including electrolytes just in case I may have excreted them all out.

[@mariabilliet3287]

Thank you for your honesty. While drinking did you ever think: I am not honest with my wife, it's not fair that I'm lying all the time

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome and I absolutely did. I felt horrible about it. It really bothered me. But I had to keep drinking. Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤

[@OptimusRon23]

LD glad you got internet and power back! Do you know what your ALT/AST levels were when you finally went to the doctor? Mine were 103/56 and am freaking out bcuz I am a hypochondriac…. Yet I’m drinking poison to shut my mind off while it’s killing me…. It’s so stupid

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Optimus ron! Thank you so much! I don't. I will ask my wife to look it up on the portal for me. I was always so out of it when I was in there and I never paid any attention to what my numbers were. I will get back with you tomorrow and let you know. I don't know if your numbers are bad or not. I'm really sorry my friend. Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤

[@DebraReule]

I love you LD❤️. Your really a great guy🫂🙏❤️

[@mikelinniii1186]

keep going forward.

[@Kazwell111]

You are lucky to be alive. I lost an older brother, my only sibling to alcoholism in his mid forties. He was a heavy smoker as well and that played a major part of his passing. His heart was damaged over the years from binge drinking and excessive smoking. He was warned by doctors, but when drunk his reasoning was messed up.

[@fernandapartridge5174]

Funny, a lot of us refuse to accept it, when our bodies give us a warning. Mine was neuropathy, that really messed my back up. I had no idea, (or didn’t want to think that was the reason) that you could get such horrendous back pain from drinking alcohol. Ended up in hospital with it, due to not being able to walk, I had no reflexes in my legs, nothing at all. All the doctors were baffled. I quit anyway, and it was only about 2 years after that, that I finally realized what that was. I never wanted to ‘go there’ at all. Crazy the mental gymnastics we can perform. You are SO RIGHT about having your life back though! You get it back and all the good things that come with it.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for sharing my friend! I have neuropathy now from the diabetes. I know how bad it hurts. I am so sorry. Congratulations on your sobriety!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 that's so awesome! God bless❤❤❤

[@fernandapartridge5174]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk 😁❤️

[@brentsvensson7882]

Has your neuropathy improved or gone away?

[@fernandapartridge5174]

@@brentsvensson7882 Yes it did definitely improve. 😁 I’m very interested in natural health and supplementing etc. started taking a number of different supplements, one of them was a very good quality vitamin b12 supplement, things like magnesium, iodine, and also I took lions mane mushroom, which can regrow nerves. I noticed after about 1 1’2 - 2 years after I quit, that pretty much all my symptoms had gone.

[@fernandapartridge5174]

@@brentsvensson7882 hey Brent. Don’t think my last comment saved for some reason. Yes it did! I took a number of different things to help with a lot of deficiencies (something that happens after drinking significantly for a while, your body gets depleted of nutrients) and eventually, most of it did go away. It took a while, but I healed. 😁

[@PAYNEKILLER..]

I don't know why but I enjoy hearing you tell your story, drinking was never really my thing it was just an aside to pills and partying. I always hated the way alcohol made me feel during and after. It felt like poison.

[@Kevin_Yagoonie]

Man ill tell you if anyone is having a difficult time quitting alcohol they need to hear about your bathroom issues. That right there is enough for me to keep going with my sobriety. Thankfully i never had problems like that besides diarrhea in the morning. Im 43 and started drinking regularly in my mid 20's. Last 10 years it got so bad where id finish a 30 pack myself from 9am to around 4/5pm and pass out. If i wasnt drinking beer i was drinking 1 1/2 liters of vodka in a day. Im type 2 diabetic and have high blood pressure. I stopped drinking for 3 months then relapsed. Now currently im on 1 week sober. I need to do it this time because i know sooner then later my luck will run out. But yeah your bathroom stories definitely makes me never want to go back Also i was having severe pain in my right side that traveled to my back. It lasted a couple months. I went to 2 different hospitals and have myself looked at for it. They did blood, urine tests, cat scans, xray and found nothing thank god. Was told it was a muscle. So i changed how i slept and haven't had that pain since. But that scared me

[@jasonberezowski2869]

listening to you describe pancreatitis is exactly correct. I was hospitalized twice for it and it felt exactly like you said, your chest and stomach would hurt so bad and your back would hurt too, but you couldnt lay down and no position you go in can make it feel better. Second time I had it so bad I had to have surgery and get my gallbladder removed. Mine was caused by genetics, bad diet and some drinking.

[@astronaut_sailor]

Fasting can help heal pancreatitis.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for the advice my friend!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@Redsnapper123]

Do i hear thunder in the background? Milton?

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Not that I know of. I am listening to this show while I reply. With my headphones in and the flies sound like they are in my ears!!! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@krislic84]

Have you ever thought of doing some non KZbin public speaking engagements for addicts? I think everyone who struggles could benefit! Thanks for your unwavering dedication to your audience, and your brutal honesty!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I have! I just don't know how to go about it. Any ideas? They would be much appreciated if you knew how to go about setting something like that up. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤

[@krislic84]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk maybe start by reaching out to local AA groups? I know ones I went to always had a night with a guest speaker. Even highschools always need people to discourage kids from drugs and alcohol. God bless u too! I haven't had a drink in over a week and I attribute that to your videos as motivation.

[@joevoss335]

I’m on day 3. Hit my rock bottom on Saturday after a week and half bender and realizing the progressive nature of this disease will kill me. Quitting while I’m ahead. Thanks for sharing your story. These accounts will save my life.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey Joe! Thank you so much for your generosity!!! Congratulations on day 3 my friend!!! You are making the right decision! Good for you for quitting while you are ahead! I wish I had done so myself!!! Thank you for being here!! God bless😊😊😊😊

[@Cymricus]

man when you talk about that stomach and throat burn shew yeah i used to chase that first hit feeling every day. don’t miss being sick every day tho

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you for sharing my friend! It's crazy how similar we all are in our addiction. God bless❤❤❤

[@susanpantoja1503]

I feel bad for you but i really feel bad for your wife and children that never had you there ever. That was your focus and your family lost out on knowing and growing with you. Your lucky your alive god bless Nd thanks for helping others ❤

[@lynnemerrell5137]

God bless you…

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

God bless you and your family lynne!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CMoore8539]

Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.🖤🎃

[@SamPonder-pr5js]

I'm not good with anything anymore. I just pray that God will be merciful. Sick as hell.

[@walterbradthau9525]

I'm right alongside you. Hang in there, Sam. ❤

[@janeeden919]

❤

[@janeeden919]

How are you now mate?

[@RWVegan]

You will need fixadent with partials unless the US do it differently and unless you're having a bridge (bridges are good as they are cemented to a neighbouring tooth).I had one missing as the tooth broke in half. I couldn't have an implant as the bones of my jaw are too small so I opted for a bridge.

[@thesundreamers8423]

Hey man, how you holding with the storm damage? Just wanted to check in on you brother.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey man!! We are doing just fine. Thank you so much for checking in on us!!! I am so happy that none of the animals or my family were hurt during the storm. It's really a miracle that nothing worse happened! I hope you are doing well my friend!!! God bless❤❤😊😊

[@thesundreamers8423]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk Much love my man!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@thesundreamers8423 you too brother!

[@bnaturalsvlogs6926]

It sounds like ulcerative colitis, I am an herbalist and there are so many teas that can help. I watch your videos everyday and they help me because I have experienced a lot of the same things I would be happy to share the herbs with you if you like to drink tea

[@twinkle533]

Hi just watching LDs channel which he has helped me and others fighting with this diease. I just came across ur post about teas that can help with ld issues. I'm have inflammation for which, at times I take dandelion tea. I also take basil tea, black tea and green tea and black coffee plus lavender. I have varices vains i am on a low sodium diet. Just don't want another blood clot. I have low platelets. Plus i am on meds. Just trying to gain muscle. My oxygen seems to drop. Seriously when I got diagnosed in March 2023. I was given a 2 year life. Now, I wasn't told I had fatty liver or cirrhosis but ESLD in ER. Every day I wake up I look around at my hands and touch my liver and then I get up and look at my innocent twins, who inspired me to get stronger again and drive them to school etc. "Thank you God for keeping me strong and alive". Are my words. My kids keep me charged. they say "u didn't look good almost two years ago but u just need some protein shakes😮 and u ar going to live forever". ❤them. 🎉tks for any suggestions😊😊

[@thebrianchannel9890]

After years of that, I went and had all my teeth removed at age 45.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey man. I am going to be 45 in just a couple of days and never thought I would only have a few teeth left at this age. It sucks. Sorry that you had to have them all pulled. Did you get implants or dentures? How do you like them if so? Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@thebrianchannel9890]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I got four posts on the bottom with click ins and I’m hoping to do that to the top at some point. Meanwhile, I wear full denture on the top. The click on the bottom are awesome. I have absolutely zero regrets. The dentist kept asking me if I was sure I wanted to do it, but after all that pain and misery all those years I had no qualms about it whatsoever and I have zero regrets. That was like three or four years ago now my math is bad. No bad breath. No broken teeth and weird rituals of getting stuff out of them. You know what I’m talking about.

[@EmRozey123]

I feel you, Brian. I'm now 53 and I had to have all of my top teeth removed from drinking, eating disorder and just terrified of the dentist. I Hope you'll be able to get some dentures at least. You'll adjust. You're not alone buddy

[@SiviweXakaza]

How were you drinking sugary drinks while you were diabetic? How did that affect you?

[@mattbenson8078]

Just curious if you see this … can you put your fingers under your right rib cage now or is your liver still swollen? Maybe the improvement of your symptoms/health would be a good idea for a video. Thanks for posting encouragement for sobriety, I know you’re helping a lot of people m.

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

Never have i heard the story about wringing out the towel...lord have mercy !!!! 🥺 😮 😨

[@davidlafond8327]

@@CraigFox-lt6lt Yeah me either, Craig! The desperation of addiction will take a person to extremes though! I’ve heard about people drinking things like mouth wash and hand sanitizer to get that fix!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Oh yeah craig! I have even more stories like that. I will have to tell one of them tomorrow. It's a crazy story. And I mean crazy. The things that I would do!!! Hope you are having a great day!!! God bless❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

@liverdisease-qb6rk It's fabulous day !!

[@CraigFox-lt6lt]

@davidlafond8327 yeah David, I've heard that ...but this is almost like lapping it up off the floor!! I love LD'S stories!! ❤️

[@yppakcaasi5396]

how does pancreatitis just go away? One must assume it resolves itself if you had it that many times and just powered through it by continuing drinking... come to think of it, I'm fairly certain I had it a few years ago now that I know what that back pain could mean.. never since.. but damn. My eyes are dull and blood shot but not yellow, my blood pressure is high but i have no liver pain.. hope the dr can get me some valium so i can sleep the first 3 nights of withdrawals starting monday. drinking until then

[@danbartstow9829]

Don’t forget the bottom of the feet burning and tingling,indentations from your socks when you remove them,acid reflux while trying to sleep,waking up during the night with your mind spinning and needing a drink to fall back asleep ect ect

[@stephanielake8169]

Did you ever set up the go fund me? :) I have a bar retainer but that was for braces. It’s barely noticeable

[@kathrynminnick8986]

Please see underneath each video for information on how to donate to LD and his channel. 😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

No, i didn't Stephanie. It's all good. I really appreciate you thinking of myself and my family! I'm too embarrassed to ask for money from anyone and I know that everyone is already struggling to pay their own bills. Thank you so much for always being here and always being such a positive person! I truly do appreciate you! God bless❤❤❤❤

[@stephanielake8169]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk no worries! wanted to make sure I didn’t overlook it. Thanks for replying

[@stephanielake8169]

@@kathrynminnick8986 good idea thanks!!

[@maudonink7592]

Hello. I have seen quite a few of your podcast. Really appreciate your honesty. But, missing out on your wife's and family's reaction to your addiction.

[@kathrynminnick8986]

LD made 12 videos with his wife from about April to July of this year in which she (off camera) answered subscriber questions and also the two of them talked about various topics related to his addiction. The titles of the videos say something like "talk with my wife." If you go to the channel home page, click on "videos," then either "latest" or "oldest" (either way works), then scroll down and you will find them. You will have to scroll quite far to find them but they are there. There is also an interview with his mother, spread across four videos, from late January. You should click on the "oldest" videos to more easily access them. Good luck!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I will have yo bring my wife back on again this Sunday. She hasn't been on for a while. Thank you for being here! God bless❤❤❤

[@a.amanning7631]

❤

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@HowardBobson]

You have mentioned you were a chef. Would love to hear your thoughts on alcoholism in that field of work. Seems like a lifestyle that is more susceptible to problematic drinking than your typical 9 to 5 job.

[@CMoore8539]

I worked in the food industry too. Restaurants are an entertainment for people and alcohol is offered. It’s unfortunate that it’s part of our culture.🇺🇸💯

[@CMoore8539]

My doctor told me that Gout causes the worst pain imaginable. It really does. I have it in both feet. Swollen red inflamed feet. It’s considered an auto immune disease. Drinking can definitely bring it on. When I’ve had flare ups, it’s almost impossible to wear shoes and very difficult to walk but it’s better if we can keep moving. Even if it’s slowly. Terrible.

[@samslo4321]

Hi new to your channel would it be ok to ask how old you are and also can your liver disease cureable

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey sam! Thank you for being here!!! I am 45, and no... I have cirrhosis. I have had 2 tips procedures and about 20 ercps done. I wouldn't be here if not. Thank you for being part of this wonderful community!!!! God bless❤❤❤

[@samslo4321]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you for your reply I'm truly sorry to hear this I truly am I enjoyed watching your video it was very well done and thank you god bless

[@CMoore8539]

If they need to remove your pancreas, will your medication keep you safe?

[@CMoore8539]

I’ll do some research about it.❤👍🙏

[@hayeshove1723]

my best friend of 20 years died at 30 of liver failure. never even made it to the hospital or doctor. he refused care. that day he had fainted and said he would get help the next day. he didnt make it through the night. i never thought id lose him so suddenly, though we all knew his drinking would cause serious problems sooner than later. I miss him so much.

[@yppakcaasi5396]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost a dear friend overnight at party. finding his body was traumatic.. watching his mother try to fight through the police to get to him while screaming his name was worse.. I'll pray for you

[@BB-nb9ls]

But how else do you forget all the things you don’t want to remember and numb all the things you don’t want to feel ?

[@BB-nb9ls]

At least you had a wife. Most of us have no one and drink to ease the loneliness.

[@BB-nb9ls]

I don’t have a doctor. Most of us don’t.

[@mattbenson8078]

That last five minutes was brutal to listen to

[@newsflash7718]

Did your coworkers ever express concern for your health? It sounds like your health issues were impossible to keep a secret.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey newsflash! They absolutely did. I would have to run to the bathroom in the middle of service. I would upset them a lot too because I spent so much time In there. I threw up one time outside of the kitchen, I had been eating tomatoes that day. Well... a tomato plant grew right where I threw up and kept coming back every year after that. They called it the throw up plant. Thank you for watching! God bless❤❤❤

[@newsflash7718]

@liverdisease-qb6rk oh man. I enjoy your videos and glad you are doing well. Stay strong! You inspire a lot of people.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@newsflash7718 thank you!!!