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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk I agree @kennithminnich completely.

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

8 күн бұрын

God bless you…..

@oliviainnlondon

6 сағат бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

@kerrymeadows

23 күн бұрын

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

22 күн бұрын

@@kerrymeadows Amen, brother.

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

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

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 ❤😊

I had a relapse on day 87 recently. I’m back on track. My drinking has not progressed as far as this horrific story you’re telling here. But honestly, hearing about this really I need to be reminded. The hangovers that I suffered from constantly and endlessly are step away from all this stuff. it’s a miserable horrible way to live and it is absolutely what drove me to stopping alcohol. I’m only halfway through the video . This is such an intense story, brother.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Hey man, thank you for saying that, but I'm glad that sharing my story has given you the reminder that you needed. I relapsed so many times man, took a lot of practice for me to get here. You've got this my friend!! 87 days is a good while and you should be proud that you made it that far!!!!! I never could get that far up until now... never. Thank you! God bless😊😊

@thebrianchannel9890

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you for saying so. I’ll keep following your videos as I’ve told you before they really help. . It’s nice to hear people who have their feet on the ground giving sensible advice. That’s you.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

​@thebrianchannel9890 thank you so much my friend! And please do!!!! It's a pleasure to have you here! You are a very kind soul! ❤

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

Awesome job getting back on track, Brian!!! You should be so proud of yourself!! 😊🎉🎉😊

@thebrianchannel9890

Ай бұрын

@@amandaflaherty7528 well I did what I do… I looked to KZread for wisdom. I have almost 0 human contact except KZread most days. So when I succeeded, I do indeed thank myself. I found a video of the guy that said if you’re driving to a destination and you accidentally take a detour and get lost, you don’t just decide to live in that neighborhood and give up. You get back on track and get back on the road where you were going .

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.

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

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

This story is terrifying.

@ericdiaz6568

7 күн бұрын

Of course it is!! I went through the End Stage Liver Disease. The symptoms are the same but the severity can be different for each individual.. Either way, it is painful. Don't Drink is not worth it.

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@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! ❤🌷🙂

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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❤❤❤❤

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

Ай бұрын

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😊😊❤❤❤

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

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! God bless

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

Ай бұрын

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 ❤❤❤❤❤

Once again, thank you for sharing 🥲

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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😊😊😊

Look after your self sweetheart ❤😊

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

Thank u for sharing. Im a daily round the clock vodka drinker. Have tried to quit numerous times and failed. Will be trying again july 1st. Wish me luck. The cravings are the worst.

Very very informative.. thank you❣️

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

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

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

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.

I am 100% headed to where you have been

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!! 🙏❤

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

Ай бұрын

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

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

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. ❤❤

@angelamadas-um6wr

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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.

Thank you for sharing this.

I'm a new subscriber ❤ Thank you for your videos;for sharing you story! This is scary stuff! Love all of your encouragement ❤!

Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🩵🙏🏼

We all make our own choices, glad you’re making better ones now than you used to.

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!

What a powerful testimony!

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

Ай бұрын

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

So glad you shared this with us, AND that you made it through to a much better, healthier, happier life! You’re brave to talk about some of your very worst times. It must be painful to take responsibility for causing your health issues, but you also took control of your drinking and turned everything around again. You are in a much different and better place. We are all proud of you for making such a drastic change in your life, and in the lives of your wife and children.❤

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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

Thank you for sharing your journey!

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

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😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! God bless

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

@toma.6942

7 күн бұрын

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

Staying hydrated definitely makes a big difference

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It really is!!! God bless

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

🙏🙏🙏

DON"T post pictures! Your privacy matters a lot more than anyone's curiosity!

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Good video

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you! God bless

You look healthier. Congratulations.

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

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

Ай бұрын

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.

My liver hurts just listening to you.

You have been through a lot LD. I was thinking about asking you to put up some pics of how you looked in that period,but thought it might be disrespectful so didnt. That transformation of health from then to now must feel so good. Are you able to do some weights or bike or some other exercise yet?

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

It's been a lot. But.... if I had not of gone through it all. I wouldn't be here talking to all of you and would have never met you all. Everything happens for a reason. I will post some pictures from then. I can't lift anything heavy, not with the varicese and I still have 2 hernias that I need to get addressed. I just want to make sure that all my pancreas issues are addressed first. Thank you brother! God bless😊❤

@josephgreen2008

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk Makes sense what you are saying. Little steps is what it takes. All in good time. Have a good week LD.

I relate to your feeling relief when your car broke down. I was always so shot from how I was living that I reacted to things like that in the same way. Whether it was that I had a bad cold, or something came up with my car, I was so happy to have that time carved out to drink. It was like a vacation day. When I was sick, I'd tell myself that the vodka was good for my throat ache. Lol. I even drank through stomach viruses. I think about that often. My mind was so twisted! But I bet that was a lot of us. I also relate to waking up in the middle of the night to drink. But I didn't do it bc of the hangover, I just wanted take 2 of the free entertainment... but when I started at a new job, I made a rule to myself that i couldn't touch anything after midnight because I'd have to drive the next morning. I bet you the next morning I still wouldn't have blown clean. 🙄🙄 as for the rest of your video, I am so glad you're still with us. I am so sorry for all of your pain and fear. You have such a kind soul and you're doing such a wonderful thing by sharing all this. And I hope that sometimes sharing all of this feels like purging your mind. Have a great night, friend!! God bless you and thank you as always! ❤❤❤😊

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Amanda!!!! God blesz

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk ❤️❤️ God bless you, too!

I went threw a similar experience I was throwing up coffee grinds I was freezing I was so weak I couldn't walk when I got to the hospital I sat on a bed and that's all I remember I started coming back like 2 weeks later and my life was changed forever. I have a picture of me in the hospital my mom took I have alot of old phones from my drinking days and I go threw them from time to time it's funny as sick as I was and close to dying in the back of my mind I still thought to my self if I drink that 40 in the fridge it might male me feel better.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Man.... I know exactly what you mean. I went through all of that too. So glad to hear you are doing well now though!!!! God bless

Do you think that you make too many videos? I followed your content early on but I'm amazed at how often you make new videos.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I do videos daily to help those struggling. I want to keep new content daily for those in need. I don't think so, I made a promise to myself that I would do these everyday and have kept my end of the deal. I feel like I owe it to the universe for my second chance at life. There was a time, I didn't think I was going to make it for much longer. It also helps me as well. Thank you! God bless😊

@angelamadas-um6wr

Ай бұрын

You are helping so many people! Keep up the good work!

never through it up, but pooped it out for a long time. Toilet filled with coffee grounds.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I am so sorry. Have you spoken to a Dr? God bless

That was difficult to watch. I'm a heavy drinker and I have serious problems with it, but the level of alcohol discussed here would kill me. I didn't know it was possible for the human body to survive that kind of intake. You must be made of steel, my friend. I'm very sorry you went through this.

Thank you for sharing this experience LD!❤ Great Video! Many have been asking you about this. Thumbs Up 👍 and Shared Out! I’m always here to support your channel. Have you thought about starting a membership? I’m sure many of us would like to sponsor your channel. Take good care of you and have a Beautiful Memorial Day Weekend!!❤

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you cindy!!!! I have thought about it, I just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. I don't want to turn people off by doing that. It's something that I definitely have considered though. Thank you for the idea and for supporting the channel so much!!!! You are so appreciated!!! God bless

That sickly sweet smell you're describing is the smell of death.

What a nightmare that must have been for you.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you! It was pretty horrible! Hope you are having a great day! God bless❤❤❤

I’m still struggling here. I used to drink everyday a fifth and now I drink every 6 months but still working on completely stopping because I tend to binge and that’s not good. I know alcohol has brought me so much problems but I still it my life. Which so dumb of me but here we are

I had pancreatitis 3 times that landed me in the hospital,never mind all the times I had mild cases, luckily I would stop drinking and eating and just have water for a few days,how I never got sicker during my 2-3 years of heavy drinking,no idea

The liver is one of the heartiest organs in our bodies. It can take a beating for sure. I am glad you are so much healthier and alcohol is out of the question for you now. It's out of the question for me too in reality. I am pretty sure this last relapse will hopefully be the end. I just go one day at a time now. I just have to hurl myself full-on into A.A. It's been the only thing that kept me sober for any length of time. Did you ever use a lot of headache powders containing acetaminophen to get rid of hangovers or body pain? That stuff in high doses isn't good on the liver either.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

It really is man. Thank you for saying that! I really hope so too! I know you have got it man!!! You won't go back. You are too strong for that! I didn't, I never used Tylenol or goodie powder. I always used advil and that's not good for you either. I can't use any of that stuff anymore unfortunately. I had a headache so bad yesterday and couldn't do anything for it. It is what it is. Thank you man!! Hope you are having a great day! God bless😊😊😊

@Serenitynow958

10 күн бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rkI admire your strength as I get terrible headaches and can’t imagine not getting relief.

@Serenitynow958

10 күн бұрын

Maybe you could find out how to blur your personal information? Those photos might be super powerful to help some people. Really trying to get my brother to watch your channel. Unsure what it might take. Very scared for him.

Drinking. Stopping will not always open the gates of heaven. But will definitely open the gates of hell to let you out!

Most of us would be dead drinking 1/2 gallon of liquor a day.

The liver is the only organ in the body that can repair itself!

I'm new to this channel ..I was wondering..what was your fibrosis score ?

May I suggest that you investigate research done at Edinburgh University ( published last year )showing results of research into reversing cirrhosis.

Listening to ur story. You must have thought u were dying that day. And you must have been close. Hugs. (Ps omg trauma counseling for wife on that walk in).

Wow Chef! It’s amazing that you remember your last drink???? I sure it helps you now, even if you stopped because you got sick. Good news my husband is going to cut back on his drinking! Yay 😀 I am so happy. I guess my being strong has helped him reflect. Glad you’re doing so much better! Congratulations 🎉 again!!!

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

That is just so awesome to hear!! Thank you for letting me know! I am so happy for you! Good job staying the course and keeping strong!!! Keep me posted on how things are going please. Thank you! God bless❤❤❤❤❤

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

That is absolutely fantastic!!! Your husband is so lucky to have such steadfast support from you!! I hope you guys enjoy many years of health and happiness. 🎉❤️🎉

@user-dp1gz1vo2j

Ай бұрын

@@amandaflaherty7528 thank you so much 😊 we will be married 16 years this December! He’s a good man!

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

@@user-dp1gz1vo2j happy 15.5 years!! 😁❤️

@cheryldeanley2074

Ай бұрын

Hey user. Wow that's great about your husband stay strong and be next to him my prayers are with him and you from Jersey

What is your meld score currently? Better yet can you describe the fluctuations of your meld highs and lows/ symptoms etc...?

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I will definitely make a video going into all of these details! Thank you for the idea! Keep an eye out! God bless😊

@user-ud9kh4kr6v

Ай бұрын

.... symptoms which comes and goes are .... peripheral edema ...central edema ....eyes becomes dark yellow and then again pale yellow ...itching ...dry skin ...frequent nose bleeds....swollen vessels around anus and anal fissures oftenly ....sarcopenia ...joint pains ...cough cough and cough ...dry lips and many more

Heyyy show idea 💡 : “You Might have pancreatitis ifffff” ‼️

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Great idea!!!! Will do! Thank you! God bless😊😊😊

In my comment I typed journal instead of journey lol

Do you still associate certain activities with drinking & how you used to enjoy them & is it hard enjoying them now sober? 💚

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I do, I just don't do them anymore, it's too hard. I did a lot of different things drinking, basically everything. I've had to change all of my activities now. I can't do as much as I used to either. Thank you for watching! God bless😊😊❤❤

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LD this is so hard to hear you describe. Knowing you were probably so afraid is hard to hear Coffe grounds your in trouble.. Black is “old blood”

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry Kristen. It's not easy talking about and going back remembering all of this. But, I know that these videos will help someone out there. It's worth it. Thank you for caring Kristen! ❤ ya! God bless❤❤❤❤

@Kristen10-22

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk it’s ok promise.. I have some big shoulders Proud of ya! Yeah looking back is always good to do- so hard stirring up the memories. Maybe you could give that part of you some grace,♥️ & validation. Look at you now 🤩🙏🏻🫶🏻♥️

You can blur your personal info out in the photos.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

That's a good idea! Thank you! God bless😊❤

Hello, just as a follow up, how did the tooth and dental work go? Thanks.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Hey there! I went last week and had a root canal done and a temporary crown placed. I go back in two weeks to have the permanent one placed on. Thank you for asking! God bless

@markbeal8762

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk Great news.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

@markbeal8762 thank you!

Have you applied for SSDI ? Receiving two units of blood because of hemodynamic instability is an automatic qualifier.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I did not know that! Thank you for letting me know! I am not on disability. God bless

@rugger1009

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk - If you wish to apply you can do it online. Then gather your medical records yourself - do not expect your Dr to send them in it can take months for that. You will then send those records to your state’s DDS. DDS stands for disability determination services. I did that after my variceal bleeding episode and was approved two weeks to the day after I applied. You will be considered disabled for one year after the date of disability - thereafter they will review.

Internal bleeds OMFG never been in so much pain 😢

whoa did youtube change how this place looks on desktop or is it just me

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I'm not sure. I'm not on a computer. I'll have to log on and check it out. Thank you! God bless😊

@agathacayia8809

Ай бұрын

It DID change! Thumbnails are now underneath the video and comments are on the right. And sometimes, it takes a while to load a description of the video and the the like and subscribe button. I thought it was just me!

Please tell what you liver numbers were

Is there any way you would contact someone in crisis, if I gave you their phone number? I know someone who has only been sober a short time, and listens to you daily, and is in a mental health crisis and needs to go get therapy. He would listen to you.

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Yes.... sorry I am just getting to your comment. I have had a lot going on. Please give me their number and I will contact them for sure! If you don't feel comfortable sharing it here, can you message me on Facebook or Instagram? Thank you! God bless

What a story LD 😬. Boyyy have I got a story for YOU… Shame I can’t share it here. We’re not capable of rational thought t that point bc labs are all outta whack - vitamins, nutrients etc in dangerously low levels including blood sugar if 28. Dr’s & nurses said I should be in a coma unABLE to converse w them and yet there I sat talking to them answering their questions no problem 🤷🏻‍♀️. ….

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I would love to hear it! Maybe we could talk outside of here. If you can, message me on Instagram or Facebook and we can talk. Thank you! Sounds like you do have a story to tell! God bless😊

@SuperMjennings

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk do you phone? If so I can throw my number up real quick like, and you delete it as soon as you see it? ? 😁

I think you have said that you have high blood pressure. Have you ever tried Nitric Oxide supplements? They help open your blood vessels and improve blood circulation and reduce blood pressure. Maybe check with your doctor? Thanks for your videos!

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I have portal hypertension, high blood pressure in my portal vein. I have not tried that, I will ask my Dr. Thank you! God blesz

♥️🫂🙏♥️

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

Can u tell me how much u were drinking each day bud might have issues my self

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

I was drinking a half gallon of vodka a day at the end.

I drink a handle a week. That’s still a lot

Your liver must have repaired by now

Maybe a little manic.. I was popping maybe 25 pills a day

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Oh wow!!!! That is a lot! How did you get so many? Sorry if I am asking something you don't feel comfortable answering.

@amandaflaherty7528

Ай бұрын

WOW! I am so glad you're okay!! ❤

@Kristen10-22

Ай бұрын

@@liverdisease-qb6rk the doctor lol U can ask me anything Like alcoholics us addicts get extremely creative to obtain a script. I mean that was 20yrs ago. I always say you can’t con a con artist. I would have done anything not to go through w/d however I had to at times. Counting days, when can I refill the script, can I refill it early keeping track of it all became a 2nd full time job. Now in Tx you can’t get tramadol. God knew what He was doing moving me here. It’s a desert! Thank God that part of my life is over.

@Kristen10-22

Ай бұрын

@@amandaflaherty7528 that’s what’s so weird. How was my liver not damaged. They were 500/7.5 so extra strength Tylenol & Vicodin ES. I would take 20 & still start going through w/d. I don’t know how I’m still here honestly.

@Kristen10-22

Ай бұрын

@@amandaflaherty7528 God had a plan all along. Married 7yrs 0 baby. Getting clean, taking care of body Preggers in 2003!!!! I look at him now and thank God for giving me a reason to fight. Something greater than me 🙏🏻♥️ appeared. I knew my purpose

I have learned a lot about the pancreas and it's funtions since 2023 , I developed health issues around the same time as you due to liquor , apparently it's not my pancreas for me but that's a lot to get into.... Anyway it sounds like you've had necrotizing pancreatitis. The alcohol damaged your pancreas so much that it hampered its ability to create enzymes to digest fats hence the weight loss, also hampered the ability to do its insulin function hence the diabetes.. this is truly no joke. Your doctor's probly diagnosed you with (type 1 diabetes) due to insurance purposes for medication.. but in actuality you have (type 3c- diabetes) , type 3 c comes from damage inflicted from excessive alcohol us, drug use , blunt force trauma ECT. You may look into taking enzymes to digest fats to gain some weight.. but you may be creating some still but only you and your doctor's know exactly where yours stands

@ayoal

Ай бұрын

On top of not digesting fats you are also no longer able to absorb certain vitamins, specifically ADEK vitamins , I would suggest looking into supplements. Not getting enough of them can lead to malnourishment

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Thank you.... you are correct. They have been talking about rediagnosing me to type 1 because of what you said here. I have been diagnosed with malnutrition many times. I am having a full panel done on my vitamin levels next month to determine if I need to take enzymes. I do have necrotizing pancreatitis as well. I have had cysts growing on my pancreas for two years now and they have drained them over and over. I had over a dozen ercps done just last year. It's been a lot. Thank you for your Insight. God bless

@ayoal

29 күн бұрын

No problem at all for the insight man. I know it seems scary and like a lot but as long as you stay on top of your vitamins/diet and health and most importantly never drink again you should do just fine, I hope nothing but the best. Also thank you for your videos they are helping my stubborn a** because I continuously struggle with relapsing . And I'm 85% sure I've had undiagnosed acute pancreatitis. I'm in a very dangerous spot right now... Anyway God bless

I will tell u a story and a don't want sympathy a lost ma youngest daughter 9 years ago she was 16 suicide a tried to save her and failed so I thought drink maself do death at least life insurance will pay out to ma wife however now a, have a swollen stomach ma right leg is awful a drink about 7 cans a beer each night a no appetite what ever am losing weight around ma, hips fatigue is brutal but a can't stop having those beers am retired 54 year old vet UK a just sit in spare room staring at 4 walls wishing for death but...... A see a difference in ma wife and other daughter they are worried about me but a can't get out if this cycle a just want to stop drinking please someone give me advise

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Hey there. I am so sorry for your loss. I really, really am. I completely understand what you are saying here. You are still here for a reason my friend. You still have a purpose. Please remember that! I am going to do a video just for you tomorrow. Keep an eye out. Please continue to watch these videos and hang out in tge comments. There are so many kind, warm hearted people that are in the same boat. Thank you for being here and for sharing your story. Remember that you are loved! I love you! You are my brother! We are all connected, and need to take care of each other. Thank you for being vulnerable and be on the lookout. God bless

How could your family "allow" you to drink half a gallon vodka and puke blood every day, and driving a car ?? Didnt they just say stop, go to AA or your out of here at a point?

Did your wife talk about divorcing you?

Where was your wife and kids during these blackout episodes. Were they aware? Not trying to knock you down, but did anybody care?

I'm having to fast forward through the waffle

@liverdisease-qb6rk

Ай бұрын

Waffle?

Hahahahahahahaha u can't party like me no more 😂😂😂😂🖕