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Sick of being sick


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I have been down to about 1200 calories a day for the past few days, because if I eat too much, it creates terrible burning pain in my liver (I know it can't be gallbladder, cause I had that out years ago).  I am only eating that much because I realise I have to try to stay nourished, not because I have any appetite.


I actually was starting to feel better several weeks after quitting drinking, but then, 3 or 4 weeks back, I got stupid and went into a bad environment in our factory without adequate ventilation.  I was melting some tar-like substance which we use to seal parts in place and let it get way too smokey.  Coughed like heck for a couple of hours after that, but didn't realise how toxic the crap must have been until I woke up in the middle of the night in pain.  I haven't totally been right since then.  I have found that my insides feel best when I totally leave all fatty foods alone, and only eat a little bit of raw fruit, and a cup of no-fat yogurt each day.


I kick myself in the arse for not hanging on to this program when I was given my first chance at it 9 years ago.


I am back to the doctor tomorrow for more tests.


 



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Woulda,  Shoulda,  Couda,  I hear your pain........I get nowhere stuck in yesterday and self pity,  Gee if I woulda got this program when I first came around I'd have like 13 yrs sober.....insted of 16m,  I am very grateful for this gift of 16 m sober,  it came from myhigher power,  keep up with the progess you are making today,  I have to rember where Ive been and where I want to go! This post is something I keep where I can read everyday to remind me. I got this off of another A/A website hopefully it will bring you some hope/gratitude like it has me.  Also rember the promises on pg 82 of the BB we will not regret the past nor wish to close the door on it....... My past is what got me to where I am today,  I do not wish to close the door on it because I dont ever want to forget my mistakes,  but only learn from them.


 




YESTERDAY....

TODAY and TOMORROW

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.

One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control.

All the money in the world cannot bring back YESTERDAY. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. YESTERDAY is gone.

The other day we should not worry about is TOMORROW with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and poor performance. TOMORROW is also beyond our immediate control.

TOMORROW'S sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds - but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in TOMORROW, for it is as yet unborn.

This leaves only one day - TODAY - Any man can fight the battles of just one day. It is only when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities – YESTERDAY and TOMORROW that we break down.

It is not the experience of TODAY that drives men mad - it is remorse or bitterness for something which happened YESTERDAY and the dread of what TOMORROW may bring.






Let us, therefore, live but one day at a time.


Love in recovery Carmie



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Dan,,,  I'm posting a couple of links to sites that talk about liver, cirrhosis, and appropriate diet and nutrition..  I hope they are helpful:


http://www.liverfoundation.org/db/articles/1022


http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk/content/liver/diet.asp


diet is according to the individual case, so check with your doctor on that too.


love in recovery,


amanda


 



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Hey Dan...:)  This over 40 health stuff isnt any fun some days ...


I can identify with the aggravation...youre going through...


Im having a steady affair with about 3 Doctors for life...and they are male...dern it...


All I can say is....dont drink and keep breathin...:)


Some days ...I dont know what the word "Limitations" means..


Had one of those take out super subs..a couple hours ago...


The guy asked me what I wanted on it..


I replied...Hot peppers...onions..hot sauce...dill pickles..and anything else yu got..


Wash it all down with a couple pints of pepsi....


God!! It was good...


Now its Pepto Besmo...Alkyseltzer...um--well...yu get my drift..


Somethin like drinkin 2... 40 ouncers...and not expecting a hangover in the morning....:)


Hey...just came through a pile of stuff...


This too shall pass...


I have a doctor that keeps sayin to me...2 shots of whiskey a day...is good for yu...


And I keep wanting to say...If 2 is good for me...40 would be really good...


Doesnt have a clue..why I cant drink...and hes a Doctor...


DOH!!


All the best with your physical stuff..bud..Have a good night eh?


 


 



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Sick of being sick


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Hi Amanda and Phil and Carmie, thanks for the replies. 


 I already had the link for the American Liver Foundation, but not the British one, thanks Amanda. And Carmie, for the reminder that dwelling on woulda, coulda, shoulda, won't change anything.  Gotta stay in today. 


I can relate to that heart burn Phil!  Useta like to eat too many tacos with lotsa hot sauce, not so long ago.  Funny thing about doctors saying 2 drinks a day is good for your health.  I used to say at AA meetings, that if that is true, then I've already had enough to last me till I'm around 150 years old!



-- Edited by Sick of being sick at 21:17, 2006-03-21

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I can relate with the regrets... if I'd stayed sober at first, might have salvaged a lot of gifts without throwing them away or doing damage- health issues, elite educational institution, family relationships, friendships, time... but I am working with what I've got and am usually more grateful than not, some people never get this chance at all-

Take Care,
Joel

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Thank God..for a second chance at life eh?


You all have a good night...



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Dan, said a prayer for you and will continue to do so. Hey I can't imagine what it would be like to have the health issues I have today  and try to deal with them drunk.Living life on lifes terms...one day...one minute at at a time.


(((Hugs)))


GammyRose



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