Thanks for the update mate , and your looking well 😊 I’m a recovering gambling addict from the UK , would love to hear some more about your alcoholic addiction.. take it easy 👍
Thank you for the idea! I will be sure to make a video on that. I've been a little nervous to talk about how bad I really was... but I will share, hopefully it scares someone enough to just quit. Thank you for watching all the way across the pond! God bless
My husband is 71 years old. He has been an alcoholic since he was 19 years old. And he has no problem with his liver. But I am so scared when this does happen to him he's not going to have a chance like you have. He smokes cigarettes. But I am glad to hear your story you are a nice young man. You and your family deserve the 🙏💒🙏
Thank you... I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Some people never have any problems. My grandfather smoked and drank until the day he died and he was in his late 80s. Never had a problem. Hopefully your husband never does as well. Thank you for the kind words, ma'am. God bless you and your family.
I admire you a lot! You are so brave to tell us your story! Because of your videos, is what makes me not want to ever drink in my life again. Thanks for doing these videos, and for inspiring us that there is a better life for each of us rather than alcohol. Sending lots of blessings! God bless you a lot for doing this!
You look great! I don’t drink but I had a family full of alcoholics the ones that quit are thriving and healthy-the ones that didn’t aren’t here anymore. Praying you live a long healthy life!
Thank you for saying that! I really appreciate it! I have come a long way, that's for sure. I will have to post some pics of what I looked like around this time last year. It was pretty bad. I held on and pushed myself to get here. Thank you for the kind words. God bless
Thank you for continuing to watch. I remember you from another comment you made. God bless you and your family as well. Really means a lot. I'm going to go into how bad my drinking was on the next video.
Hey man! Sorry I scared you, but happy to know that you are 9 days sober!! That's so awesome!!! Good for you! Keep it up! There are so many better things to do with your money and time. Thank you for watching and for the awesome comment! God bless!
Hey brother, greeting from Raleigh, I have been praying for you since i heard your story in July. I pray that God gives you a major miracle in the name of Jesus. He is KING
Wow! What a small world. I grew up in Sanford. Thank you so much for watching and for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it. Stay tuned. More to come!
It’s great to learn more about your experience. I’m in the UK where we have the NHS so don’t need to pay for healthcare. Do you have to pay for all your procedures/consultations?
Hello. Thank you for watching my video. Unfortunately yes. In the US we have to pay for health insurance and all health care bills. For instance, most insurance companies have a deductible of let's say 5000 dollars out of pocket before they even cover anything. I feel really bad for people who don't have health insurance because they get stuck with the whole bill and they vmcan come after your assets if you don't pay and ruin your credit. I could go on and on about that subject. Thank you again... God bless
I am glad GOD delivered me from alcohol and smoking and self medicating. What you do affects everybody around you where ever you are. My daughter prayed for me that GOD give me another chance and JESUS took that addiction from me in one day. I didn’t go to rehab or counseling from people, it was GOD who did it. I tried for years to quit smoking and drinking (30 plus years) and my daughter prayed one day and I’m free from all that addiction
Thanks so much for sharing this! Anyone abusing alcohol should watch this and see the staggering physical fallout of chronic alcohol use. I’m just glad to see u alive. I didn’t think there was going to be a follow up video from that last one. Stay strong brother, light and love to u and your family
I recommend you avoid carbohydrates, eat plenty of protein and drink several coffees per day. Stay sober. You may very well end up getting a liver transplant and doing ok. I’m a physician and have seen this many times. Thanks for sharing.
Hi to Anthony the Dr. I was diagnosed with stage one compensated cirrhosis 6 months ago. ( NAFL) do you think or have you ever heard anyone able to reverse it at stage one? My Drs do not mention any type of treatment or special diet. I'm 64 thank you
I have had cirrhosis for 40yrs and have refused medical treatment since the day l found out. I found out from a misdiagnosis by 2 drs a cardiolgist and an oncologist they said l had cancer and wanted to remove my spleen and other body parts, that is when l went to a county hospital and tested, No cancer but learned l have cirrhosis. 40yrs is a long time to have liver disease l had 2 brothers w/ the same problem only they went for treatment, one 2yrs younger and one 4yrs older both have died from cirrhosis. Myself l trust God knowing we all Die sooner or later, but that is in Gods Hands Not mine. I am Now 80yrs old and only go for an ultrasound every 6 mo's to check my liver to see if it has changed. Also l had Hep C and it just disappeared thanks to the Power of Gods Mercy. I was on hydromorphone for pain for approx 10yrs but l quit that without help from the pain dr Only because l believe in our Creator was l able to live all these years. AMEN. There is a living God or l would be Dead. Amen
Wow! What a story! That is really inspiring. That really gives me hope. I was told I only had a year left and it's been over a year. God is good! God bless you sir. Thank you for the uprising words. I can't thank you enough
@@liverdisease-qb6rk @ l d qb6rk. Thank God Not me, he is my life forever and has been with me even when l lived in Sin. His power is what gives man/me strength and my pains and health are all in his hands. Never trust in man.! They only know what they have been taught In their professional Capacity. There is a Psalm. 118:8 in Gods Word that l try to live by It says " lt is better to trust in the LORD than to put Confidence in Man" Please read your Bible and try to live for God only, He has the power of life and Death. Proverbs. 30:8. AMEN HOPE AND PRAYER IS ALL WE HAVE TO GET CLOSER TO ALMIGHTY GOD CREATOR. Jesus be with you forever. AMEN.
@@redeemed2517 @ r 2517. Thank and Thank God/Jesus If it were Not for his presence on earth we would all be Damned. Faith in his Resurrection gives man hope for Eternity. AMEN.
I had a very similar situation they gave me a 30% chance of living luckily I snuck by it is more horrible then you can even describe thank you very much for sharing
Wow! I appreciate you sharing your story! I 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 your surgery goes well and I wanted to tell you my ex wife she drank for decades and was a functional alcoholic. It was a miracle but she went into detox last February and then rehab and now is in a sober living home. It has been almost 10 months without a drink and she’s very determined to stay sober. I never thought I would see her sober.
I got my liver damaged by Hemochromatosis. My Ferritin was 4580. I’ve been sober 23 years. I’m 63 years old now. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis. I’ve been taking choline & milk thistle and I’ve pretty much reversed my liver fibrosis. And good thing I did because in 2022 I required my aortic valve to be replaced. I had a 5mm hole in it. I basically had a hole in my heart and blood was regurgitating. Stay strong. Stay clean and everything will work out.
Glad to hear that you got sober and are doing better. I've researched a lot into milk thistle and it seems to really help. I have yet to try yet. Thank you for watching and God bless
I’m cracking up because my liver specialist got mad at me because I started taking turkey tail mushrooms, and she said under her breath, I’d rather you take milk thistle. I have stage 4 liver cirrhosis. I’m not worried I’m going to die. I have been sober 3 yrs now. Congratulations to you and god bless.
@deedeeturner6577 good for you! I have seen a lot on the turkey tail mushrooms. I haven't seen anything about liver health and taking them. Have you noticed a difference since starting? Thank you for watching and God bless.
Milk thistle is a wonderful supplement for the liver. Thank you for letting everyone know. It really seems to help to cleanse the liver of toxins and the proof will show in your blood work,
One of my best friends ever told me they told him the very same thing. A few months back. Just got back home from Colorado. His funeral. He chose to die. For many reasons. But I do wish you the best.
I watched your first video right when you posted it and I happened to see the initial video again on my timeline.. I watched it again and noticed you're currently posting! I really think that you are single-handedly saving thousands of people with these videos.. I have been sober from alcohol for 8 years and from pain meds 3 years and I can't believe I'm alive today as well. Please keep uploading.. you are a wonderful voice for men... we need more men sharing raw feelings and emotions. ❤
Wow brother!!! One thing after the next! Glad you are sharing and doing good enough to be with your family. I hope things start getting really good for you soon. The body has incredible healing powers .
Thank you for the question. As of now, no. They want to try everything else before that happens. It's just so invasive, and there are people who are much sicker than I am that need it more than me. I honestly don't know if I would take it if it was an option. I would rather it go to someone who is younger, or didn't cause the issue to themselves. I caused this, myself. Thank you for the question, God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Same to you, and hoping you can improve . I’m a long term ICU RN here in the northeast, and have cared for many, just like yourself . I wish you well, truly!
Damn Bro, you are a warrior! My heart and prayers are with you. I struggle with digestive issues and thought I was suffering after what I have to deal with, but after hearing your story, my issues pale in comparison. Wishing you and your family the best.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching. Any type of gi issues just suck. It makes everything in your life revolve around it. Prayers to you and I hope your condition improves! Stay tuned, God bless.
@j b79. jb l look at life now through the eyes of the Holy Spirit and all I see when l think about Suffering is the Man Christ Jesus and the suffering he has done for the world and more specifically My Sinful past life. That gives me the Strength to go on each day until l am able to do as Jesus and be Resurrected. His Spirit is My Strength from his Power. AMEN Thank God we have his Spirit for our Strength. AMEN.
Thank you!!!! I really hope so. The Dr's have told me that there is not enough literature to give me any kind of idea on my longevity. One told me maybe 10 years.... idk. I don't really think about it much anymore. I'm just living in the moment. God bless!
Thank you! Yeah. It's one of those things that doesn't always show on the outside all the time. Trust me... I have come a very long way. I haven't always looked this way. I had ascites so bad I looked 9 months pregnant, jaundice, and I had lost all my muscle mass because my body needed the protein. Not to mention, I was 120 lbs at one point. I don't know if you have seen the first video I made, but I am so thin in that. Thank you so much! God bless
Your video brought back memories I had forgotten. I was very sick but slowly got better, its been about 10 years, the last 7-8 have been good years, healthy and lots of energy. I did keto and lost weight and lowered my blood glucose levels. Just recently found a spot during rechecks, will be rechecking in a couple of weeks (3 month recheck). I feel good so will see what further labs and scans show. Good luck on your journey. I recomment low-carb or keto. Carnivore may work for some.
@Jeffburns1980 no. I still have cirrhosis. I have just had a tips procedure that helped move a lot of the blood away from my liver which helps with the ascites and a number of other things like portal hypertension. It's a good surgery to have e done, it has helped tremendously. God bless.
Thanks for the update! You have been so real about what you have been through and that is so inspiring! Keep up the good fight 💪🏽 ! Will be praying for you.🙏🏼
It has not been an option as of yet. They wanted to try the tips procedure first and see how that worked. That is a very intensive surgery and they want to try all other options first.
Man it’s so scary , I’ve been watching all your videos . Also a chef for 20 plus years I know the lifestyle . I’ve drank hard most of my life and at 46 it’s time to quit for good . Currently on day 7 . Stay strong mate your doing good with these videos . Thanks a lot for showing the reality of alcohol
Thanks man! You know as a fellow chef how hard that life is.... and everyone drinks. It was everyday at work. Whenever the wine rep came in the f and b manager came and got me and I "tasted" 20 wines. Anytime I had to come up with any menu, of course we have to pair wine with each course and how would I know what I'm pairing it with unless I'm tasting each wine. Oh.... not to mention, hey bar manager.... I need that bottle of stoli for my "vodka" sauce... just move it over to food. Maybe a splash went in....! Cooking brandy, cooking wine boghe red and white. Anytime I needed bourbon for a sauce..... I drank everyday and everything. I thought that getting out would solve my problems. I spent 26 years in f and b. Was super successful! I left, nothing changed other than I drank MORE!!!! Sorry to rant. I just know that you know what it's like. It's impossible almost to be sober in that field. God bless man! I wish you all the luck in the world! Congratulations on your 7 days man, if you are still a chef and doing that.... props to you brother... you are my hero!
I was addicted to alcohol and smoking for about 20 years. I developed cirrhosis of the liver and some of the issues that go with it. I thank GOD my daughter Joy prayed for me to GOD to heal me and give me another chance to live, and GOD did what she and me asked. I had been trying to quit smoking and drinking for years and I would stop for a couple of weeks and start back. This time with her praying and me praying too, I quit that same week. It has been one year since the prayers to GOD in the name of Jesus and I have not drank or smoked anything. I’m dealing with the cirrhosis now but it’s not too bad, I’m able to function and live pretty normal. I still get tests done and I thank GOD I’m still here.
Thank you for sharing this! I'm so glad to hear that you haven't smoked or drank in a year! I'm so glad that your daughter prayed for you and brought you the healing that you needed! God bless
I will find out next month. I haven't had it checked in a few months. I will be sure to let you all know. That's awesome though for you! So awesome! Congratulations! God bless
Thank you. You sound really good. But I know people cant feel what's going on inside. Theres no normal anymore everyday is different as far as the body feels.
Hello, i have to ask 3hile i remember but did your urine have a diseased smell. Hard to explain but my urine just smells Diseased/not normal urine smell. Also was your feet or ankles ever swollen or puffy at all. You speak very well and are uplifting to listen to! 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story with us. This really hits home. You're positively influencing so many of us. Would you ever make a video talking about the progression and quantity (and also type) of your drinking as it progressed over the years (or was it always constant heavy drinking of say 6+ drinks a night)? Also maybe also whether you exercised and ate healthy for all those drinking years/took any herbs or anything to try to "negate" the damage of alcohol (oh how our alcoholic brains work lol). Thanks.
Hello. Yes. I will make a video on that. No. I wasn't always a heavy drinker. I thank you for your comment. I appreciate you watching. I will definitely talk about my diet as well. I was a vegetarian for 10 years, I'm sure that helped some. I will talk about it though for sure. Thanks again. God bless
Thank you so much. I never in a million years thought I would get this much traction on the road with this. Everything happens for a reason, here I am. You're so right! God bless
Your posts may be just what I need to make some changes. I have a bit of this and a bit of that that based on your detailed descriptions of toxicity symptoms. Thanks for your honesty. You are helping others without a doubt. Stay strong.
Thank you. That's the whole point of my videos. I just want to help people with them. If I can help just one person, then I have been successful. God bless
Hey brother! Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it. I wish you all the luck on your new journey. Stay strong and just remember, those feelings of wanting to drink or do drugs does start to fade away over time. God bless you and your family as well and thank you for the prayers. Stay tuned. More to come.
Much better video here. Damn you been through a lot! Many in my family suffer from alcoholism I’ve seen it ruin so many lives. I hate it! Hang in there bro! My bro has pancreatitis or however you say that from drinking alky for 20+ years straight. Really sad to see!
Thank you for sharing your story. I lost a good friend of mine from alcoholism this past June. He was 39 years old, two kids, very charming and handsome and intelligent. Had an extremely high IQ, but he began to have cognitive challenges, swelled up like a balloon, and was found dead in his car, which he had been living out of, due to being almost 40 and not holding a job, and having to live off of his parents and various women. The man had the intelligence ability of a doctor, or lawyer, but allowed his life to slip into total degeneracy due to not being able to get a grip on the extreme alcohol abuse. Addiction is a terrifying thing, and destroy so many lives. And when you take that first drink as a teenager, because you wanna be cool, just like cigarette smoking, you never know if you’re going to be a person who ends up addicted. I miss my friend every second of every day. When you die suddenly, it’s even worse, because, even though everyone may know you’re not going to have longevity, sometimes you die out of the blue, and it leaves family and friends and terrible pain. Very hard to get closure. God bless you, and I pray that you have a wonderful next half of life.from what I understand, overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things a person will undertake.
Hello, and thank you for watching. I appreciate the comment. I'm so sorry for your loss. It happens to so many of us. The deeper you spiral I to your addiction, the more depressed you become. You feel like there is just no hope in sight. I was lucky and was able to stop. I know how hard it can be... the constant nagging feeling of I need to drink to feel better, your anxiety get out of control. I remember my anxiety got so bad that I would be scared to drive, especially get into a left turning lane at a light. I would feel like I was goi.g to pass out. I took backroads everywhere I went. God bless you, and stay tuned. I hope that you get some closure soon.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you for responding. Also, don’t worry about what the negative Nellies have to say. I just wish my friend would’ve discovered your channel so he could realize how bad it was going to get. Then again, he had liver failure twice, and would go a couple of weeks without drinking, but always go back to drinking. he was starting to get alcoholic neuropathy, and was having severe stomach pain. I’ve been talking to his ex-girlfriend, and she told me things that were just heartbreaking. It’s too late for him, as his time on earth is up, but maybe if more people see things like this,. Blowing alcoholism off.anyway, merry Christmas, and happy new year to you and your family, and I wish you a long, and more importantly, productive and happy life. And it’s not the quantity of years, it’s the quality.
@dawnallison3070 thank you again. All I can hope for is what you said, someone sees my videos and maybe, just maybe decides that today is the day! It's all I hope for. I know all about the stomach pains. My stomach hurts constantly, very severe stomach aches. I wake up in the middle of the night a lot literally crying. My wife tries to help me, but it just has to run its course. All the pancreas problems I have.... chronic pancreatitis, cause me tons of gi problems. I wish I would have known what was in the future for me if I kept drinking. I'm paying for it now 10 fold. It's just NOT WORTH IT!!!!!! Thank you again and hopefully your friend is in a peaceful place now...
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I believe he is in a much better place. This is not an easy world to live in, and it’s filled with temptation at every corner. He died in his car, and they said it was a heat stroke, and a heart attack. Hindsight is 2020, and it would be so much easier if we could all realize future consequences. Then again, if that were the case, life would be boring, and if we all knew what was going to happen at every turn in life, there be no pointin anything. Anyway, have a great weekend.
Yes, you have a purpose in this life. My niece passed away after two liver transplants due to biliary atresia, that was around 18 years ago, she was only 6. She had a lot of what you speak about. My son had hernia surgery and went through what you did, with the baggy shirts and worry. His was very large, but it was a successful surgery. Prayers for you to have the same.
Thank you so much! I am so sorry to hear about your niece. That is such a sad story.... I am really sorry. Thank you for sharing that and I'm glad your son is ok. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you I just found out it progressed to stage four back in November. God bless and hope all goes well with you my friend . ♥️🙏
I dont have liver disease or anyrbing but i was wondering why havent you had a transplant? My best friends dad had end stage cirrhosis with like a month to live, had a transplant and is perfectly healthy 12 years later.
Thank you so much for showing people the damage caused by alcoholism. I was a Nurse, Midwife and part-time nursing teacher. In addition I was a binge drinking alcoholic. I never went to work drunk or hungover. I am what they call "a high functioning alcoholic'. Every bender was well thought out. It was a nightmare towards the end. I was in and out of A.A for 7 years, but it didn't stop me drinking. What stopped me drinking was a spitual experience. I walked away from my life and ended up in a new town. I got off the bus and was drawn to a Salvation army church. They got me clean, and that was 2 and a half decades ago. I find Xmas difficult cos there is booze and drunk people everywhere. I will pray for your healing. God bless
Oh wow! Hey there! I'm here in South carolina too! Been to myrtle many times! I'm right across the river from augusta ga. Thank you for watching, thank you for the prayers, and God bless
You are clearly sharing this information to help others and for that you deserve massive respect especially as it must be hard to go through for you, well done as for your perseverance. Such a dangerous drug i hope for younger generations awareness will improve and it will fade out of society like smoking seems to be. We are all praying that things get better for you!
Thank you for that! I told my wife when I was in the hospital back in October of 2022 that if I lived through this that I wanted to make youtube videos and talk about this to try and help anyone that is going through this or needs to quit. I really thought I was going to die. I was very very ill, on top of everything else I had going on, I was septic. God gave me another chance. Thank you again. God bless and please continue to watch.
My husband passed away in August from cirrhosis. He refused to accept any changes to his body for a long time until he wound up in the hospital 4th of July weekend when we found out his diagnosis. He refused the lactose but would take the xifactin and a different laxative to help with his HE. He passed August 24. He was only 62. Prayers to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for you loss. Thank you for watching. This is such a horrible disease that takes out so many good people. I was on both of those medications. The lactulose is very nasty. It's like drinking pure corn syrup and the xifaxxin is so expensive. I think it was 1000 dollars a fill or something like that. It's just ridiculous how expensive some medications can be... thank you for watching and God bless.
I thank you. Watching videos from what I consider to be his perspective which he wouldn’t admit to helps me reconcile all of his behaviors and what he probably was experiencing and refused to admit. Thank you again for your honesty. Just know your videos have such a wonderful purpose for people who need to hear you. Prayers to you.
@user-qu1ci4nw5g thank you again. And thank you for the prayers. This kinda just happened, but there is something behind this that is beyond me. These videos are getting out there at a rate I would have never imagined. It's beyond this physical realm, this is God's work. I am just following his direction. God bless.
Thank you so much for the wishes! I really appreciate it. There will be so much more to come. I will be sharing how bad I was drinking very soon. Hopefully today. Stay tuned. God bless
Thank you for the positive feedback! It has not been easy, that's for sure. My family have been my main driver... I want to be here for my wife and kids. This whole ordeal has woken me up to how short this life really is and there are no guarantees at all. Thank you for watching and God bless!
I have had some jaundice on my skin, not my eyes though. Really dark urine. I have had the Really pale stools too. Thank you for watching, God bless you and your family. Stay tuned. I'll be putting up a video on how much and bad I was drinking probably today.
There are so many things I have to avoid the list would be a mile long. Yes, I am on a specific diet. I have a very hard time eating a lot of food. I drink 2 muscle milks a day and a protein shake I make with protein powder, fruit, kefir, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. I full in with fresh vegetables, fruits, and lean protein. That is basically my diet in a nutshell. Thank you for the question, stay tuned, and God bless.
That's a very touchy subject. In one aspect yes I do agree with you. On the other hand, I don't. Readon being, this is a free country. I think that everyone should have the right to do or put in their body whatever they want. It's not up to big government to tell us what we can and cannot do with our own bodies. I think alcohol is nothing but poison and I wish that it didn't even exist, but it does. Anytime that something is made illegal, it creates a black market and causes more problems. Look at prohibition in the early 1900s, it created a whole Era of bootleggers and organized crime. Alcohol is way too easy to make at home with just a little bit of knowledge. Many people died due to alcohol poison and o host of other reasons because of the black market. Take a look at the pain killer epidemic that has taken the USA by storm. They pushed them on people and they got addicted and then tightened down the grip on them and made them almost impossible for people to get, so people went to the streets for them and now we have a major problem with fentynal in this country. The cartels are making a killing "literally ". That's just my two cents. I do agree that it's just horrible stuff. Stay tuned, God bless, and thank you for your comment.
Hello. Thanks for the question. Yes, this for one has become one. I have started doing some wood work and I try and do what I can around my farm. I also do artwork as well. I have to find things to do that aren't so physically tasking because my energy levels are so low most days. I appreciate you watching and stay tuned for the next video. God bless
I have first hand experience with your situation. Luckily just the liver involved. What was the drug they gave you for the elevated ammonia level? I have to get mine down for surgery on my umbilical hernia. Stay tough and you’re in my prayers. 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the prayers and for watching. I'm sorry that you have had liver problems. They had me taking that really thick syrup and the antibiotic zifaxxin. Stay tuned and God bless.b
I don't know how this popped up in my recommended, but it must be by divine intervention. I'm sorry you're going through this especially bc you're so young sweetheart. The liver is amazing though. I just have a quick question as my 31 yo son, who's not much of a drinker, has never smoked, & he's a pretty healthy eater too, however he was just diagnosed w/severe acute fatty liver disease. At 31!! I work in the medical field so he's working on his diet even more now than usual & I'm helping him as much as I can per my knowledge. Although, I'm more towards homeopathic methods of treatment and vs allopathic "medicine". As is my son thank God. Just getting him to take an aspirin for his migraines was always a task. But, especially in the past 10 years as allopathic medicine has been corrupted & compromised immensely homeopathic is an option to start with anyway as you never know. Perhaps big pharma isn't always correct, right?! Allopathic medicine has solely become all about the Benjamins now.🤑🤑🤑🤑 Hence, why many are leaving their careers. My question to you is & bc I'm new here & don't know your history off-hand, do you & have you already discussed a cause of your liver disease? Have you had a past w/drugs & /or alcohol? (No judgement as I've been clean & sober myself since 2008). Also, (most importantly for my own long-going research) have you been vaxxed in the past 2+years? I'd appreciate your response in advance so I know how to best help my son who is also my only child. I'll pray for you as I'll be praying for my son, naturally. My heart breaks for you Darlin😔💔😢. So many are praying &here for you! Thank you for sharing your struggle. Stay strong & keep fighting. I'm fighting for you as well!😘❤️ Godspeed to you & your loved ones.🙏 Much Peace🕊️
Thank you so much for the comment and questions. If you go to my channel, the first video explains what happened. It would be a lot to put here. I am an alcholic, drugs were not really my thing. I've tried them, but booze just grabbed me. I drank heavily for a decade, drank all my life from a young age though. I'm 44 now. I drank for at least 30 years. I started young. I haven't been vaxxed... I don't believe in it. Just don't, sorry to all those who do, it's my body and my opinion. Everyone has the right to decide what they do with their own bodies. I haven't gotten covid, I don't get sick often other than related to my my disease. I do stick to a rather strict diet, I have eaten healthy my whole life. I was vegetarian for a decade and have always eaten tons of fresh vegetables and fruits. I hope things get better for your son. I believe that fatty liver is reversible right? I know that the damage that I did isn't. The scar tissue is there for good. I hope this helps. I'll prat for your son. Please stay tuned. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Oh you are welcome my friend! And thank YOU so much for taking the time to respond. I'm so sorry about what you're going through. I can relate as I've been sober & clean from opiates since Aug, 6th,'09. I found it a divine message that I had literally just found out from my son about his diagnosis, (naturally I'm worried), so I came home, & this video popped up. Now I understand your story more. I come from a long line of alcoholics on both sides, mom's side (not so much my mom) & dad & his whole side, so imagine my relief when my son wasn't into drinking once he was in his hs years & beyond. Only to now have a liver issue anyway. As I stated I am in the medical field so, yes thank God, I'm aware of the liver repairing itself. And it seems as if he's still at a point that's possible. He's gotten a great book & is doing very well following that plan for liver repair. However, I've also done my own extensive research on the "tea" the government has been pushing. My 81 yo mom, who I care for, as well as myself are in lockstep w/you. No way on that gene therapy. I was on the research quest the second I heard about covid in Dec 2019. My son was also on the same page as his gram & I, but his fiance was all for it bc it was 'the big thing of the moment'. Trendy. Think, profile banners on sm to match the ever changing causes. So he was texting me & calling me on & off all day trying to figure out how to tell her he didn't want to do it. He caved & did it anyways. Sure I was upset, but it's his life. There's just so much that could go wrong w/that as we've now seen. My ex hubby (my sons dad), & his brother both have uncontrolled afib. The jabbo not only affects the heart, as we all now know, but it also has quite an impact on the liver as well. Hence why I asked if you were a 'tea' recipient. Sorry for the over explaining, but I'm so greatful you reached out. You're an awesome man & I'm happy your channel found me!! I will continue to follow you & your story.😘❤️ Most of all, I will keep you in my prayers.🙏God bless you & yours & Much Peace🕊️ 🎀🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎀
@@grnpeepers2683I don’t know many healthcare professionals that were allowed to work through the pandemic without getting a shot? Unless you meant you’re retired or are using the term healthcare very loosely.
I'm sorry to hear about your problems and I hope the doctors can improve things for you. Since you seem to be very open, do you mind if I ask you something to provide a little more context? Since you're pretty young and my understanding is that liver problems from alcohol can take decades to manifest, what level of alcoholism did you have? Like were you drinking the equivalent of 10 alcoholic drinks per day or more? I'm asking as I've read that it takes decades for the liver to become scarred enough to malfunction.
Hello, thank you. No I don't mind. I was drinking a quart of vodka a day plus beer. I plan on my next video being all about how bad my alcoholism really was. It was really bad. Please subscribe and you won't miss the video. It will probably be tomorrow. Thank you again. God bless.
Yes... unfortunately I do. The worst part is I made that video after I started looking better. You should have seen how I looked a couple months earlier. I looked horrible. I was so sick. Thank you for watching. God bless
Praying for you. You are an inspiration to me. Can you share what you eat? I have cirrhosis from NAFLD. I think I got it from taking too much antacid medication and drinking too much soda all my life. My doctor recommended a mediterranean diet. What have you tried that is tolerable? Hope you have success on all your upcoming surgeries. Sending love to you and your family and prayiing the Lord will take care of you.
Thank you for the prayers! That means so much for you to say that I am an inspiration. I am just a regular guy, nothing special about me at all.... never would have thought I would influence so many. I eat a lot of fresh veggies, fruit, and lean protein. I don't eat any rice, potatoes, starchy foods at all. I stay away from fat at the moment, natural peanut butter... I love peanut butter, I have really developed a sweet tooth since quitting drinking. I have to be careful because that's my weakness now. Apples are my go to fruit, and grapes. I know they aren't the best for you because of the glycemic value, but you know, it's way better than what I used to ingest. I drink 2 muscle milk a day and make a protein shake with 1 scoop of protein powder, lemon juice from half a lemon, 1 tbsp of acv, kefir, and sea salt. I fill in the gaps with the fruit and lean protein. I also eat a lot of jello and sugar free pudding. I will adjust my diet when I can handle more solid foods. I just have a very sensitive pancreas at the moment. I unfortunately ate too much on Thanksgiving, just a plate of food and suffered greatly for it for two days. I was up at 3 am crying the night of because my stomach hurt so bad. I lost control and just really wanted to eat the food because it was so good. Thank you, stay tuned and God bless.
@liverdisease-qb6rk love your channel and glad to see you looking better! Of the more common fruits apples (tart kind) have the lowest glycemic index I believe... pineapples highest.
@@DR3itmatters thank you so much! Yes, I love granny Smith apples. They are my favorite variety. And yes. Pineapple spikes me really bad. I do not eat it at all. Thanks again, stay tuned, a d God bless.
Keep up your videos because addiction is no joke and it is super hard to get sober. If it wasn’t for my faith and my diagnosis, I would be dead. Jesus loves us so much. We have to be still and listen.
Thank you for the positive comment. It really is so hard to get sober. I don't think I would have ever quit either if I hadn't of almost died. My Dr's have all told me that most people that get diagnosed with my condition will continue to drink and will not stop. It really was an act of God that got me where I am now. Please continue to watch and God bless.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk listen, drs do not know everything. I have the absolute best liver specialist and a really young general Dr battling each other. Both of my drs are wonderful at what they do. My general Dr has more of a 2023 approach lol. They are both believers in Christ. My liver specialist is Romanian and my general Dr is Indian. I’m like, you guys need to calm down lol.
@@deedeeturner6577 hahaha!!! I definitely know the feeling, I have Dr's contradicting each other all the time. It's hard to know which one is right. Thank you for watching again and God bless
Thank you! I had to postpone that surgery due to my upcoming pancreas procedure on January 4th. I really appreciate you! Please continue to watch! God bless!
That is so awesome!!! Thank you for saying that. It's not talked about enough. We only talk to our kids about "hard" drugs. I think that alcohol is one of the hardest drugs out there. God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk I'm 55 and drank since I was 18 in the army. My liver was fatty, pre diabetic, over weight and one foot in the grave. I finally said enough after a long talk with God about it. From 349 pounds to 283 so far, A1C from 5.9 to 5.1 and many other benefits. My favorite is not being hung over on Sunday mornings and able to go to church. There's life outside of drinking, a much better life.
@@provost5752 that's awesome! I am so happy for you! I know exactly what you mean about not waking up hungover! That in and by itself is worth it alone!!!! God bless!
Thank you!!!!! So glad to hear that! Good for you! This is not something that I would ever want to see anyone else have to go through. Thank you! God bless
Thanks for the update mate , and your looking well 😊 I’m a recovering gambling addict from the UK , would love to hear some more about your alcoholic addiction.. take it easy 👍
Thank you for the idea! I will be sure to make a video on that. I've been a little nervous to talk about how bad I really was... but I will share, hopefully it scares someone enough to just quit. Thank you for watching all the way across the pond! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkdo it bro pls you're not alone you can motivate other people to stop drinking i am sure a lot of ppl can relate
I just watched your first video and OMG what a difference in your appearance. You look great.
My husband is 71 years old. He has been an alcoholic since he was 19 years old. And he has no problem with his liver. But I am so scared when this does happen to him he's not going to have a chance like you have. He smokes cigarettes. But I am glad to hear your story you are a nice young man. You and your family deserve the 🙏💒🙏
Thank you... I'm sorry to hear about your husband. Some people never have any problems. My grandfather smoked and drank until the day he died and he was in his late 80s. Never had a problem. Hopefully your husband never does as well. Thank you for the kind words, ma'am. God bless you and your family.
So true Some people can abuse themselves for 50 years others 3 or 4 years and they're done 😵
Thanks for your honesty and sharing your story. God bless u and your family 🙏🫂♥️
Thank you! And God bless you and your family as well!
Thank you for sharing your story, so many people need to hear this.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. Thank you for the comment! God bless!
I admire you a lot! You are so brave to tell us your story! Because of your videos, is what makes me not want to ever drink in my life again. Thanks for doing these videos, and for inspiring us that there is a better life for each of us rather than alcohol. Sending lots of blessings! God bless you a lot for doing this!
You look great! I don’t drink but I had a family full of alcoholics the ones that quit are thriving and healthy-the ones that didn’t aren’t here anymore. Praying you live a long healthy life!
Thank you for saying that! I really appreciate it! I have come a long way, that's for sure. I will have to post some pics of what I looked like around this time last year. It was pretty bad. I held on and pushed myself to get here. Thank you for the kind words. God bless
Just wanted to say I'm listening. Thanks for sharing. May God be with you and your loved ones. Stay strong.
Thank you for continuing to watch. I remember you from another comment you made. God bless you and your family as well. Really means a lot. I'm going to go into how bad my drinking was on the next video.
Thanks Bro
You have scared the you know what out of me. So I’m 9 days sober cause of you.
Romans 8:28. From Tennessee
Hey man! Sorry I scared you, but happy to know that you are 9 days sober!! That's so awesome!!! Good for you! Keep it up! There are so many better things to do with your money and time. Thank you for watching and for the awesome comment! God bless!
Hey brother, greeting from Raleigh, I have been praying for you since i heard your story in July. I pray that God gives you a major miracle in the name of Jesus. He is KING
Wow! What a small world. I grew up in Sanford. Thank you so much for watching and for the positive feedback. I really appreciate it. Stay tuned. More to come!
It’s great to learn more about your experience. I’m in the UK where we have the NHS so don’t need to pay for healthcare. Do you have to pay for all your procedures/consultations?
Hello. Thank you for watching my video. Unfortunately yes. In the US we have to pay for health insurance and all health care bills. For instance, most insurance companies have a deductible of let's say 5000 dollars out of pocket before they even cover anything. I feel really bad for people who don't have health insurance because they get stuck with the whole bill and they vmcan come after your assets if you don't pay and ruin your credit. I could go on and on about that subject. Thank you again... God bless
That's a very good question that I wish had a better answer. As our host says, "don't get me started"
This you for sharing your story. 😔 I wish you peace and comfort ❤
Thank you so much, and thank you for watching! God bless
Education about how poisonous alcohol is, is really needed on a massive scale. Your doing your little bit brother. 👍
Thank you again. It is nothing but poison and so addictive.
Sending caring and hope. Thank you for sharing your most personal battle.
You are a courageous person.
@ellenflores6915 thank you so much. Please continue to watch, new video soon. God bless
I am glad GOD delivered me from alcohol and smoking and self medicating. What you do affects everybody around you where ever you are. My daughter prayed for me that GOD give me another chance and JESUS took that addiction from me in one day. I didn’t go to rehab or counseling from people, it was GOD who did it. I tried for years to quit smoking and drinking (30 plus years) and my daughter prayed one day and I’m free from all that addiction
That and a mother or fathers love for their child. Both very powerful 🤗
Thanks so much for sharing this! Anyone abusing alcohol should watch this and see the staggering physical fallout of chronic alcohol use. I’m just glad to see u alive. I didn’t think there was going to be a follow up video from that last one. Stay strong brother, light and love to u and your family
I recommend you avoid carbohydrates, eat plenty of protein and drink several coffees per day. Stay sober. You may very well end up getting a liver transplant and doing ok. I’m a physician and have seen this many times. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for watching and for the advice. I really appreciate it. Stay tuned, and God bless.
Hi to Anthony the Dr. I was diagnosed with stage one compensated cirrhosis 6 months ago. ( NAFL) do you think or have you ever heard anyone able to reverse it at stage one? My Drs do not mention any type of treatment or special diet. I'm 64 thank you
I have had cirrhosis for 40yrs and have refused medical treatment since the day l found out. I found out from a misdiagnosis by 2 drs a cardiolgist and an oncologist they said l had cancer and wanted to remove my spleen and other body parts, that is when l went to a county hospital and tested, No cancer but learned l have cirrhosis. 40yrs is a long time to have liver disease l had 2 brothers w/ the same problem only they went for treatment, one 2yrs younger and one 4yrs older both have died from cirrhosis. Myself l trust God knowing we all Die sooner or later, but that is in Gods Hands Not mine. I am Now 80yrs old and only go for an ultrasound every 6 mo's to check my liver to see if it has changed. Also l had Hep C and it just disappeared thanks to the Power of Gods Mercy. I was on hydromorphone for pain for approx 10yrs but l quit that without help from the pain dr Only because l believe in our Creator was l able to live all these years. AMEN. There is a living God or l would be Dead. Amen
Wow! What a story! That is really inspiring. That really gives me hope. I was told I only had a year left and it's been over a year. God is good! God bless you sir. Thank you for the uprising words. I can't thank you enough
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@ l d qb6rk. Thank God Not me, he is my life forever and has been with me even when l lived in Sin. His power is what gives man/me strength and my pains and health are all in his hands. Never trust in man.! They only know what they have been taught
In their professional
Capacity. There is a Psalm. 118:8 in Gods Word that l try to live by
It says " lt is better to trust in the LORD than to put Confidence in Man" Please read your Bible and try to live for God only, He has the power of life and Death. Proverbs. 30:8.
AMEN HOPE AND PRAYER IS ALL WE HAVE TO GET CLOSER TO ALMIGHTY GOD CREATOR. Jesus be with you forever. AMEN.
Amen brother 🙌🏼
@@redeemed2517
@ r 2517. Thank and Thank God/Jesus
If it were Not for his presence on earth we would all be Damned.
Faith in his Resurrection gives man hope for Eternity.
AMEN.
It doesn't work like that . Your case wasn't that bad and y stopped drinking
I had a very similar situation they gave me a 30% chance of living luckily I snuck by it is more horrible then you can even describe thank you very much for sharing
Thank you so much for watching!!! I'm glad you are still here with us! God blesz
Wow! I appreciate you sharing your story! I 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 your surgery goes well and I wanted to tell you my ex wife she drank for decades and was a functional alcoholic. It was a miracle but she went into detox last February and then rehab and now is in a sober living home. It has been almost 10 months without a drink and she’s very determined to stay sober. I never thought I would see her sober.
Hello! That is so awesome to hear!!!! I'm so happy for you and her! Please continue to watch! God bless!
I got my liver damaged by Hemochromatosis. My Ferritin was 4580. I’ve been sober 23 years. I’m 63 years old now. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis. I’ve been taking choline & milk thistle and I’ve pretty much reversed my liver fibrosis. And good thing I did because in 2022 I required my aortic valve to be replaced. I had a 5mm hole in it. I basically had a hole in my heart and blood was regurgitating. Stay strong. Stay clean and everything will work out.
Glad to hear that you got sober and are doing better. I've researched a lot into milk thistle and it seems to really help. I have yet to try yet. Thank you for watching and God bless
I’m cracking up because my liver specialist got mad at me because I started taking turkey tail mushrooms, and she said under her breath, I’d rather you take milk thistle. I have stage 4 liver cirrhosis. I’m not worried I’m going to die. I have been sober 3 yrs now. Congratulations to you and god bless.
@deedeeturner6577 good for you! I have seen a lot on the turkey tail mushrooms. I haven't seen anything about liver health and taking them. Have you noticed a difference since starting? Thank you for watching and God bless.
Milk thistle is a wonderful supplement for the liver. Thank you for letting everyone know. It really seems to help to cleanse the liver of toxins and the proof will show in your blood work,
I was rushed to hospital October 5th 2022 lol we're so the same. Lived in sweat pants for a year nothing alse fit lol
I just want to say God bless you, sir. I think your recovery is a miracle. That Dr that operated on you during his vaca is a saint, too.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with everybody ❤😊
You are more than welcome! God bless
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One of my best friends ever told me they told him the very same thing. A few months back. Just got back home from Colorado. His funeral. He chose to die. For many reasons. But I do wish you the best.
I watched your first video right when you posted it and I happened to see the initial video again on my timeline.. I watched it again and noticed you're currently posting! I really think that you are single-handedly saving thousands of people with these videos.. I have been sober from alcohol for 8 years and from pain meds 3 years and I can't believe I'm alive today as well. Please keep uploading.. you are a wonderful voice for men... we need more men sharing raw feelings and emotions. ❤
I am praying for you and that you get a miracle of healing. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for that!!!! God bless you!!!🙏
Wow brother!!! One thing after the next! Glad you are sharing and doing good enough to be with your family. I hope things start getting really good for you soon. The body has incredible healing powers .
Thank you so much for watching and the positive comment and support. Stay tuned and God bless
good luck brother .. thank you for sharing.. God is with you.. hang in there
I really appreciate the positive feedback. God bless you and your family!
Are you a candidate for liver transplant at all?
Thank you for the question. As of now, no. They want to try everything else before that happens. It's just so invasive, and there are people who are much sicker than I am that need it more than me. I honestly don't know if I would take it if it was an option. I would rather it go to someone who is younger, or didn't cause the issue to themselves. I caused this, myself. Thank you for the question, God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Same to you, and hoping you can improve .
I’m a long term ICU RN here in the northeast, and have cared for many, just like yourself .
I wish you well, truly!
Damn Bro, you are a warrior! My heart and prayers are with you. I struggle with digestive issues and thought I was suffering after what I have to deal with, but after hearing your story, my issues pale in comparison. Wishing you and your family the best.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you watching. Any type of gi issues just suck. It makes everything in your life revolve around it. Prayers to you and I hope your condition improves! Stay tuned, God bless.
@j b79. jb l look at life now through the eyes of the Holy Spirit and all I see when l think about Suffering is the Man Christ Jesus and the suffering he has done for the world and more specifically My Sinful past life. That gives me the Strength to go on each day until l am able to do as Jesus and be Resurrected. His Spirit is My Strength from his Power. AMEN Thank God we have his Spirit for our Strength. AMEN.
Your story well help so many
Thank you! I really hope so! God bless
Did you have a covid vacation?
No, I have not. God bless
Good!!! God bless
I believe you still can have a long and beautiful life man. Keep the good habits and your health will improve with time.
I'll be praying for you.
Thank you!!!! I really hope so. The Dr's have told me that there is not enough literature to give me any kind of idea on my longevity. One told me maybe 10 years.... idk. I don't really think about it much anymore. I'm just living in the moment. God bless!
It's crazy because U look fresh as a daisy.. hope everything goes well 👍
Thank you! Yeah. It's one of those things that doesn't always show on the outside all the time. Trust me... I have come a very long way. I haven't always looked this way. I had ascites so bad I looked 9 months pregnant, jaundice, and I had lost all my muscle mass because my body needed the protein. Not to mention, I was 120 lbs at one point. I don't know if you have seen the first video I made, but I am so thin in that. Thank you so much! God bless
Your video brought back memories I had forgotten. I was very sick but slowly got better, its been about 10 years, the last 7-8 have been good years, healthy and lots of energy. I did keto and lost weight and lowered my blood glucose levels. Just recently found a spot during rechecks, will be rechecking in a couple of weeks (3 month recheck). I feel good so will see what further labs and scans show. Good luck on your journey. I recomment low-carb or keto. Carnivore may work for some.
Glad to hear you're doing better. Sorry I brought up those memories. Thank you for watching. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkhope you recover.
How many doses of the vaccine did take?
@najn2372 thank you. I have not taken any covid vaccines. Thank you for watching and day tuned! God bless
@randymoberg4331 So you had cirrhosis and recovered?
@Jeffburns1980 no. I still have cirrhosis. I have just had a tips procedure that helped move a lot of the blood away from my liver which helps with the ascites and a number of other things like portal hypertension. It's a good surgery to have e done, it has helped tremendously. God bless.
Idk how I ended up here but good job. Now, something completely off-topic; great hairline 😂.
Thanks for the update! You have been so real about what you have been through and that is so inspiring! Keep up the good fight 💪🏽 ! Will be praying for you.🙏🏼
Thank you! Stay tuned! So much more coming. God bless
Why no liver transplant
It has not been an option as of yet. They wanted to try the tips procedure first and see how that worked. That is a very intensive surgery and they want to try all other options first.
Thank you for watching and for the comment. Stay tuned and God bless you.
Man it’s so scary , I’ve been watching all your videos . Also a chef for 20 plus years I know the lifestyle .
I’ve drank hard most of my life and at 46 it’s time to quit for good . Currently on day 7 .
Stay strong mate your doing good with these videos . Thanks a lot for showing the reality of alcohol
Thanks man! You know as a fellow chef how hard that life is.... and everyone drinks. It was everyday at work. Whenever the wine rep came in the f and b manager came and got me and I "tasted" 20 wines. Anytime I had to come up with any menu, of course we have to pair wine with each course and how would I know what I'm pairing it with unless I'm tasting each wine. Oh.... not to mention, hey bar manager.... I need that bottle of stoli for my "vodka" sauce... just move it over to food. Maybe a splash went in....! Cooking brandy, cooking wine boghe red and white. Anytime I needed bourbon for a sauce..... I drank everyday and everything. I thought that getting out would solve my problems. I spent 26 years in f and b. Was super successful! I left, nothing changed other than I drank MORE!!!! Sorry to rant. I just know that you know what it's like. It's impossible almost to be sober in that field. God bless man! I wish you all the luck in the world! Congratulations on your 7 days man, if you are still a chef and doing that.... props to you brother... you are my hero!
Praying you do well
Thanks for sharing.Prayers to you.
I was addicted to alcohol and smoking for about 20 years. I developed cirrhosis of the liver and some of the issues that go with it. I thank GOD my daughter Joy prayed for me to GOD to heal me and give me another chance to live, and GOD did what she and me asked. I had been trying to quit smoking and drinking for years and I would stop for a couple of weeks and start back. This time with her praying and me praying too, I quit that same week. It has been one year since the prayers to GOD in the name of Jesus and I have not drank or smoked anything. I’m dealing with the cirrhosis now but it’s not too bad, I’m able to function and live pretty normal. I still get tests done and I thank GOD I’m still here.
Thank you for sharing this! I'm so glad to hear that you haven't smoked or drank in a year! I'm so glad that your daughter prayed for you and brought you the healing that you needed! God bless
What is your liver score?? I'm down to a 6😊
I will find out next month. I haven't had it checked in a few months. I will be sure to let you all know. That's awesome though for you! So awesome! Congratulations! God bless
Thank you. You sound really good. But I know people cant feel what's going on inside. Theres no normal anymore everyday is different as far as the body feels.
Hello, i have to ask 3hile i remember but did your urine have a diseased smell. Hard to explain but my urine just smells Diseased/not normal urine smell. Also was your feet or ankles ever swollen or puffy at all. You speak very well and are uplifting to listen to! 🙏
May God bless your journey wherever it leads with love, grace and enlightenment.
Thank you so much and God bless you as well! Stay tuned. More to come. Please subscribe! God bless
Very brave, thanks for sharing.
Well wishes from Leonard and Michelle.
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Thank you so much. Stay tuned and God bless you!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. This really hits home. You're positively influencing so many of us. Would you ever make a video talking about the progression and quantity (and also type) of your drinking as it progressed over the years (or was it always constant heavy drinking of say 6+ drinks a night)? Also maybe also whether you exercised and ate healthy for all those drinking years/took any herbs or anything to try to "negate" the damage of alcohol (oh how our alcoholic brains work lol). Thanks.
Hello. Yes. I will make a video on that. No. I wasn't always a heavy drinker. I thank you for your comment. I appreciate you watching. I will definitely talk about my diet as well. I was a vegetarian for 10 years, I'm sure that helped some. I will talk about it though for sure. Thanks again. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I appreciate you. God bless.
Thank you for these videos. Encouraging to say the least
Thank you so much. God bless
Thanks for sharing. Jist started my journey 6 months ago. Thanks for putting this out there!
Thanks for continuing to spread info. Take advantage of the butterfly effect or domino effect . Never know how many lives we're touching.Thx 👍🙏💯
Thank you so much. I never in a million years thought I would get this much traction on the road with this. Everything happens for a reason, here I am. You're so right! God bless
Your posts may be just what I need to make some changes. I have a bit of this and a bit of that that based on your detailed descriptions of toxicity symptoms. Thanks for your honesty. You are helping others without a doubt. Stay strong.
Thank you. That's the whole point of my videos. I just want to help people with them. If I can help just one person, then I have been successful. God bless
Sorry you're experiencing symptoms. I hope you're ok. Keep me posted on how you're doing please.
You are such a strong man! And it is such a good thing to cry as well. All my good wishes for you ❤
You are so nice! Thank you! God bless
Stay strong brother much love and respect I’m starting my journey with this disease now godbless you prayers for you and your family never give up
Hey brother! Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it. I wish you all the luck on your new journey. Stay strong and just remember, those feelings of wanting to drink or do drugs does start to fade away over time. God bless you and your family as well and thank you for the prayers. Stay tuned. More to come.
Please dear God; Bless this gentleman!
Much better video here. Damn you been through a lot! Many in my family suffer from alcoholism I’ve seen it ruin so many lives. I hate it! Hang in there bro! My bro has pancreatitis or however you say that from drinking alky for 20+ years straight. Really sad to see!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. I lost a good friend of mine from alcoholism this past June. He was 39 years old, two kids, very charming and handsome and intelligent. Had an extremely high IQ, but he began to have cognitive challenges, swelled up like a balloon, and was found dead in his car, which he had been living out of, due to being almost 40 and not holding a job, and having to live off of his parents and various women. The man had the intelligence ability of a doctor, or lawyer, but allowed his life to slip into total degeneracy due to not being able to get a grip on the extreme alcohol abuse. Addiction is a terrifying thing, and destroy so many lives. And when you take that first drink as a teenager, because you wanna be cool, just like cigarette smoking, you never know if you’re going to be a person who ends up addicted. I miss my friend every second of every day. When you die suddenly, it’s even worse, because, even though everyone may know you’re not going to have longevity, sometimes you die out of the blue, and it leaves family and friends and terrible pain. Very hard to get closure. God bless you, and I pray that you have a wonderful next half of life.from what I understand, overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things a person will undertake.
Hello, and thank you for watching. I appreciate the comment. I'm so sorry for your loss. It happens to so many of us. The deeper you spiral I to your addiction, the more depressed you become. You feel like there is just no hope in sight. I was lucky and was able to stop. I know how hard it can be... the constant nagging feeling of I need to drink to feel better, your anxiety get out of control. I remember my anxiety got so bad that I would be scared to drive, especially get into a left turning lane at a light. I would feel like I was goi.g to pass out. I took backroads everywhere I went. God bless you, and stay tuned. I hope that you get some closure soon.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk thank you for responding. Also, don’t worry about what the negative Nellies have to say. I just wish my friend would’ve discovered your channel so he could realize how bad it was going to get. Then again, he had liver failure twice, and would go a couple of weeks without drinking, but always go back to drinking. he was starting to get alcoholic neuropathy, and was having severe stomach pain. I’ve been talking to his ex-girlfriend, and she told me things that were just heartbreaking. It’s too late for him, as his time on earth is up, but maybe if more people see things like this,. Blowing alcoholism off.anyway, merry Christmas, and happy new year to you and your family, and I wish you a long, and more importantly, productive and happy life. And it’s not the quantity of years, it’s the quality.
@dawnallison3070 thank you again. All I can hope for is what you said, someone sees my videos and maybe, just maybe decides that today is the day! It's all I hope for. I know all about the stomach pains. My stomach hurts constantly, very severe stomach aches. I wake up in the middle of the night a lot literally crying. My wife tries to help me, but it just has to run its course. All the pancreas problems I have.... chronic pancreatitis, cause me tons of gi problems. I wish I would have known what was in the future for me if I kept drinking. I'm paying for it now 10 fold. It's just NOT WORTH IT!!!!!! Thank you again and hopefully your friend is in a peaceful place now...
@@liverdisease-qb6rk I believe he is in a much better place. This is not an easy world to live in, and it’s filled with temptation at every corner. He died in his car, and they said it was a heat stroke, and a heart attack. Hindsight is 2020, and it would be so much easier if we could all realize future consequences. Then again, if that were the case, life would be boring, and if we all knew what was going to happen at every turn in life, there be no pointin anything. Anyway, have a great weekend.
Yes, you have a purpose in this life. My niece passed away after two liver transplants due to biliary atresia, that was around 18 years ago, she was only 6. She had a lot of what you speak about. My son had hernia surgery and went through what you did, with the baggy shirts and worry. His was very large, but it was a successful surgery. Prayers for you to have the same.
Thank you so much! I am so sorry to hear about your niece. That is such a sad story.... I am really sorry. Thank you for sharing that and I'm glad your son is ok. God bless
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Im so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Stage four thsnk you and god bless you 🙏♥️
I'm sorry to hear that.... I really am. I hope all is well with you now. Thank you. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you I just found out it progressed to stage four back in November. God bless and hope all goes well with you my friend . ♥️🙏
@@kentlowry5435 same to you!!!
Man…that is such a great video.
Thank you so much! God bless
Man sorry to hear all these you have gone through, you are a strong person God keep you Healthy and alive for you and for your beautiful Family.
You’ve been through a lot. Stay positive. Prayers you have many good days.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and supporting. Stay tuned and God bless.
I dont have liver disease or anyrbing but i was wondering why havent you had a transplant? My best friends dad had end stage cirrhosis with like a month to live, had a transplant and is perfectly healthy 12 years later.
I discuss it in a bunch of my videos. I will touch on it again. It's honestly a lot to tell in a comment. Thank you. God bless
God bless you and your family, and may God be by your side thru these difficult times!
rainbows...hmm..subconscious lgbtq stuff..lol....glad ur ok mate
Hahahaha!!!! You could be right! Thanks for watching and the funny comment! Stay tuned and God bless.
Thank you for these videos. So encouraging. Much prayers for healing for you. GB 🙏💖.
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rkSo welcome. Thanks for what your doing. All the best to you & your family. GB💝😊🙏.
Thank you so much for showing people the damage caused by alcoholism. I was a Nurse, Midwife and part-time nursing teacher. In addition I was a binge drinking alcoholic. I never went to work drunk or hungover. I am what they call "a high functioning alcoholic'. Every bender was well thought out. It was a nightmare towards the end. I was in and out of A.A for 7 years, but it didn't stop me drinking. What stopped me drinking was a spitual experience. I walked away from my life and ended up in a new town. I got off the bus and was drawn to a Salvation army church. They got me clean, and that was 2 and a half decades ago. I find Xmas difficult cos there is booze and drunk people everywhere. I will pray for your healing. God bless
Wow! That's a story for sure! Glad to hear all is well with you now! That's awesome! God bless!
Praying for better days for u. Much love from Myrtle Beach...❤
Oh wow! Hey there! I'm here in South carolina too! Been to myrtle many times! I'm right across the river from augusta ga. Thank you for watching, thank you for the prayers, and God bless
its defiantly a struggle, thanks, love ya man!
You are clearly sharing this information to help others and for that you deserve massive respect especially as it must be hard to go through for you, well done as for your perseverance. Such a dangerous drug i hope for younger generations awareness will improve and it will fade out of society like smoking seems to be. We are all praying that things get better for you!
Thank you for that! I told my wife when I was in the hospital back in October of 2022 that if I lived through this that I wanted to make youtube videos and talk about this to try and help anyone that is going through this or needs to quit. I really thought I was going to die. I was very very ill, on top of everything else I had going on, I was septic. God gave me another chance. Thank you again. God bless and please continue to watch.
Sometimes I think of a drink but when I watch U I don't get no drink.👍
That'd really cool. Thank you for sharing that with me. I am so glad these videos have helped you! Thank you! God blesz
I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. ❤ God is good. He will intervene.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Yes! God is good! I appreciate you watching. Stay tuned. Uploading a new one now. God bless
My husband passed away in August from cirrhosis. He refused to accept any changes to his body for a long time until he wound up in the hospital 4th of July weekend when we found out his diagnosis. He refused the lactose but would take the xifactin and a different laxative to help with his HE. He passed August 24. He was only 62. Prayers to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for you loss. Thank you for watching. This is such a horrible disease that takes out so many good people. I was on both of those medications. The lactulose is very nasty. It's like drinking pure corn syrup and the xifaxxin is so expensive. I think it was 1000 dollars a fill or something like that. It's just ridiculous how expensive some medications can be... thank you for watching and God bless.
I thank you. Watching videos from what I consider to be his perspective which he wouldn’t admit to helps me reconcile all of his behaviors and what he probably was experiencing and refused to admit. Thank you again for your honesty. Just know your videos have such a wonderful purpose for people who need to hear you. Prayers to you.
@user-qu1ci4nw5g thank you again. And thank you for the prayers. This kinda just happened, but there is something behind this that is beyond me. These videos are getting out there at a rate I would have never imagined. It's beyond this physical realm, this is God's work. I am just following his direction. God bless.
I wish you all the best, thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much for the wishes! I really appreciate it. There will be so much more to come. I will be sharing how bad I was drinking very soon. Hopefully today. Stay tuned. God bless
That you for sharing your story man. You are helping a lot of people out there. Your honesty is appreciated and serving a purpose.
You're a champ for not giving up
Thank you for the positive feedback! It has not been easy, that's for sure. My family have been my main driver... I want to be here for my wife and kids. This whole ordeal has woken me up to how short this life really is and there are no guarantees at all. Thank you for watching and God bless!
Drink some black coffee. 2-3 cups a day. Stay well, man.
Thanks for the advice and thank you so much for watching. Stay tuned, I'll be talking about how bad my alcoholism was soon
I hear green tea is good too
@@lispendens hello, I have heard the same. I drink it a couple cups a week. Thank you for the comment. God bless.
You leave your car idling for an hr.That cant be good
R.I.P.! 😥😥
Not sure who you are referring to? Are you talking about me?
Wow man i thought i had problems Well these videos will probable stop a few people from having that next drink🥵🥶
Hey! Thanks for the comment! I really hope so! God bless
Sounds like me with my two spinal fusions There is no getting comfortable no matter how hard I try
I'm sorry to hear that. Yes... doesn't matter what you do at all! Thank you for watching! God bless
God bless!!!! Question: do you have any of the Jaundice symptoms? Or pale stools?
I have had some jaundice on my skin, not my eyes though. Really dark urine. I have had the Really pale stools too. Thank you for watching, God bless you and your family. Stay tuned. I'll be putting up a video on how much and bad I was drinking probably today.
I wish you the best of luck on your upcoming hernia surgery!!!
Thank you! I unfortunately had to reschedule do to another procedure on my pancreas that take precedence. Thank you again! God bless!
So what is your diet now? I know you drink alcohol anymore but food can be hard on your liver too. So is there anything you have to avoid?
There are so many things I have to avoid the list would be a mile long. Yes, I am on a specific diet. I have a very hard time eating a lot of food. I drink 2 muscle milks a day and a protein shake I make with protein powder, fruit, kefir, sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. I full in with fresh vegetables, fruits, and lean protein. That is basically my diet in a nutshell. Thank you for the question, stay tuned, and God bless.
Do you agree with me ! We must forbiden consume alchool?
That's a very touchy subject. In one aspect yes I do agree with you. On the other hand, I don't. Readon being, this is a free country. I think that everyone should have the right to do or put in their body whatever they want. It's not up to big government to tell us what we can and cannot do with our own bodies. I think alcohol is nothing but poison and I wish that it didn't even exist, but it does. Anytime that something is made illegal, it creates a black market and causes more problems. Look at prohibition in the early 1900s, it created a whole Era of bootleggers and organized crime. Alcohol is way too easy to make at home with just a little bit of knowledge. Many people died due to alcohol poison and o host of other reasons because of the black market. Take a look at the pain killer epidemic that has taken the USA by storm. They pushed them on people and they got addicted and then tightened down the grip on them and made them almost impossible for people to get, so people went to the streets for them and now we have a major problem with fentynal in this country. The cartels are making a killing "literally ". That's just my two cents. I do agree that it's just horrible stuff. Stay tuned, God bless, and thank you for your comment.
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So have you picked up any new hobbies since you've started to feel a bit better?
Hello. Thanks for the question. Yes, this for one has become one. I have started doing some wood work and I try and do what I can around my farm. I also do artwork as well. I have to find things to do that aren't so physically tasking because my energy levels are so low most days. I appreciate you watching and stay tuned for the next video. God bless
Wow that is a lot to go through 😢
I have first hand experience with your situation. Luckily just the liver involved. What was the drug they gave you for the elevated ammonia level? I have to get mine down for surgery on my umbilical hernia. Stay tough and you’re in my prayers. 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for the prayers and for watching. I'm sorry that you have had liver problems. They had me taking that really thick syrup and the antibiotic zifaxxin. Stay tuned and God bless.b
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Thank you! 🙏🙏
I don't know how this popped up in my recommended, but it must be by divine intervention.
I'm sorry you're going through this especially bc you're so young sweetheart.
The liver is amazing though.
I just have a quick question as my 31 yo son, who's not much of a drinker, has never smoked, & he's a pretty healthy eater too, however he was just diagnosed w/severe acute fatty liver disease. At 31!!
I work in the medical field so he's working on his diet even more now than usual & I'm helping him as much as I can per my knowledge.
Although, I'm more towards homeopathic methods of treatment and vs allopathic "medicine". As is my son thank God. Just getting him to take an aspirin for his migraines was always a task.
But, especially in the past 10 years as allopathic medicine has been corrupted & compromised immensely homeopathic is an option to start with anyway as you never know. Perhaps big pharma isn't always correct, right?!
Allopathic medicine has solely become all about the Benjamins now.🤑🤑🤑🤑 Hence, why many are leaving their careers.
My question to you is & bc I'm new here & don't know your history off-hand, do you & have you already discussed a cause of your liver disease? Have you had a past w/drugs & /or alcohol? (No judgement as I've been clean & sober myself since 2008).
Also, (most importantly for my own long-going research) have you been vaxxed in the past 2+years?
I'd appreciate your response in advance so I know how to best help my son who is also my only child.
I'll pray for you as I'll be praying for my son, naturally.
My heart breaks for you Darlin😔💔😢.
So many are praying &here for you! Thank you for sharing your struggle. Stay strong & keep fighting. I'm fighting for you as well!😘❤️
Godspeed to you & your loved ones.🙏
Much Peace🕊️
Thank you so much for the comment and questions. If you go to my channel, the first video explains what happened. It would be a lot to put here. I am an alcholic, drugs were not really my thing. I've tried them, but booze just grabbed me. I drank heavily for a decade, drank all my life from a young age though. I'm 44 now. I drank for at least 30 years. I started young. I haven't been vaxxed... I don't believe in it. Just don't, sorry to all those who do, it's my body and my opinion. Everyone has the right to decide what they do with their own bodies. I haven't gotten covid, I don't get sick often other than related to my my disease. I do stick to a rather strict diet, I have eaten healthy my whole life. I was vegetarian for a decade and have always eaten tons of fresh vegetables and fruits. I hope things get better for your son. I believe that fatty liver is reversible right? I know that the damage that I did isn't. The scar tissue is there for good. I hope this helps. I'll prat for your son. Please stay tuned. God bless
@@liverdisease-qb6rk Oh you are welcome my friend!
And thank YOU so much for taking the time to respond.
I'm so sorry about what you're going through. I can relate as I've been sober & clean from opiates since Aug, 6th,'09.
I found it a divine message that I had literally just found out from my son about his diagnosis, (naturally I'm worried), so I came home, & this video popped up.
Now I understand your story more. I come from a long line of alcoholics on both sides, mom's side (not so much my mom) & dad & his whole side, so imagine my relief when my son wasn't into drinking once he was in his hs years & beyond. Only to now have a liver issue anyway.
As I stated I am in the medical field so, yes thank God, I'm aware of the liver repairing itself. And it seems as if he's still at a point that's possible. He's gotten a great book & is doing very well following that plan for liver repair.
However, I've also done my own extensive research on the "tea" the government has been pushing. My 81 yo mom, who I care for, as well as myself are in lockstep w/you. No way on that gene therapy. I was on the research quest the second I heard about covid in Dec 2019.
My son was also on the same page as his gram & I, but his fiance was all for it bc it was 'the big thing of the moment'. Trendy. Think, profile banners on sm to match the ever changing causes.
So he was texting me & calling me on & off all day trying to figure out how to tell her he didn't want to do it. He caved & did it anyways. Sure I was upset, but it's his life. There's just so much that could go wrong w/that as we've now seen.
My ex hubby (my sons dad), & his brother both have uncontrolled afib.
The jabbo not only affects the heart, as we all now know, but it also has quite an impact on the liver as well. Hence why I asked if you were a 'tea' recipient. Sorry for the over explaining, but I'm so greatful you reached out. You're an awesome man & I'm happy your channel found me!!
I will continue to follow you & your story.😘❤️
Most of all, I will keep you in my prayers.🙏God bless you & yours & Much Peace🕊️
🎀🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎀
@@grnpeepers2683I don’t know many healthcare professionals that were allowed to work through the pandemic without getting a shot? Unless you meant you’re retired or are using the term healthcare very loosely.
I'm sorry to hear about your problems and I hope the doctors can improve things for you. Since you seem to be very open, do you mind if I ask you something to provide a little more context? Since you're pretty young and my understanding is that liver problems from alcohol can take decades to manifest, what level of alcoholism did you have? Like were you drinking the equivalent of 10 alcoholic drinks per day or more? I'm asking as I've read that it takes decades for the liver to become scarred enough to malfunction.
Hello, thank you. No I don't mind. I was drinking a quart of vodka a day plus beer. I plan on my next video being all about how bad my alcoholism really was. It was really bad. Please subscribe and you won't miss the video. It will probably be tomorrow. Thank you again. God bless.
How long were you drinking this ?@@liverdisease-qb6rk
Broo you look much younger than the video you made 8 months ago 😮😮
Yes... unfortunately I do. The worst part is I made that video after I started looking better. You should have seen how I looked a couple months earlier. I looked horrible. I was so sick. Thank you for watching. God bless
Praying for you. You are an inspiration to me. Can you share what you eat? I have cirrhosis from NAFLD. I think I got it from taking too much antacid medication and drinking too much soda all my life. My doctor recommended a mediterranean diet. What have you tried that is tolerable? Hope you have success on all your upcoming surgeries. Sending love to you and your family and prayiing the Lord will take care of you.
Thank you for the prayers! That means so much for you to say that I am an inspiration. I am just a regular guy, nothing special about me at all.... never would have thought I would influence so many. I eat a lot of fresh veggies, fruit, and lean protein. I don't eat any rice, potatoes, starchy foods at all. I stay away from fat at the moment, natural peanut butter... I love peanut butter, I have really developed a sweet tooth since quitting drinking. I have to be careful because that's my weakness now. Apples are my go to fruit, and grapes. I know they aren't the best for you because of the glycemic value, but you know, it's way better than what I used to ingest. I drink 2 muscle milk a day and make a protein shake with 1 scoop of protein powder, lemon juice from half a lemon, 1 tbsp of acv, kefir, and sea salt. I fill in the gaps with the fruit and lean protein. I also eat a lot of jello and sugar free pudding. I will adjust my diet when I can handle more solid foods. I just have a very sensitive pancreas at the moment. I unfortunately ate too much on Thanksgiving, just a plate of food and suffered greatly for it for two days. I was up at 3 am crying the night of because my stomach hurt so bad. I lost control and just really wanted to eat the food because it was so good. Thank you, stay tuned and God bless.
@liverdisease-qb6rk love your channel and glad to see you looking better! Of the more common fruits apples (tart kind) have the lowest glycemic index I believe... pineapples highest.
@@DR3itmatters thank you so much! Yes, I love granny Smith apples. They are my favorite variety. And yes. Pineapple spikes me really bad. I do not eat it at all. Thanks again, stay tuned, a d God bless.
Keep up your videos because addiction is no joke and it is super hard to get sober. If it wasn’t for my faith and my diagnosis, I would be dead. Jesus loves us so much. We have to be still and listen.
Thank you for the positive comment. It really is so hard to get sober. I don't think I would have ever quit either if I hadn't of almost died. My Dr's have all told me that most people that get diagnosed with my condition will continue to drink and will not stop. It really was an act of God that got me where I am now. Please continue to watch and God bless.
@@liverdisease-qb6rk listen, drs do not know everything. I have the absolute best liver specialist and a really young general Dr battling each other. Both of my drs are wonderful at what they do. My general Dr has more of a 2023 approach lol. They are both believers in Christ. My liver specialist is Romanian and my general Dr is Indian. I’m like, you guys need to calm down lol.
@@deedeeturner6577 hahaha!!! I definitely know the feeling, I have Dr's contradicting each other all the time. It's hard to know which one is right. Thank you for watching again and God bless
Good luck tomorrow
Thank you! I had to postpone that surgery due to my upcoming pancreas procedure on January 4th. I really appreciate you! Please continue to watch! God bless!
I really hope your surgery on December 20th goes well.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Stay tuned and God bless.
@@liverdisease-qb6rkPraying for you, dude. Lis Pendens.
This video should be required in schools. 2 months sober here by the grace of God
That is so awesome!!! Thank you for saying that. It's not talked about enough. We only talk to our kids about "hard" drugs. I think that alcohol is one of the hardest drugs out there. God bless
@liverdisease-qb6rk I'm 55 and drank since I was 18 in the army. My liver was fatty, pre diabetic, over weight and one foot in the grave. I finally said enough after a long talk with God about it. From 349 pounds to 283 so far, A1C from 5.9 to 5.1 and many other benefits. My favorite is not being hung over on Sunday mornings and able to go to church. There's life outside of drinking, a much better life.
@@provost5752 that's awesome! I am so happy for you! I know exactly what you mean about not waking up hungover! That in and by itself is worth it alone!!!! God bless!
Keep fighting the good fight! I'm praying for you and your family. I've been alcohol free since 11/4/21. This could easily be me.
Thank you!!!!! So glad to hear that! Good for you! This is not something that I would ever want to see anyone else have to go through. Thank you! God bless