Post by Dan McLaughlin on Nov 6, 2019 14:39:39 GMT -5
I had a drinking problem following my divorce from my ex of almost 20 years. We have 2 great kids who are young adults
and very caring individuals, which has made it easier in some ways.
Anyway, my ex began an affair with the husband of her best friend. They lived down the street. She and he are still
together, which is good I guess. When I asked her up front if there was someone else she said no. I eventually found
out otherwise. My life was turned upside down and I began drinking to ease the pain. End result is a severely damaged liver.
A transplant is in the cards down the road, which is scary, but not so much I guess. I have had fluid retention as a
result of my liver being compromised regarding ridding my body of toxins. Good news is I finally have medical people
who are great. My former PCP was useless and made my situation even worse by thinking she was an expert at everything.
I am days away from a new and very professional PCP. I have a great GI specialist that is coordinating my care. I haven't
had a drink since last December, nor do I crave one.
What happened is that I met the most wonderful woman in the world at my church, although we have known each other
for 10 years at church. I am 15 years older than her but it matters not to either of us. We have found love after our
own difficulties with relationships. We have been together since last Septemberish. I might be dead now if not for her.
She stuck with me through surgery for non-invasive right kidney cancer and my most recent health issues. I am a lucky man.
So anyway, I am doing much better after the recent hospitalization and am moving forward with hope.
and very caring individuals, which has made it easier in some ways.
Anyway, my ex began an affair with the husband of her best friend. They lived down the street. She and he are still
together, which is good I guess. When I asked her up front if there was someone else she said no. I eventually found
out otherwise. My life was turned upside down and I began drinking to ease the pain. End result is a severely damaged liver.
A transplant is in the cards down the road, which is scary, but not so much I guess. I have had fluid retention as a
result of my liver being compromised regarding ridding my body of toxins. Good news is I finally have medical people
who are great. My former PCP was useless and made my situation even worse by thinking she was an expert at everything.
I am days away from a new and very professional PCP. I have a great GI specialist that is coordinating my care. I haven't
had a drink since last December, nor do I crave one.
What happened is that I met the most wonderful woman in the world at my church, although we have known each other
for 10 years at church. I am 15 years older than her but it matters not to either of us. We have found love after our
own difficulties with relationships. We have been together since last Septemberish. I might be dead now if not for her.
She stuck with me through surgery for non-invasive right kidney cancer and my most recent health issues. I am a lucky man.
So anyway, I am doing much better after the recent hospitalization and am moving forward with hope.
