Drinkers Like me

[soulman101]

From the vine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX2opvj7WE8

[mickd1961]

If you drink every day, even if it’s just the obligatory “couple of glasses of wine to unwind” or two or three cans in an evening then you’ve got a problem.

A lot of people don’t realise that the liver is a wonderfully resilient organ, the downside of that is that you don’t know you’re in trouble until you’re in severe s h I t street.

The liver tends not to show any signs of being in trouble until it’s capacity is reduced by 80%+ and at that point it’s like a bolt of lightening hitting you.

Most people who drink regularly tend to have a lot of fat in their liver that they don’t even realise.

My son’s former boss has just died at 51 from liver cancer caused by a fondness for alcohol.

A lot of people in their 50’s and 60’s are going to get a horrible surprise.

[baggieal]

If you drink every day, even if it’s just the obligatory “couple of glasses of wine to unwind” or two or three cans in an evening then you’ve got a problem.

A lot of people don’t realise that the liver is a wonderfully resilient organ, the downside of that is that you don’t know you’re in trouble until you’re in severe s h I t street.

The liver tends not to show any signs of being in trouble until it’s capacity is reduced by 80%+ and at that point it’s like a bolt of lightening hitting you.

Most people who drink regularly tend to have a lot of fat in their liver that they don’t even realise.

My son’s former boss has just died at 51 from liver cancer caused by a fondness for alcohol.

A lot of people in their 50’s and 60’s are going to get a horrible surprise.

Everything in moderation Mick ie nothing wrong with say a couple of glasses a wine daily as for some with stress and anxiety - this can actually be a good thing. That’s what a GP friend told me. All those who don’t drink all say this as it can act as a comforter. Most people would always say state schools are just as good as private schools to convince themselves this because they can’t afford the fees. Again depends on areas which could be self selecting - state grammar school where entry needs an exam or it could be a child is good at drama or something specialist. So
many circumstances in the mix with everything!

I know a tennis coach in his forties who was as fit as a butchers dog who didn’t drink and never saw a GP and died of a heart attack. Also know another chap in a similar situation. Likewise know a few elderly folk who drink daily and still going into their nineties.

Everyone to a degree carries a number and it’s the luck of the draw. I even know folk who have died before their parents so genes is not a surety either!

Good healthy food and depending where you live does help! If you live in Cornwall for example without pollution as opposed to a busy town this will help more than anything.

[boinggazmic]

Subject close to my heart this.after many years in the armed forces I can honestly say I had a big problem with booze when I left.just so easy to chill out with your section or squad and hit the beer. Was a normal habit when I came out,realised I was on 25 or 30 pints a week. Obviously it may of been more than that. Cost me many friends and family members but got there in the end. I’m down to 10 beers a week now. Or 15 . Regards

[mickd1961]

Everything in moderation Mick ie nothing wrong with say a couple of glasses a wine daily as for some with stress and anxiety - this can actually be a good thing. That’s what a GP friend told me. All those who don’t drink all say this as it can act as a comforter. Most people would always say state schools are just as good as private schools to convince themselves this because they can’t afford the fees. Again depends on areas which could be self selecting - state grammar school where entry needs an exam or it could be a child is good at drama or something specialist. So
many circumstances in the mix with everything!

I know a tennis coach in his forties who was as fit as a butchers dog who didn’t drink and never saw a GP and died of a heart attack. Also know another chap in a similar situation. Likewise know a few elderly folk who drink daily and still going into their nineties.

Everyone to a degree carries a number and it’s the luck of the draw. I even know folk who have died before their parents so genes is not a surety either!

Good healthy food and depending where you live does help! If you live in Cornwall for example without pollution as opposed to a busy town this will help more than anything.

Two large glasses of wine a day for seven days a week is a nightmare for your liver mate.

I know quite a lot about how this all works, if it was visible you’d see your liver waving a white flag and screaming “No more, no more”.

It’s not built to take alcohol in that sort of amount.

Anybody who drinks everyday should get themselves a blood test, in particular to check their liver function.

Hold your breath when being told the results.

[soulman101]

I found myself watching this and I'm tea total.
I stopped over 10 years only because the tablets I was prescribed, said do not drink.
Don't miss it at all and seem to enjoy a coffee with a pub lunch more.
A mate of mine lost his wife to cancer in their middle 50s.
He sold up and moved to Holland, ended up a Heroin addict. He has since could back and thankfully clean.
I found it hard to understand how an intelligent man could have ended up like that .

[baggieal]

Two large glasses of wine a day for seven days a week is a nightmare for your liver mate.

I know quite a lot about how this all works, if it was visible you’d see your liver waving a white flag and screaming “No more, no more”.

It’s not built to take alcohol in that sort of amount.

Anybody who drinks everyday should get themselves a blood test, in particular to check their liver function.

Hold your breath when being told the results.

Everything in moderation but agree best to have a few days break. I know a few doctors and they say with some people alcohol can actually alleviate stress which could be the biggest killer. Who knows but don’t drink much myself now!

I do like a glass of red wine with a meal though but that can be good for you. Far better than some food like pies - pastry - processed meat - chocolates etc but again even with this - everything in moderation!

I would rather sip a couple of glasses a wine now and again living in a town with beautiful air than not sipping wine and leaving in a busy congested area where my son is full of polluted air!

Makes me laugh as just before the lock down we had a bbq and this neighbour was going on - I don’t drink blah blah blah and he was piggin burgers and sausages which would be far worse than two modest glasses of wine - ha ha.

Again - know this tennis coach well - always running - didn’t drink - no previous conditions and he dropped dead of a heart attack brought on by business stress.

Holidays help depending where you go as the sunshine in moderation is good for cuts - health and things like arthritis as everything heals so much quicker.

A bit of everything helps as one could be a miserable b astard without it. When I worked in Spain as a travel rep it was eye-opening the amount of over 70’s who were s exually active so good on them! A bit of what you like is what makes living fun.

[DaveP67 is back!]

I enjoy a pint or two and a glass of wine but now only at the weekend, you do need to give your liver a rest, it’s one organ that can regenerate to a certain extent, so if you do enjoy a pint just consider having a few days off regularly.
I do worry modern society is becoming a miserable place, can’t eat meat can’t drink got to exercise for hours on end, often now it’s our minds that outlive our bodies, couldn’t think of anything worse than that. Enjoy life Enjoy a drink and a bacon roll if it gives you pleasure just don't over do it!

[soulman101]

Hi, I haven't put this link on to judge. Just found it interesting.
If it wasn't for my medication I wouldn't have stopped and miss the taste of a nice beer.
Sounds mad that I love old Jamaican with the rum flavour, but after eating a bar I feel like Iv'e had a skinfull

[Acido]

Please remind me in future Mick not to read threads like this, it worries the heck out of me. Im not a smoker, but yes I do drink beers/lagers.