3 Months Sober!

[dmtodd]

Hi all,

Well, I finally did it! I had my last drink March 25, 2009 and it is now June 26, 2009 and I haven't touched a drop! I've lost almost 20 pounds since, which is another big plus. My liver enzymes went from 76/53 to 20/26 in 6 weeks. Awesome! I feel like a new woman, like I have a whole new life with a lot more opportunities.

The MWO supplements have been critical to my success. They really have helped me stay the course. But it does start with a "made up mind". That's the challenge: getting to that made up mind. For me, it was desperation that turned the tide. My doctor called me in to discuss my elevated liver enzymes. That scared the poop out of me! I put it down that day and haven't looked back.

I've been walking every day and swimming 3 times a week. I got a juicer and have been juicing fruits and vegetables to make my liver happy. It worked. My enzymes went back to normal. I'm still nursing my liver because I believe it will take several months or even a couple of years to regain my health totally. I am on the right track though!

[scrubbly]

DM, that is SO GREAT. I am so pleased for you....

Can I ask, what your supplements were at the start, and what you still take, other than the veggie and fruit juices? Are you on topamax? Any/all of the other MWO supplements that are recommended??

[dmtodd]

Supplements

Hi Scrubbly,

Thank you very much! I took the Kudzu religiously and GABA, B-50, Calmes Forte, L-Glute, Amino Complete, SAMe and True Calm. I quit taking the Kudzu, but I continue to take the GABA, L-Glute, SAMe, True Calm, Amino Complete plus the Vit +75 by MWO.

I tried taking the Topamax and even Antebuse, but it wasn't until my doctor told me my liver enzymes were elevated that I got scared enough to put it down for good. I've sort of put it in the same compartment as cigarettes and downers. It is something I just can't have in my life anymore. Somehow I finally go my mind around it. That was my big challenge. I still rely on the supplements to help my mood and my liver.

My aunt died of liver failure at age 30 from alcohol poisoning. I got scared I would die like she did. It wasn't pretty. This is the longest time I've been off alcohol since 2000. It's getting easier with each passing day.

[ronnie]

WoW DM
Well done on your 3 months A/F, you should be so proud of yourself, keep up the good work

[dmtodd]

Thanks Ronnie,

I am so relieved and so excited at the possibilities facing me without the ball and chain of alcohol. Not to mention how much money I'm saving!

[Winefree]

Good for you DM!!!
I'm approaching the 2 month mark in a couple of days and can hardly believe it.
I feel so much more alert in the daytime and can actually concentrate in the evenings, go figure.
My liver enzymes were up a bit too. I'm hoping they will come down on check in July. So far have lost 15 pounds. I hope they keep coming off.

Keep it up.

winefree

[dmtodd]

Thanks Winefree, and a big congratulations to you! I absolutely love not having a hangover every morning and having to take the entire day to recover from the night before. Keep up the good work!

[louise]

Thanks for sharing your success story! keep it up!

[livingfree]

Way to go dm .... this is a huge success. You sound so determined and have your mind "made up" . That resolve will carry you through any tough days you encounter.

Great joy to you!

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

I am so relieved and so excited at the possibilities facing me without the ball and chain of alcohol

Hi Dmtodd thanks for posting, a big well done I bet you feel good today. I love that comment, it is so full of hope for life.
Hey Winefree nice one on the two months fast approaching.
I am on Day 47 today and honestly cant remember feeling this good for years, eating healthy with lots of swimming and walking.

To anyone just starting out and reading this I hope you can read the happiness and relief here. It really is a different world sober.