I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

[aprilmoon]

I am so proud of me!!!!! It took me having to go to the ER 8/28/09 to scare me into not drinking. I was on and off doing good then doing bad. You know how it goes. I had test after test and I was scared I had killed my liver. NOPE my liver is doing fine.

I had so many test and I had to go to the ER in severe pain 2 more times. I have Gastroparesis. It's a slow to empty stomach. I couldn't eat anything with fiber and fiber is supposed to be good for you.

Anyway everybody has their story and that is mine. I feel better now. I can eat pretty much what I want after months of eating Yogurt and chicken. I hated chicken before and now I hate it more! LOL

I just want to thank the folks here who inspired me. Even when I didn't post, I read. If I can do this anyone can. My husband said he is going to take me out to eat tonight to celebrate. I asked can I have a Rum and Diet Coke? He just looked at me. I said "I"M KIDDING!"

Edited to add: I was looking at some of my old post and I saw some saying the last time I drank was Oct 2, 2009. So maybe I don't have a year yet. My calender shows today is a year, so I'm going with that.

[mama bear]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Good for you!!!! Congrats!!!

[Guitarista]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Congratulation's April!

How did you do it? Keep it going.

Best wishes, G-bloke.

[greeneyes]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

That is fabulous aprilmoon!!!! I'm thrilled to hear that!!!

[Panno]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

That is fantastic and thanks for coming back to share :yay::yay::yay: Enjoy your evening

[rubywillow]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

April, that is TOOOOOO fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO glad you came back to share, because you are a beacon of light to so many here.
It is wonderful you took that scare so seriously. Many don't, and it takes so many more episodes to get through. I'm getting chills just thinking of what a wonderful step you have taken.
The main thing now is to NEVER let yourself get back to that situation. I can only imagine the wonderful changes you have been through this year.
Thank you, again. And Bless You, and a happy journey through the rest of your life!!!!!!!!!!! :hug:

[RV434]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

That's wonderful, great job !!

[tiptronic_ct]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Congrats, April

[rubywillow]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

BTW: Keep us up-to-date, hon, unless you're busy out living your sober life!!

[hart]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

April that is wonderful!!! You rock!!!!

[aprilmoon]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Thanks! I have lost 10 pounds due to my stomach issues and no rum. Woo Hoo for both I guess.
I've stopped drinking and started back up so many times. Usually I would worry I would go back to drinking. This year we have had both of my step sons living with us at different times to detox off of pain meds. I saw the agony in my husband's face during this time. It was something I didn't see on him when I was drinking. I guess because I was to busy getting drunk. I don't ever want to see him look at me that way.

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

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Aprilmoon thats fantastic, you should feel very proud. I love hearing the success stories.

[Popeye]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Yep!
Me too

[NoraC]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Thanks for sharing your story!!!

[Mrs Donovan]

I'M BACK....365 DAYS W/O MY POISON (RUM)

Hi April! Long time no see! That is fantastic news , so happy for you - hope you have a great celebratory meal tonight