EMCE balls deep 89758 Posts user info edit post |
I drank a good bit this weekend, what with Halloween parties and brunch. Several beers on Friday, a few more Saturday morning at a baby shower, and a lot of champagne on Sunday during brunch. Since then, I've been dry. Today is Wednesday, and i doubt I'll have anything to drink until maybe this Saturday. 11/6/2019 9:26:11 AM |
Crede All American 7339 Posts user info edit post |
08/08/2017 AST: 345 , ALT: 591 , I uh had a problem. I was 3 days removed from a 4 day binge. Dr. was very concerned and scheduled another blood test to make sure it was trending downward after abstaining. 08/11/2017 AST: 120 , ALT: 397 08/31/2018 AST: 031 , ALT: 032 08/31/2018 AST: 031 , ALT: 032 09/05/2019 AST: 029 , ALT: 020 11/6/2019 11:44:07 AM |
elise mainly potato 13090 Posts user info edit post |
AST: 12 ALT: 8 11/6/2019 3:59:04 PM |
BanjoMan All American 9609 Posts user info edit post |
So, I have cut back to about 5 drinks a week over the past couple of months.
[Edited on November 6, 2019 at 4:57 PM. Reason : j] 11/6/2019 4:55:45 PM |
StTexan Suggestions??? 6994 Posts user info edit post |
^^^dang i thought mine were bad. High numbers are like above 50ish for both 11/6/2019 8:06:10 PM |
JP All American 16807 Posts user info edit post |
I've never had my liver levels tested I don't think. Surprised they don't do it for our annual wellness checks here at work. 11/7/2019 8:47:51 AM |
Crede All American 7339 Posts user info edit post |
The routine blood test where the liver function tests was done was called the "Comprehensive Metabolic Panel".
obligatory "I am not a doctor.":
Unless binge drink you should have nothing to worry about with these liver tests (unless you have some other non-alcohol related liver problem)....
If you binge drink a lot it's worth looking into. A fucked up liver is no way to go out. 11/7/2019 9:14:19 AM |
EMCE balls deep 89758 Posts user info edit post |
Things are changing for the good, and I think that i am going on an alcohol sabbatical for a while. Maybe not abstaining totally, but only drinking on special occasions. I don't think I'll miss it. I'll let you guys know how it goes. 12/30/2019 7:09:00 PM |
qntmfred retired 40632 Posts user info edit post |
same 12/30/2019 7:50:11 PM |
JeffreyBSG All American 10165 Posts user info edit post |
I quit drinking about 2 months ago. my antidepressants cause me to feel like shit for days if I have like 2 beers. 1/2/2020 10:55:25 PM |
PaulISdead All American 8751 Posts user info edit post |
Bad hangover from New year's still afraid to touch the stuff
https://m.imgur.com/r/holdmybeer/p2ri7lJ
[Edited on January 7, 2020 at 8:37 PM. Reason : .] 1/7/2020 8:37:00 PM |
PaulISdead All American 8751 Posts user info edit post |
1/8/2020 3:03:52 PM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27789 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I quit drinking about 2 months ago. my antidepressants cause me to feel like shit for days if I have like 2 beers." |
Or maybe your depression causes you to feel like shit. Don't just blame the beer. It's an innocent party in this.1/8/2020 3:20:13 PM |
PaulISdead All American 8751 Posts user info edit post |
What terrible advice, banjoman
[Edited on January 8, 2020 at 3:50 PM. Reason : .] 1/8/2020 3:49:20 PM |
qntmfred retired 40632 Posts user info edit post |
haven't had a drink since NYE. drinking tonight for sure though 1/31/2020 6:20:11 PM |
UJustWait84 All American 25819 Posts user info edit post |
Drybruary starts tomorrow. I do it annually because February is the shortest month of the year, and nothing all that special happens anyway. I usually feel great when it's over, but I also can't wait to hop off that wagon and try to keep it to once a week or so until summer. Going in kinda hard tonight tho.
[Edited on January 31, 2020 at 6:34 PM. Reason : .] 1/31/2020 6:33:22 PM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
what is this white claw the kids have been talking about? 2/1/2020 8:42:52 AM |
EMCE balls deep 89758 Posts user info edit post |
Since NYE, I have had 2 glasses of wine, a beer, and a whiskey/ginger ale. All have been on occasions where I was drinking socially.
Going to keep this sabbatical going a bit longer. I haven't really missed drinking much. There have been a few nights where I thought it would be nice to grab a beer and watch the game, but I ultimately decided to stay on the couch. 2/1/2020 9:28:21 AM |
Nighthawk All American 19621 Posts user info edit post |
I cut way back after Christmas break. The main way I did that was just by not having it at the damn house. I have quite a bit of liquor but I just don't care for it so it stays in the cabinet.
For January I had a glass of wine on three occasions and probably four beers total. Also abstained from all regular sodas and only had diet sodas or just water. Little better on my eating, but not much of a change, just trying to limit return trips. I haven't done any exercise, but as of right now I've dropped six pounds in one month. 2/1/2020 2:21:26 PM |
PaulISdead All American 8751 Posts user info edit post |
https://v.redd.it/taray5k7txd41 2/1/2020 4:19:20 PM |
DROD900 All American 24655 Posts user info edit post |
Haha
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Hahahahahahahaha
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Haaaa 4/3/2020 9:03:34 PM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27789 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | " Also abstained from all regular sodas and only had diet sodas or just water" |
diet soda isn't better for you than regular soda.4/3/2020 9:07:48 PM |
colangus All American 749 Posts user info edit post |
I went for a dry Jan which turned into Feb, and now into March.
But my cannabis habit is up to about $300/mo. 4/3/2020 9:15:48 PM |
TragicNature All American 11804 Posts user info edit post |
Guy at the bodega recommended I try this Indian beer called King Chakra. Buy two get one free tall boys. Figured what the hell... Been back a few times in the past 3 weeks. It's on the other side of town.... Highly recommend.
Definitely been drinking more since the Rona came around... More active as well so it balances out. 4/4/2020 5:53:41 AM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27789 Posts user info edit post |
bodega? this ain't new york city, son. 4/4/2020 6:10:32 AM |
TragicNature All American 11804 Posts user info edit post |
^Trust me.. This place is a bodega. 4/4/2020 4:11:02 PM |
justinh524 Sprots Talk Mod 27789 Posts user info edit post |
i trust that you're a hipster. 4/4/2020 4:14:21 PM |
TragicNature All American 11804 Posts user info edit post |
k 4/4/2020 4:27:04 PM |
thegoodlife3 All American 39227 Posts user info edit post |
only hipsters call bodegas bodegas? 4/4/2020 4:34:44 PM |
qntmfred retired 40632 Posts user info edit post |
got some bloodwork done this week. apparently my liver is not happy. i stopped keeping beer in the house in january. will update thread in a few years when my AST/ALT hopefully returns to normal levels.
[Edited on March 25, 2023 at 10:51 AM. Reason : also, my cholesterol is high. but no chlamydia!] 3/25/2023 10:49:23 AM |
Smath74 All American 93278 Posts user info edit post |
It's been about 2 years since I've consumed any alcohol. It wasn't good for my health anymore. Before then me and my friend Billy Reuben went a little overboard with pandemic drinking. Billy is out of my life now, and good riddance. 3/27/2023 8:28:11 AM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 25852 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "It wasn't good for my health anymore." |
LUL3/27/2023 8:54:22 AM |
fatcatt316 All American 3805 Posts user info edit post |
Still pretty good for my health, so full speed ahead for now 3/27/2023 9:49:57 AM |
ShawnaC123 2019 Egg Champ 46681 Posts user info edit post |
I was in Dublin for St Patrick's day so I had five drinks last week. Don't think I'll be drinking again for awhile. 3/27/2023 10:02:48 PM |
ReceiveDeath INEED2 GET HIRITENOW 70283 Posts user info edit post |
had 2 today, one as a libation for my kitty boy :3
can't remember the last time I had one (a beer, is what I was referring to lolz)
maybe 3-4 days a year lately 3/28/2023 1:20:38 AM |
FroshKiller All American 51908 Posts user info edit post |
It isn't a libation if you drink it. 3/28/2023 10:34:17 AM |
ReceiveDeath INEED2 GET HIRITENOW 70283 Posts user info edit post |
I'm using the word libation
how the fuck would you assume I don't know what it means
fuck off
[Edited on March 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM. Reason : VISIBLE EDIT]
3/28/2023 2:14:57 PM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 25852 Posts user info edit post |
Frosh says he only accepts the primary dictionary definition of words.
Informal secondary definitions are a definite no-go on Chit Chat shitposts. Do better, RD, plz.
[Edited on March 28, 2023 at 3:41 PM. Reason : You know -- next time you are grieving a much-loved pet.] 3/28/2023 3:38:58 PM |
emnsk All American 2768 Posts user info edit post |
^^^
Unless you consider yourself to be the deity
[Edited on March 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM. Reason : self worship ftw] 3/28/2023 3:58:15 PM |
ReceiveDeath INEED2 GET HIRITENOW 70283 Posts user info edit post |
it was somewhat of a figurative libation, technically :333
Quote : | "Unless you consider yourself to be the deity " |
this guy gets it.png ]3/28/2023 4:14:39 PM |
TreeTwista10 minisoldr 148344 Posts user info edit post |
Think I'll drink some beer tonight. I hear it's good for my health. 3/28/2023 7:04:38 PM |
ReceiveDeath INEED2 GET HIRITENOW 70283 Posts user info edit post |
wiki states:
A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid, or grains such as rice, as an offering to a deity or spirit, or in memory of the dead.
dictionaries (thus far, with limited research lol) don't seem to mention that, but mention the "informal" usage
so idk
it's close enough 3/28/2023 11:11:51 PM |
The Coz Tempus Fugitive 25852 Posts user info edit post |
noun li·?ba·?tion | \ li-'ba-sh?n \ Definition 1a : an act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice (as to a deity) //They offered a libation at the temple. b : a liquid (such as wine) used in a libation 2a : an act or instance of drinking often ceremoniously //a libation to celebrate their anniversary b : BEVERAGE especially : a drink containing alcohol //His favorite libation is scotch on the rocks.
2a and 2b confirm your usage was fine. 3/28/2023 11:27:53 PM |
LaserSoup All American 5503 Posts user info edit post |
One fifth per week, more or less. 3/29/2023 12:15:20 AM |
StTexan Suggestions??? 6994 Posts user info edit post |
What is wine equivalency of that? 6/6/2023 12:25:54 AM |
qntmfred retired 40632 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "got some bloodwork done this week. apparently my liver is not happy. i stopped keeping beer in the house in january. will update thread in a few years when my AST/ALT hopefully returns to normal levels.
[Edited on March 25, 2023 at 10:51 AM. Reason : also, my cholesterol is high. but no chlamydia!]" |
6 months later - lost 12 lbs, cholesterol down 35, AST down 13, ALT down 41. not quite where I want to be yet, but good progress10/27/2023 10:20:42 AM |
rwoody Save TWW 37601 Posts user info edit post |
Before pandemic I mostly cut out alcohol as part of a successful attempt to lose some weight. During that time I realized I mostly didn't miss it, flavored carb water replaced the "flavor" to drink with dinner. Sometimes missed the weekend buzz. During pandemic went back to the well to help numb the misery/boredom of that time. But during/since I think I've leveled up my Dads situation of alcohol quickly causing a headache that will not subside (always had this a tad but manageable in maybe unhealthy ways). So these days I almost never drink but more bc I'm worried about a headache then lack of desire. I would love to be able have a couple bourbons on a Friday night but it's a huge risk of a 12 hr headache, so that kinda sucks.
All in all probably much healthier without. 10/27/2023 10:49:25 AM |
afripino All American 11399 Posts user info edit post |
^samesies. sucks to have the hangover without at least being able to enjoy the drunkenness. 10/27/2023 11:09:12 AM |
EMCE balls deep 89758 Posts user info edit post |
Doing dry January. Feels good, man. 1/8/2024 11:46:54 AM |
StTexan Suggestions??? 6994 Posts user info edit post |
I could piss clean at least 70% of the time 1/8/2024 8:58:20 PM |