Alcoholism Withdrawal

[Mike]

I am 62. I have abused alcohol for about 40 years. The last three years my drinking has increased and has caused me very serious health problems.  I stopped cold turkey two days ago. I will NOT drink again. My questions are: How long before I notice improvement in the edema I have in my feet? How long before my liver gets back to a reasonably normal state? How long before my stomach allows me to eat without giving me severe heartburn? How long before my stomach returns to its normal size? How long before my urine stops looking like coca-cola and my stools have blood in them? Thank you.

[bernadette]

I am in need of help...

My father who is 60 years of age.

just came out of the hospital which he stayed in for 10 days.  He was very anxious to get out. He was diagnosed with lamonia and heart problems.  His heart condition is weak only 20% is actually working according to his doctors.  He is on all different medication for his heart, high blood pressure, diabetes, and gout. We tried our best to keep him from drinking his bud light but he refuses to listen.  please help I know my dad is in danger every time he take a drink.Just thought some how somebody could give me some good advise.