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Thanks for your responses

Sorry, I posted in the wrong place.  Thank you all for your kind and helpful and forceful realistic words. I have resolved to stop drinking. My ex by the way is 57 and in good health and even with a new partner. I have no idea if he even has given his bout with this virus another thought. My mother actually died at age 56 from cirrhosis caused by biliary atresia.
BTW what will the ramifications of my insurance be when they get word of these results? I'm self employed and get my insurance privately. I'm beginning to feel like a leper. I can't talk to anyone about this because they won't understand. I don't have a significant other to help me and it looks like that will never happen again now, but it sounds like I'm going to be a little busy anyway. I feel like I've been kicked in the gut but your support really helps.
Judy
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Judy:  I can't imagine for a minute it's going to be easy for you but you can do it.  I'm pulling for you along with everyone else here - be well.
Fubarcat:  I was like you, drank wine with dinner every day.  Now when friends come over, I have cranberry juice and seltzer in a wine glass.  I honestly don't think anyone notices I'm not drinking?  Someone asked me the other day if I would drink again when I finish tx and truthfully, I don't know?  Assuming I have a choice anyway:)  
Glad to read you're doing well.
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A big congrats to you on your 2nd day!  I know how difficult it can be.  I am not an alcoholic, but prior to treatment, I always enjoyed my one or two glasses of wine every night.  I haven't had any alcohol since starting treatment (34 weeks).  Even though I'm not an alcoholic, I miss the wine and know that quitting for someone who drank more than me is difficult.

My husband is an alcoholic.  After a few ER visits due to alcohol poisoning, the bright light came on and he finally got smart.  He tried AA but was not into the "spiritual" aspect of it.  He is now on Antibuse and so far, so good.

Hang in there.  I know it can be tough.  But, like Lou said, it's either the drink or your life.  Give your liver every chance it deserves, and most likely, it will reward you with the gift of life.  Come on this board when you need support.  Although we are a Hep C board, I'm sure more than just a few of us have our experiences with alcohol and quitting and we are here to help you!  Take care.  Take a big breath and march on, brave one.
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Dear Tryingtobebrave,,My advice first is to change your name. Your not trying to be brave...you ARE being brave. From now on, you are Beingbrave to me

Dear Beingbrave,
I am a sober alcoholic I quit drinking many many moons ago, but, I could not do it on my own. Some can but I was not one of them. I go to AA. It works for me. Many people have different ideas about what AA is. For me, alcoholic,HEPC positive, it
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I can't believe how warm you are.  My neighbor just stopped by as she sometimes just does, I feigned not feeling well because I just don't feel social and I am so afraid to let this monster out to rear it's ugly head.  Debating whether or not to confide in my neighbor in the rear of me (I live in a condomium unit)  He was dx'd about 2 years ago now.  He used to bring tequila's around to me in the summer.  He's done the treatment, I don't know for how long but he's on the list for a transplant.  I have watched this funny, articulate lover of life transform before my eyes and watched his suffering but also watched his determination and compliance to treatment.  He said he needed another paycheck each week just to pay his co-payments.  His wife is quiet and I know there's been some rough roads for them because they were both party animals.

Celebrating my second day on the wagon, I know I will do it, I've come off smoking and morphine when I knew it was time and it is time.

I may have to have this back surgery before I do anything about the hc.  I have a congenital problem with spina bifida with a tethered cord.  I also have spina stenosis.  I am losing the ability to walk and I need a detethering and a laminectomy for the stenosis.
I will speak to my surgeon about what I should do, my son will help me, he is a Physician's assistant and Whaddaya know...his girlfriend is a gastroenterologist whose been treating her brother's hc for 20 years.  I feel very comfortable and surprisingly supported by your outreach and information and just very genuine words of kindness and I will be here often.  Thank you again.
Judy
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