I had the same diagnosis in 2011. I was given six weeks to live. I'm 73 now. Don't give up.

I was a fully blown alcoholic for years, drinking all day and every day upwards of a litre of whiskey daily. I almost got to this point at only 37 years old and I have been through what you described with the DTs numerous times. Fortunately, I got help and have been sober for 2 and a half years. All the best to you brother, glad you're still with us.

I am a psychotherapist who worked in addictions for 25 years---don't give up people do recover even from deaths door and go on and live. I have seen this many many times. Miracles happen more than most of us know. Praying for your full recovery, glad you are here!!

I’m serious! Jesus Christ healed me of chronic inherited alcoholism as I sat on a barstool ❤🎉

These types of videos always help me. I’m 39 years old and 11 months ago I decided enough was enough. I would drink daily. As soon as I stepped in the door from work before I could even take my coat off I had the bottle in hand. Eventually years of that started to take a toll on my body. I quit without the help of AA or any other support. Next month I’ll be 1 year sober and I’m soooo proud of myself. So glad these types of videos pop up. Take care sir❤I looking forward to seeing more of your journey

I discovered I have cirrhosis while diagnosed with ampullary tumour. Long story short. Mine was caused by morbid obesity. Changed my life , cancer free and liver ticking along nicely. Feel very blessed. Sending kindness and hope your way.

My uncle died for this. He was a heavy drinker for 20+ years. One day his leg swelled up huge, he went to the hospital. The doctor said the obvious that his liver was severely damaged, and that he needed to stop drinking immediately. He was unable to stop altogether but did switch to beer as opposed to whiskey. Two weeks later, he ended up back in the hospital this time with both legs swollen. This time he was unable to leave the hospital, so therefore he could not drink any more alcohol. Because he went from drinking so much to no alcohol at all, he had a massive heart attack. The doctors were able to revive him, but he was brain dead. RIP uncle Paul you are gone, you are missed, you are not forgotten.

After about 40 years of drinking I decided to quit cold turkey as it was overtaking my life it’s been 4 months now and what a tough time it’s been but I’m starting to get my memory back and feeling better every day

I drink too much and worry about what I'm doing to myself. Videos like this help me see the reality of what I'm doing. Thanks for the video man. All the best to you!

to all those battling this disease, know that you are loved and thought about. the same goes for those that have quit. love you all. you are all beautiful people.

Turned off my 51 year old sons life support 3 weeks ago. It was too late for him. The massive complications due to decompensated cirrhosis of the liver brought him to the end his suffering death; a horrible site no mother should have to experience. Hoping he's now resting in peace.

Very best of luck to you. I had a 20 year run, with all the misery that comes with the end of it (including flatlining). And then the god awful process of digging out of the hole - luckily the material wreckage was largely confined to me, but there were some trying times. Today, however marks nearly 20 years free, physically there's no trace, and I've successfully rebuilt. Never look back.

I got lucky. I had a "Come to Jesus " consultation with my doctor's office and they told me how close I was to your situation. I was looking at the pictures of my family, particularly my then six-month old daughter, and my life began to flash before my eyes and the thoughts of their future without me. I begged God for a second chance. I got it and never looked back. That was four years ago and I have not touched alcohol since. Just the thought of drinking makes shutter! I do have dreams from time to time where I fall off the wagon. They feel so terrifyingly real,and yet, I breathe a sigh of relief when I wake up and realize it was just a bad dream. God bless you, brother!

This is scary sobering, as someone who struggles as well. Ive been watching Eric Berg for years and started doing what he said to do with Keto and aminoacids and the likes and ive been able to turn things around. Pray you come out of this free and clear and healthy!

I've been a heavy drinker for way too long and have been thinking about quitting for years. When I was younger, I never felt my insides. Now, after a heavy night of drinking I can feel my kidneys, liver and pancreas all hurting and inflamed. I woke up today saying it already to myself, but watching this video just helped me decide that today is the day to try at least to quit - here goes! Best of luck to you and thanks for the video

My brother Danny was a meth addict…. He unfortunately lost his life to his addiction….. however he donated his heart and liver. Both men are still alive today! Don’t give up ❤❤

14months sober lovin every minute of it

Thank you for sharing your difficult journey. I celebrated 3 years of no alcohol consumption on 1/17/23. I fear in time I would have had a similar experience, had I not stopped drinking.

I wish you the best and thank you for shedding a light . You are a brave man for coming forward as it is helping a lot of people watching your channel.. I thank you sincerely. Peace.

Hello: I am a nafl cirrhosis person. 74 next month. Stage 4 decompensated. Diagnosed 3-23, but had symptoms since 21, though ni Doc's put it together. It is a lonely disease! Thanks for a place to listen and share! 😊 Too old for transplant consideration, and my doc's are sort of ho-hum!! We keep on keeping on. ❤

End stage liver failure comes on so fast it’s frightening. I was seeing my gastro doctor once a month. I had cirrhosis but was told there are plenty of people who live perfectly normal lives with cirrhosis. He would do blood tests every month and about three days later his office would call saying my blood work was at least stable and they’d see me in a few weeks. All until one month not that far from my first month I got the call while at work and it was him. He gave me the number of a hepatalogist and said “I know you’re probably at work. Tell them you’ve got to leave. I’ve already made your appointment. You going now could be the difference of if you live or die”. That was one of quite a few scary sentences I’d hear over the next 10 months to a year.

Thank you so very much for sharing this. I too am alcoholic, now 33 years sober. Around 2 years ago I was diagnosed with chirosis and hepatitis due to Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. I have struggled to loose weight, and it may be the end soon for me. Take care.

I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis, but the non-alcoholic type (NASH) I want to thank you for sharing your story and addressing issues that no Dr can/will tell us about. I am considering starting to do videos also as there doesn't seem to be any videos for the type of cirrhosis I have. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Hey man i have talked to a couple of people who have recovered from end stage. They go into eating organic fruits and veggies while also taking serrapeptase which is an enzyme that eats away scars in the body. We do not produce this enzyme but it does not harm us either so. Give it a shot.

I know I have a problem and have been struggling with cutting back for a couple years now. I'm more days off it than on now and starting to make some actual progress. I really appreciate your openness and hope you know how helpful this sort of content is.

Thanks for sharing. Don’t give up!

I was in the same situation as u stayed in the hospital 5 days got out went back days later and they gave me 2 months tops said nothing else could be done. I set up with hospice and set my funeral how I wanted it.and it got to the point I couldn't do anything but lay on a bed in my living room. And on top of that had rocky mountain spotted tick fever. And people that new me saw it wasn't going to be long. And it wasn't I passed and the lord had more plans for me. I came back too my wife said. And I stood up couldn't understand how its been nearly 2 years now. My males score was at nearly 40 now I am just recently down to a 13 .don't give up it tough I put my life in the lord's hands and he has made me a better person. I will have u in my prayers

I don’t drink at all and I got end stage liver disease. Overnight I became a severe diabetic and within a year I had end stage. They say it’s from diabetes and high blood pressure. My dad died of the same thing. They say I have cryptogentic end stage. It’s really all too much for me. People don’t see me as sick and have the same expectations for me. It’s exhausting. I’m glad to find this video or any video from an actual patient. People need information. Also, I get treated like shit at the hospital because they assume I did this to myself. I had a male nurse ask me how long I’ve been sober and I said all my life. People don’t have to pay a price for having this. It doesn’t matter how you get it, people should just be treated humanely. It’s an any persons disease. I used to power walk 5 miles a day, very athletic. The worst thing is knowing that you have to “go” meanwhile your loved ones stay behind. I don’t want to leave my kids or family. I’m heartbroken. People don’t question the big belly because I just look very pregnant, but I’m not and acites looks like pregnant belly. My family is in denial.

Thanks for these videos and God bless you all! I have some fatty liver issues from being unemployed and drinking way too much beer for the past 3 months. I hope the best for everyone on here!!

I just came across your video, and am so proud of you for making it , so there’s can be more aware of alcohol. I used alcohol after my divorce with my husband for 20 yrs as well . I ended up dating a guy who was a drinker, it was a party everyday . I had become what you’d call a functional alcoholic. Before you know it my blood work says 85%of my liver was swollen . At first I didn’t understand why my eyes were yellow , I kept using visine which stop working . I was still drinking until 1 day I had the most excruciating pain as if my pancreas or stomach lining was on fire. They gave me morphine injection , kept me for 2 days detox . I followed up with my doctor, he asked me if I want to stop drinking ? My answer was yes , I couldn’t bare that pain again. He prescribed me Naltrexone 50 mg, that saved my life. . I could no longer taste or enjoy the alcohol, it block that part of the brain . I had lots of kale and berries almond milk and berries shakes too, different diet . 6 yrs later now , am 50 yrs old at my best shape. Am at the gym 5 days a week , looking younger ,and feeling amazing , my liver is fine . There’s still hope my brother , again thank you for sharing with us 🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾

Thank you for opening our eyes with ur story sir. May God continue to bless you either many years. 🙏🏾

I'm 5 days sober, body begins to regenerate

Came across your video accidentally and it hit home. This past 15 months or so I have struggled more than at any point in my life. A year ago my relationship ended and several other things happened at once. I fell into a deep depression and absolutely nothing mattered anymore. I had always drank socially but I started drinking vodka neat from the bottle. I would start around 7.30 am whilst getting ready for work. I would drink on the way to work 😩 and often arrived half drunk (I had only started a new job too). Throughout the day I would pour vodka into a coke can and sip it. I'd drive home and drink until I passed out, then repeat. I didn't want to be alive and never considered the consequences of any of my actions. All I wanted was to block out the pain. If I woke up at 3am I'd have more to drink and go back to sleep. In short I was practically never sober for weeks on end and was eating only every few days. I wanted so badly to commit suicide and made attempts but was too cowardly to see it through properly. Eventually I started having pains in my liver area, went to hospital and was diagnosed with alcoholic gastritis. I was advised to stop drinking or at least cut away down and only drink a small amount once I had eaten. I was given some meds to help with the shakes. I didn't take the advice, needed to drink so carried on with beer and wine and became worse. I was never fully aware of just how incredibly toxic alcohol is on the body until it ended up really affecting my health. I experienced symptoms and changes in my body that I never realised drinking could cause. My liver is now damaged and I feel quite ill most of the time I have cut way back and should not be drinking at all but still need to have a few beers a week even though I know its poisoning me which is crazy. I feel so lonely and depressed and go from day to day just trying to keep my head above water. Life's tough and alcohol is such a terrible drug. Thank you for your video and your honesty and I wish you nothing but the very best for the future 🤞

I will pray for you! Just lost my husband on Saturday 10/1/23 to this disease along with cancer in the liver. ❤🙏

I'm going through this now, on meds now before I'll know if transplant will work. I also was not expected to make it this long. Thank you for your video .

You look and sound pretty good! I hope you feel better and wish you the best in the long term

I will remember you in my prayers. May God heal you.

Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. One step at a time in the right direction you will eventually reach your goal or get closer to it. If you are continuing to progress in the right direction you are being successful. Stay the right path…. We take a lot of things for granted here in the West. Eastern philosophy Taoism practices the inner smile and giving thanks to our vital internal organs for letting us be alive. We don’t show gratitude for things like this. My former boss had a kidney transplant and later died of kidney failure. So look at your stomach and realize those organs are filtering your blood so you can live another day.

This month marks 2 yrs since losing my sister in law (39) to complete organ failure and cirrhosis of the liver. Also lost a family friend almost 2 months ago from the exact same thing. Its a rough road. I pray you find peace and redemption along your path. 🙏🙏🙏

Sober since 07-07-2008 after 10 years of living in a binge drinking drunk. A gallon of booze a day plus god only knows how many beers a day. I destroyed my life and everyones life around me. I lost everything materially and spiritually. AA and a lot of work has saved me one day at a time. Sometimes one minute at a time. There is help there is hope.

Good luck to you, I also have hepatitis B & C (I was cured of C), including cirrhosis. I believe I contracted hepatitis from blood transfusions in Vietnam after being wounded severely. I also drank way too much, still drink but small amounts. So far, even though I am 73 I am hanging in there for now. Hope there will be treatment/transplants options for you. Peter

Thanks for sharing your story I’m 61 days sober having a liver biopsy done soon just scared been drinking 25 + years.kids please don’t drink your life away

By the Grace of God I'm Clean and sober for 12 years Never been to a AA and Never looked back !!!

I wish you the best. I know certain diets can help repair what is left and strengthen the liver. Everyone is different once again.

I went throw the same thing I was put in itu for 7 weeks with decompensated liver disease and was sent home on a end of life palative care I now going see my consultant every six mounth I haven't drank alcohol for 2 years but one day I will need a transplant for the grace of god I am still here

Glad you are sharing your story. First video that I've watched -- just found your channel, and I am hooked. I hope you tell us alot about your life and what led up to that point.

Thank you for your honesty. Best wishes for your recovery.

You don't have to be an alcoholic the rest of your life. I was an alcoholic for Most of my life i've had alcoholic hepatitis two times But jesus set me free I'm not talking about Just being sober I'm talking about Totally free I can't even remember the last time I drank There is a very big difference between will tomorrow be the day? Tomorrow be the day that I fall off the wagon and being a brand new creation. God-bless you.

Bless you for telling your story. What a time to have have this happen than in the middle of a COVID pandemic. I can’t imagine what you must have gone through. I hope you are doing better and taking care of yourself now. I lost two stepbrothers from alcoholism. It was simply heartbreaking on the family. Please do your best at self care ❤️

Your honesty is overwhelming and so refreshing. I can't wait to hear more about your journey. Good luck and God Bless you.

When I sobered up the biggest reason was my liver was enlarged and I was sick all the time so I wanted to see if I felt better. Fortunately I was right on time as ever since then I have been just fine. I have a good friend who created a toxic environment in her abdomen by abusing Tylenol and it killed her liver she was down to a few percent when a transplant became available that was a perfect match.

Came across your video by chance. Wow, I sincerely hope you get some good news. Sending best wishes my man.

A vivid reality check for all you budding alcoholics. Hope your life is better now ❤

Hope you are doing well my dude. Keep playing guitar and live a happy clean life!

You're alive....and that's a start!

Glad you woke up in time.

Hey Nick I’m going back to watch all your videos ! I’m glad you have a fb support group ❤

You are a brave and honest soul. I will be praying for you at church for a full recovery. I have had a slew of testing done and waiting to see my gastro on Jan 5 for his interpretation. Best of luck.

I hope you get better !

I’m just seeing this video. And it’s a very sobering one to watch. My wife of 20 years is a functioning alcoholic and drinks heavily everyday whiteclaw spiked seltzer drinks and vodka. She has a history of alcoholism in her family and so do I. I’m actually sober due to her abuse to be honest. She hasn’t been to a Dr in many years and has symptoms of something going on that she refuses to see what it is. The biggest let down is she’s requested a divorce now. While we’ve had some hard conversations about her drinking she’s not ready to seek help. She’s not very motivated to do anything at home she is pretty much competent at work. But I’m sure it’s not that great. I hope things work out for you I’ll pray. I’m going to watch the rest of your videos. Be well.

Thank you for sharing your story and so much information. I just joined your support group on Facebook.

Buried my son three weeks ago. His last. three months were horrible and heartbreaking to see him suffer. If you are still drinking, get help! You can do it. Liver disease is a horrible death.

This video is one of the most impactful videos I have ever watched. I was told I have a fatty liver but i have not had any further testing to see if there is any damage. I will now ask my doctor for further testing as I still don't feel 100%. Thank you.

My husband died suddenly five years ago. On autopsy, an aneurysm was discovered, which had burst, causing death by internal bleeding (painless). The ME told me my husband was likely born with the aneurysm, and it was a blessing that he didn't know it was there, as it was inoperable. On his Death Certificate, there was a second diagnosis listed, and that was cirrhosis of the liver. It estimated that he would've died in 2 months from the cirrhosis, had the unrelated aneurysm not killed him first. I was shocked! He had no symptoms whatsoever of liver problems, let alone cirrhosis advanced enough that he had 2 months to live on the day he died. Sounds weird, I know. The liver is an amazing organ, a powerhouse that can be so damaged, but there're not always symptoms.

I went in hospital at 45 years old, thank the Lord, because I was a mess, and my soul had been eroded. It's a horrible drug, and it does affect the people around you. My life was incredibly stressful, mainly trying to please everyone else, and failing at the most basic things. Again, a near death experience was quite handy to re-evaluate what was important to me. It was very serious. I quit drinking two days before I went into hospital, and I've never either touched any, or wanted any since. My family and my life after two and a bit years is the best it's ever been. According to the internet, I should either be dead already, according to other people, I can live until I'm 106. I'd recommend people go to their check ups, stop drinking, stop smoking tobacco, don't become a walrus, and don't sit and worry about when your next event is going to happen. Enjoy life, and you'll enjoy it much better without this idiotic legalised product, dressed up in fancy colours and names, which ruins millions of lives the World over. Much love to this guy by the way, I like your video!

I'm sorry for those who are addicted to alcohol. I've seen so many people decline from it. I am glad I don't like the Devil's water.

You won’t always be an alcoholic. We should empower former alcoholics with hope of beating the disease. It might be something we have to fight for everyday, but everyday we win we are further from our alcoholic selves. If I’ve stopped letting alcohol control my life, I deserve to shed that insidious label

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the way to treat addictions. I stopped drinking alcohol after nearly 20 years as it became a dopamine release agent.

Thanks for your story. Hope you're doing well today. Wish you all the best

I have fatty liver, was on the way to cirrhosis after falling off the wagon during the lockdowns and the pandemic. I drank myself to a stupor pretty much everyday for the last few years, I am on my way to almost a year now from not drinking. I am not going back, it is a poison that is socially acceptable.

Thank you for sharing. 🙏

Thank You🙏🏻May GOD be with you.

Good luck with your recovery

My husband took 2 years to die, bouts of encephalopathy & stomach drains in hospital, weighed 6 stone at the end. Absolutely horrible.

My Mother has Cirrhosis and liver failure She had to take a strong laxative to get rid of Toxins. She had Horrible Fluid Retention. And they told my father and myself they didn't think She was going to make it her first visit to the ER She had so much fluid it was Around her Heart Which is Congestive Heart Failure. I watched her go through the Withdrawal Which is pretty much DTs Without the Ts cause they give Ativan to keep the Tremors at Bay. But She had horrible Delirium. Her Eyes Were Big and Wide and She looked Scared to Death. When She came home She Would Start acting off and We could tell She had Encephalopathy. Took her to ER She Also had Pneumonia. She also had a rare lung disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. She was Sober for 2 and a half Years She Fought so hard and took full responsibility for her condition. She was going to get a liver Transplant. But She Died Suddenly and only 63 Years old that was 10 and a half Years Ago. I Miss Her So Much every day and Will till my last Breath God Bless You Sir I hope Your getting Well. You look Well.

Maybe this will be too strange to hear but my 70 year old alcoholic aunt tried to wind the grandfather clock and it fell on top of her!! She managed to crawl out from under it and call for help. My father went over and stood the thing up. The experience did not stop her from drinking…but guess where she finally died?! In front of the grandfather clock!!! I kid you not!!! A message from God that she did not heed because she had gone to a 2 week inpatient detox that did not last.

Hi! Your teeth look really good and that's so important in maintaining good health. Treat your teeth good and they'll treat you good...I've been a caregiver for a long time and most people with Cirhossis have terrible problems with their teeth also FYI.

Lost my nephew at 37 due to alcohol. Admitted to hospital with organ failure died within 15 hours.

Lost my sister to non-alcohol related cirrhosis 1/8/22...wouldn't wish her back under the current conditions America's experiencing now...& of course she'd already let me know she was ready to leave this earth to begin with well before then. Hope you are holding up.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

God bless you ❤

Great story.I mean horrible but interesting.We’re with you brother .Maybe time for me to slow down.I drink a ton of beer.That’s my thing.This helps me looking to bring it down a lot.Looks like your a fellow motorcycle dude.

Been there brother. You can win.

Prayers🙏

Prayer sent

Thank you for doing this video.

People have no idea how common this is. I will be ten years abstinent this month. Many continue on to drink themselves to death. The medical community sees this every day.

Im 42 .. found out i have chirrosis a year ago.No booze since the hospital visit.🤔 Like flying on a unpiloted plane with no destination... 2 little kids.. awesome wife.. hope im a case that sticks around a while. ALONG with anyone else thats in this pinch.🤙

Positive waves.

Good health to you

My brother I pray that Jesus Christ will be with you and your angels surrounding you protecting guarding you shielding you from any further damage to your liver and I just pray Jesus Christ will heal you totally give you a second chance in life. Keep your eyes on Jesus Christ and accepting him as your lord and savior of your life and and repenting of all your sins if you don't know him as your lord and savior. Jesus died on the cross for our sicknesses and sins. Jesus shed his precious blood for us so that we may be healed and delivered and most of all to be in heaven with him and the father for the rest of our lives. There is power in his blood. I pray May the blood of Jesus Christ be upon you and heal everything that's going wrong and your physical body. God bless you and keep your eyes Upon Jesus and he will comfort you.

Thank you for the video! ❤️

My husband has end stage cirrhosis,he refused treatment now in hospice at home ,still drinking now waiting

go check out the use of infrared light to help your liver recover, it'll be very helpful for you to boost blood flow, improve ATP production and reduce inflammation, without side effects.

A buddy of mine would sip Vodka all day @ work (blue collar trade) 7 years later @41 years old, it all turned. Kidney & liver failure, 2 weeks later, dead. He looked normal, you never know...

I lost both of my parents to alcoholic cirrhosis. My mom made it 8 years after dx’d and truly suffered. It was horrible! She became septic from the ascites and passed in 2011. Last year, my Dad was dx’d and in 3 weeks was gone. Mom was 51 and Dad was 63.

When you think back to that time did you have any symptoms that that you recognize now as a warning sign.

My husband and I grew up in homes where alcohol was abused so we decided, when we married, to never bring alcohol into our home. It was also a choice due to us both being Christians His dad died, aged 55, from a ruptured ulcer in his oesophagus caused by alcohol. So he bled to death. We are married 37 years and my husband has already lived 10 years longer than his dad. I want to just throw it out there that I am on an online support group for people addicted to various things. If anyone is really battling with alcohol you may want to try hypnotherapy. There are lots of apps and it is just a suggestion. I see lots of people having great success with changing sub-concious thoughts and giving up alcohol. I was always a bit wary of this but after biting my nails for 50 years, it cured me in 1 day and I went for behaviorial therapy and all kinds of things to stop. Just an idea but if you're desperate then anything is worth a try. Wonderful video and may God bless you and keep you safe.

I got sober 4 years ago this month at 62 years old after 40 years of drinking alcoholically. Fatty liver, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ER visits, benzos and suicidal ideations all presented in the last 4-5 years of my active alcoholism. I had told my wife and children I didn't care if I lived or died. My wife and a friend finally took me to a detox facility. When I was discharged, I decided to try AA. Best decision I ever made. Good to luck to all who still suffer. There was a solution, at least for this degenerate alcoholic. I simply had to be open minded.

look into ur diet....cut out sugar (alcohol is full of it)and processed foods ....low carb lots of animal protein....stay strong and good luck