Re: Question regarding Alcohol

[Guest guest]

The thing is Brett, she did almost die about 10 years ago. She had ulcers so

bad in her stomach that it ate thru her stomach, part of her pancreas and ate

away the flap in her stomach that keeps the food in. My dad carried her to the

ER and they said if he had brought her in just a couple hours later, she'd be

dead. They said her stomach acids were on the verge of poisoning her system.

You would think that would make her serious about this. Maybe because all this

info is coming from me and not her doctor, she is not taking it as serious as

she should. Who knows...

We are still waiting for her upper GI results from her test on Monday.

Thanks for the shoulder.

Lanie

Re: Question regarding Alcohol

Hi Lanie

There will come a time...almost like a " window of opportunity " when

she gets really sick(and she will) that she will make the

decision about living or dying ...she may well be like me and need

to have " it " all on the line before she responds...acting like you

don't care if you die is no where near

as frighting as having it really about to happen. Some people need

this happen before they can progress. Some call it hitting rock

bottom!!! but its more like being hit by a freight train because

your standing to close to the edge of the platform..you Know its

dangerous but your still surprised when it happens.

Great description ..really sucky attitude...sums it up perfectly.

You don't need the stress or distress that goes with it..look after

yourself

Brett

> > Hello all,

> > As I shared before, my mom has been quite ill for a few years

and

> was diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis. She vomits almost on a

> daily basis and is sick most of the time. I told her about not

> drinking and trying to quit smoking. I think she shrugs it off

as

> not that big a deal.

> > Well, I just found out that she just had dad go and buy

another

> big bottle of wine. She is a nightly wine drinker. What in the

> world do I have to say to make her stop??? I know a majority of

the

> comebacks are going to be you cannot help someone who won't help

> themselves and you are right. I just cannot give up on her

though.

> Is there any reading out there that says if you DON " T stop

drinking

> you will die??? I need a copy.

> > I would appreciate any input!

> > Thanks,

> > Lanie

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

The thing is Brett, she did almost die about 10 years ago. She had ulcers so

bad in her stomach that it ate thru her stomach, part of her pancreas and ate

away the flap in her stomach that keeps the food in. My dad carried her to the

ER and they said if he had brought her in just a couple hours later, she'd be

dead. They said her stomach acids were on the verge of poisoning her system.

You would think that would make her serious about this. Maybe because all this

info is coming from me and not her doctor, she is not taking it as serious as

she should. Who knows...

We are still waiting for her upper GI results from her test on Monday.

Thanks for the shoulder.

Lanie

Re: Question regarding Alcohol

Hi Lanie

There will come a time...almost like a " window of opportunity " when

she gets really sick(and she will) that she will make the

decision about living or dying ...she may well be like me and need

to have " it " all on the line before she responds...acting like you

don't care if you die is no where near

as frighting as having it really about to happen. Some people need

this happen before they can progress. Some call it hitting rock

bottom!!! but its more like being hit by a freight train because

your standing to close to the edge of the platform..you Know its

dangerous but your still surprised when it happens.

Great description ..really sucky attitude...sums it up perfectly.

You don't need the stress or distress that goes with it..look after

yourself

Brett

> > Hello all,

> > As I shared before, my mom has been quite ill for a few years

and

> was diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis. She vomits almost on a

> daily basis and is sick most of the time. I told her about not

> drinking and trying to quit smoking. I think she shrugs it off

as

> not that big a deal.

> > Well, I just found out that she just had dad go and buy

another

> big bottle of wine. She is a nightly wine drinker. What in the

> world do I have to say to make her stop??? I know a majority of

the

> comebacks are going to be you cannot help someone who won't help

> themselves and you are right. I just cannot give up on her

though.

> Is there any reading out there that says if you DON " T stop

drinking

> you will die??? I need a copy.

> > I would appreciate any input!

> > Thanks,

> > Lanie

> >

> >

> >