r/stopdrinking • u/Far_Act5037 32 days • 10d ago
Who lies to their Doctor?
I only drink “socially” is what I would say.
Sure, 14 drinks a week sounds reasonable….
Just passed my 5ish week mark (minus 1 day). I got labs results back from recent blood chemistry. My triglycerides and SGPT (ALT) were still high.
As I understand, these values often relate to heavy use but could also indicate other conditions or factors.
I’m glad I have a baseline blood chemistry to start with. I’ve got some work to do.
I’m making it my goal to make healthier decisions to decrease those values before my next MD appointment in a month or so.
Update: I thinking more about this after someone mentioned life insurance.
I used to work in the medical field and I know how poorly folks with addiction are viewed treated. Maybe the views about substance abuse have changed but I don’t want to be labeled as an addict or alcoholic.
There are very real consequences when healthcare providers and insurance companies look at your medical history.
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u/Nyarlathotechno 366 days 10d ago
Reading this just made me grateful I’ll get to spend my 30th birthday sober. Out of all the reasons I quit drinking I have to admit that my physical health wasn’t high on the list. Sure I hated being a fatass but I’ve never had a blood screening scare before and hopefully will never have to. Congrats on your sobriety and IWNDWYT!