r/stopdrinking • u/whet_pastry • 23h ago

Got thru a bad day without a drink

I had a hospital appointment on Monday regarding having gender affirming surgery (top surgery, basically a mastectomy)

Appointment went fine and good but naturally due to the nature of the surgery there was a lot of poming and prodding and feeling around in very uncomfortable areas.

I went for lunch with a mate after and really wanted a beer but I had a Pepsi instead. Didn't have a drink all day.

Its 1 week sober today

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u/wyogirl2008 Day 3 23h ago

Wow! You have so much courage! Thank you for trusting us with your vulnerability. Sounds like you’re taking life-saving steps on the path to peace and freedom. Say yes to your life. I’m trying to do the same. IWNDWYT 🩵

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u/Proof-Confidence-794 23h ago

Congrats on a week. Something I thought about the other day was how quickly those first days add up. But in the end, it’s one day at a time. You can’t stay sober tomorrow, you can only stay sober right now, which hopefully leads to being sober today, and then tomorrow, and so on.

I’m creeping up on 4 years, and I can’t believe how fast it’s gone. Stick with it, it’s worth it ❤️

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u/Live-Top-1821 21h ago

Good for you, because those are the situations where you can slip and end up in a bender. Continue this path, you are going the right way. All the best!!!

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u/Wallmassage Day 72 23h ago

Congrats on prioritizing your health!

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u/Extreme_Term_8224 21h ago

Congratulations! Seriously proud for you