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Post by rott on Feb 3, 2019 22:19:04 GMT 7
Does anyone here measure their consumption in terms of units?
Mine averages 35-40 per week, roughly 12 large Leo which to me is pretty much eff all. Compared to what I used to do anyway and compared to what I see others still doing.
I do not understand how in my annual blood tests the liver and kidney readings are safely within normal parameters considering the quantities I used to drink as a younget man.
Anyway any comments on what is a realistically reasonable weekly consumption.
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Post by oldie on Feb 4, 2019 3:51:50 GMT 7
I probably average a carton of beer a week.
Considering my shift roster I normally drink a carton in a day then go without for the next 6 days.
Not good.
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Post by 3 on Feb 4, 2019 5:26:31 GMT 7
The test you should have done though, which is the relevant one is a liver fibre test.
That might reveal a whole new story.
I won't throw stones from this glass house though.
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Post by rott on Feb 4, 2019 6:03:51 GMT 7
Yes I read somewhere that just because those blood tests are OK does not automatically mean that the liver does not have a problem. That is what it was referring to then.
I see. Right. Us hypochondriacs have more fun but I will do without the scan.
Thanks for that 3.
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Post by oldie on Feb 4, 2019 6:13:48 GMT 7
I drink tons of water if that helps.
I'm talking 5/6 litres a day.
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Post by rott on Feb 4, 2019 8:41:15 GMT 7
We are told that plenty of water does help. 5/6 litres every day is an awful lot of water.
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 4, 2019 14:46:04 GMT 7
I can never remember how many I have had thankfully.
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Post by rubl on Feb 4, 2019 15:32:52 GMT 7
One or two large bottles a month probably and lots of water, coffee and so. I had Hepatitis A when I was a youngster. That causes damage to your liver even if A seems the least worrying of the quintet A, B, C, D, E.
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 4, 2019 15:35:46 GMT 7
One or two large bottles a month probably and lots of water, coffee and so. I had Hepatitis A when I was a youngster. That causes damage to your liver even if A seems the least worrying of the quintet A, B, C, D, E. I knew it....drug taking hippie with a penchant for smackhead Philipina chicks? |
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Post by rubl on Feb 4, 2019 16:08:22 GMT 7
One or two large bottles a month probably and lots of water, coffee and so. I had Hepatitis A when I was a youngster. That causes damage to your liver even if A seems the least worrying of the quintet A, B, C, D, E. I knew it....drug taking hippie with a penchant for smackhead Philipina chicks? I only admit to secondary smoke as while at school and other concerts there was this 'je ne sais quoi' in the air. The 'smackhead' I had to look up first. Sorry to disappoint you, I only feel some loathing and a bit of pity for 'heroine hoertjes' where ever they may come from. |
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 4, 2019 17:56:25 GMT 7
I knew it....drug taking hippie with a penchant for smackhead Philipina chicks? I only admit to secondary smoke as while at school and other concerts there was this 'je ne sais quoi' in the air. The 'smackhead' I had to look up first. Sorry to disappoint you, I only feel some loathing and a bit of pity for 'heroine hoertjes' where ever they may come from. The Sunday concerts by the Bangkok orchestra have been cancelled until further notice...an utter travesty in my opinion. One of the true joys in Bangkok's winter. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Feb 4, 2019 21:13:21 GMT 7
Does anyone here measure their consumption in terms of units? Mine averages 35-40 per week, roughly 12 large Leo which to me is pretty much eff all. Compared to what I used to do anyway and compared to what I see others still doing. I do not understand how in my annual blood tests the liver and kidney readings are safely within normal parameters considering the quantities I used to drink as a younget man. Anyway any comments on what is a realistically reasonable weekly consumption.If your drinking affects your family life or work, you are drinking too much. I dont know what these "units" mean and who dreamed them up, I pay no notice. 12 large Leos a week is as you say, eff all, thats 2 bottles a day six days a week, with a day off to observe the sabbath. These days I dont go for quantity I go for quality, if Chang, Red Horse, Cheers etc were the only beers available I would go teetotal, its the thumping changovers the next morning that kill me. |
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Post by rott on Feb 7, 2019 13:17:38 GMT 7
I realise I am the only one interested but still, 10ml alcohol is one unit. A single 40%abv scotch is 25ml and so one unit. Half a normal bottle of scotch (more than enough for most?) contains 14 units.
3 large 5%abv Leo (more or less 2 litres) a touch under 10 units. 5 would be just over 15.
Just thought I would mention it.
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Post by oldie on Feb 7, 2019 14:46:56 GMT 7
In 7 1/2 hours I commence my three weekly 5 days off, and expect my alcohol consumption to increase accordingly.
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Post by rott on Feb 7, 2019 16:47:31 GMT 7
As rgs said it is not the drink it is the hangovers.
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