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I am getting heart surgery in a week and I'm starting blood thinners tomorrow to prepare for the surgery. I'll be on those for at least 3 months following the surgery. My last beer was one of my old favorites - Bell's Two Hearted. I had already cut out all caffeine over a month ago, and I just had to have one last beer. I'm getting surgery for a generic atrial fibrillation (a-fib) issue that has only stared hitting me about 3 months ago, but has been getting progressively worse by the day. I'm super looking forward to the surgery that will be cauterizing veins going from my lungs into my left atrium to stop the random feeling of fainting when my heart rate suddenly goes to 170+ bpm while sitting idle. My dad has the same issue, but he doesn't feel it. His mom and several of her nephews died of heart issues around my age.

Have any of you had a "last beer" experience?
I am getting heart surgery in a week and I'm starting blood thinners tomorrow to prepare for the surgery. I'll be on those for at least 3 months following the surgery. My last beer was one of my old favorites - Bell's Two Hearted. I had already cut out all caffeine over a month ago, and I just had to have one last beer. I'm getting surgery for a generic atrial fibrillation (a-fib) issue that has only stared hitting me about 3 months ago, but has been getting progressively worse by the day. I'm super looking forward to the surgery that will be cauterizing veins going from my lungs into my left atrium to stop the random feeling of fainting when my heart rate suddenly goes to 170+ bpm while sitting idle. My dad has the same issue, but he doesn't feel it. His mom and several of her nephews died of heart issues around my age. Have any of you had a "last beer" experience?

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[–] cryptex 4 points (+4|-0)

I haven't had a drink or drug in over 2 years.

Life is so much better.

Good luck with the surgery.
[–] E-werd 3 points (+3|-0)

That is actually the only IPA I've ever cared for. It's not my favorite beer by a long shot, but it's tolerable for me as far as IPAs go.

Hope everything goes well.

I played my last hockey game, that was sad. It's not like I was pro, it was just a men's league sort of thing. I knew it was my last one, too, because it was a matter of physical fitness and wellness. I almost regret going to a desk job, the physical labor jobs before kept me in reasonable shape. I could get there again in theory, but I've dug quite a hole.
[–] Butler_crosley 3 points (+3|-0) Edited

Haven't had an official "last beer" experience but I can remember quitting weed. Went to a cabin with a couple friends for a weekend and we stayed ridiculously stoned the whole weekend. Woke up the following Monday and decided I was done with it. Haven't touched it since.

Good luck with the surgery.
[–] Justintoxicated 2 points (+2|-0)

I'll be pulling for you man, and I'll be sure to raise a glass for you because you can't
[–] TheBuddha 2 points (+2|-0)

Oh, many times. I was, for lack of a better phrase, a pretty avid alcohol drinker and I had lots of last drinks. I finally cut it out of my life and kept it that way for quite a while - until I learned to use functionally again.

Good luck with your surgery and I don't know if your type of surgery requires physical therapy afterwards, but if it does then it is good to go into that knowing it is a lot of work - or at least that is my understanding.
[–] oddjob 2 points (+2|-0)

Hope everything goes well for you. How long before you can have your next beer?
[–] pembo210 1 points (+1|-0)

I had to go under for some crohn's stuff, similar drinking rules. I had a Guiness on the beach a few days before. Good luck and let us know when you're through it.
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