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Quit drinking a month ago after 7 years of heavy drinking and i keep hearing i look like i've lost weight but i havent. why is that?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Heavy Alcohol use: Heavy alcohol use can lead one to appear bloated. The face and skin are not healthy. When you quit drinking and give your liver a chance to recover you can look many years younger and have so much more energy. Congratulations to you for making this commitment to health.

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Answered 4/1/2013

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A member asked:

Quit drinking a month ago after 7 years of heavy drinking and i keep hearing i look like i've lost weight but i havent. why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Sajid agreed

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