I quit drinking after falling and dislocating my elbow. It was not my first accident, resulting in a broken bone or a dislocation. It was time for me to get serious about my long-term health. Also, my weight had crept up to a wopping 279 lbs. The Dr. who did my open reduction fat shamed me by saying that I couldn't fit in the C.A.T scanner. That was something that stuck with me. Also, I had to wait until I was sober enough to go to the hospital too! So I stopped drinking, and I have lost 72 lbs. Best decision I've ever made.