Drinking and not drinking are personal choices. No one should flame you for your choice, especially given your medical condition.
That being said, I do choose to drink, and sometimes suffer the consequences of overindulgence. If for some reason I were no longer able to drink, that would be fine. I've had enough to last me a lifetime. I pretty much limit myself to 2-3 beers, except on Sundays when Saintfanatik and I will kill off the better part of a 12-pack watching the Saints.