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142841 tn?1201975052

Dragon still dead...

Just got my SVR result. I am done with this bug forever! After being infected for 40 years, and having treated 7 times since 1999, several times with INF and Riba (once with non-pegylated, once with 19 months of Ingergen,) but also a course with Bocepravir, and a course with Sovaldi, I finally beat it with 24 weeks of Harvoni and Riba.

Feelin' pretty good, especially in light of being worked up for a transplant earlier in the year. Most of my side-effects have resolved (hepatopulimary syndrome and G.A.V.E.) and I am starting to contemplate a life after hepc.

And that feels very good indeed!

Best of luck to all here, and know I'm sending you all good thoughts for good health.

Cheers,
--Paul
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Congrats, Neptune/Paul, I remember you..., Susan400
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:) Thanks, Susan!
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Congrats Paul!  Wonderful news
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142841 tn?1201975052
Thanks everybody!!
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444337 tn?1428073510
Hey, great news, Neptune! Very happy for you.
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317787 tn?1473358451
Congratulations!!! This is the nicest news to read when I first wake. Thank you so much for sharing this Wonderful news!  Dee
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Congratulations Paul.  Onward and upward!
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6708370 tn?1471490210
Congratulations! You deserve a nice rest after all that you've been through

Enjoy your new Hep C Free life!

~ Linda
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Hi dear Paul,

Happy to know that at last you have defeated the dragon. ..hats off to ur courage and  determination...  40 years and 7 treatments show that battle was not easy but ultimately u r the champ. .. congrats.. stay blessed.
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7 times?! You are a warrior
7469840 tn?1409845836
Wow! You are a supreme dragonslayer! Congratulations! So happy for you Paul!
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1815939 tn?1377991799
Paul, that is fantastic news. Congratulations!

Have a wonderful Hep C free life.   : )
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