Over 4 months since EOT for me as well. Genotype 2, 12 weeks Sovaldi/Ribavirin. I got my SVR12 news on July 16. Even though I never really had any symptoms from the virus or side effects from the treatment my life is forever changed from the experience. It was a major wake up call for me in terms of my health and as weird as it may sound I feel like I am a better person for it. I don't post all that often but I do check in here every day. I will chime in when I think there is something positive can add. I am in awe of the perseverance and courage of those who have fought this battle over and over. Dave
Yes Kim, out is thrilling when someone SVRs, and it is heartbreaking when "one of our own" relapses. It seems so arbitrary who succeeds and who doesn't. Of course I know there are so many variables, but as you have said, so many of us started about the same times once Sovaldi was approved, and there were such expectations by our doctors and us. But we all knew there were no 100% promises. So we will continue to offer encouragement to those who are awaiting or undergoing Tx until all these dragons are slain, then we can use this forum as a celebration of our lives. Sandi
Sandi. I so understand and get what you are feeling. When you think about it, other then clinical trials we were the first group to ever start this miracle Tx. I'm going on 5 months since EOT, and as you have stated it has been a game changer in my life as well.
I also feel connected with everyone who started Tx together with us. We entered uncharted waters, without advice or warning as to what could, or shall we say, would be the outcome. It was so great to be able to share with others Sx such as emotional issues, expectations, fears, uncertainty, depression, rage, encouragement, physical limitations, even your hair loss.
For that, I am so grateful to be a part of this community as we have supported each other with compassion and hope.
When some of us relapsed, it felt as tho I relapsed along with them. This is why I am not going anywhere until all of our fellow friends reach SVR, and I know you feel the same way. Sadness does not even express how it felt when some of us became detected once again.
I'm so excited for the newest meds to hit the shelves. We are all on the verge of making history, as Hepatitis C will finally see its downfall. In the meantime, I sit and wait until that day.
Again, Congragulations my fellow warrior!
...Kim
September 1st, four months EOT. Can't believe it has been 4 months since then. The treatment was such an important milestone of my life. It gave me a mortality wake-up call. I am feeling fine physically, my hair is growing back, sort of a reverse perm, like my hairdresser said. The new hair is coming back wavy at the bottom of my straight damaged hair, plus I have a 1/2" fringe that has grown in too. Went to see a movie in a theater last night, the first time in a long time, and I had a hard time with anxiety, it was too over whelming and I had to close my eyes several times, so that is a little left over from Tx I think. I am still watching the forum, because I want all of my friends here to achieve SVR too. It seems incomplete without that happening, but I know it is soon for most everyone. Feeling blessed.
FANTASTIC NEWS!!! well done love Jules
Wooohooo. Congrats! I am so thrilled for you. I, of course, HOPE to be following you. Susan400
Thank you for all the good wishes—and right back at you! I hope to be seeing more good news from you all in the near future as this first graduating class of Sovaldi completes it's Tx, and gets the 12 week EOT results. I have changed my photo to a dragon slayer. Also if you go to my profile page, I have posted a scan of my LAST HCV RNA QN Test! It just makes it all the more real for me now to share it with you. Now for the 1st time in 30+ years, my liver can repair itself and be healthy. So keep on fighting fellow Slayers!
Great news ! Very happy for you!
Hey Hey, good news day! Way to go!
Hallelujah .....so happy for you!
Congratulations!!! What wonderful news!!!!!
I am 7 wks post EOT - same triple tx - and look forward to joining you soon in the ranks of SVR12.
That is such wonderful news!!
Brava! Very encouraging...you must be walking on air! Ding Dong the Dragon's Dead...So very happy for you but I hope we'll all be able to sing that song! Go live your hep c free life!!! So great!!!!
Congratulation. ..... how encouraging. ..
Well my fellow warrior, you did it! "Party Time". We can toast with some
Ensure, to keep from getting overly fatigued!!!!!! A big Congragulations for you.
Even tho you had to take the dreaded interferon, the trio worked and you are one lucky lady.
Please enjoy your new found health and freedom from the Hep C virus, as
the effort is so worth the prize. I am soooo very happy for you.
xoxo. Kim
Congratulations! Well done! I'm so pleased for your success! And no more tests!
Best --
Mark
No Hep C for you! A wonderful freeing feeling it must be I see you twirling in organza to impressionistic music in slow motion. Okay, I confess - I was just watching So You Think You Can Dance - got carried away. But I imagine it to be that way for you.
Very best wishes as you dance off into the sunlight, with or without the organza.
YAY!!!!! Woo Hoo!!! I am so happy for you! What an amazing feeling it must be! Savor it and enjoy the best news any of us could here!!
Thanks for sharing and giving hope to those of us still on the journey.
Again, woo Hoo!!!!!! :)
What an exciting day for you. Today should be a second birthday for you.. The birth of a new life without hepatitis. So wonderful to hear... You made my day so much brighter. Take good care of yourself. Mary
Congratulations!!! Could not be better news!
What a wonderful thing for you - and how inspiring for those of us who follow you! Pat
Congrats, you did it hepcfreesandi! Yay!
V.
You need a new handle!!!!! Great news. I am thrilled for you! Jo