biopsy after svr

[sldb]

2 wks ago i had my gallbladder removed and a liver biopsy was taken. Recieved a call from hep this a.m., just to let me know after  almost 3 yrs svr  there is no sign of hepc in my liver tissue, iron stain is neg, and this specimen was stage3, previous biopsy was stage 4 prior to starting tx. in 2004. (Geno 1a stage 4 cirrhosis, tx'd 96wks.}   Just nice to know the liver does improve after svr, even with cirrhosis.  Leah......  

[GoofyDad]

Rock on SLDB!!!!

I'm a stage 4 at about the same place in SVR land - actually three years and a month or so now that I think about it. Great news - it's slow going, but this is supposed to happen. My heppo said to take the long term view - he would expect me to be healthier at 5 years post tham I was at 5 mos. I was like whoooo-hooooo!! How many 47 year olds can expect to be healthier in 5 years than they are today??

  

[Debbie223]

Congrat's on your good news... I am wondering how many people get post biopsy?

[eureka254]

So glad your gall-bladder surgery went well -- and good news on the liver to boot!
Congratulations are due all around... stone-free, virus-free, cirrhosis-free... a whole basketful of joy!  Thanks so much for posting... gives real hope to treating cirrhotics that there is something other than esld to look forward to!
Three cheers, and best wishes!
~eureka

[GSDgirl]

That would be cOngrats..........

[GSDgirl]

That is wonderful news!!  cungrats

Denise

[willing]

congratulations and good luck with your  surgery recovery. You must have a thorough  medical team:  testing bx tissue for hcv doesn't seem to happen much in a clinical setting. It would be interesting to know how they checked (staining or  pcr). And, three cheers for fibrosis reversal!

[Marcia2202]

Wonderful! I'm so happy for you.
And sorry that you had to have the operation. I hope all went well and you are recuperating well.

[justme53]

As another stage 4, that is GREAT news....SVR and liver improvement. This gives me lots of hope and encouargement........Pam

[mikesimon]

Congratulations!
Just the way we hope it will be.
Mike

[Bill1954]

Very sweet news! Thanks so much for posting; I am SVR after 96 weeks of treatment as well; this is music to my ears :o). Thanks for taking the time to post this, Leah—

Bill

[sldb]

I have a follow up appt in 2 wks , will get a copy of biopsy report then and post. Hep called b/c he knew i was anxious to see if any virus was left that wasnt detected by pcr. Ive been very concerned about occult infection due to  the way this virus almost destroyed my liver and my life. Glad to post some good news for a change. Leah...

[jmjm530]

Fantastic! If it's not too much of a bother, could you copy and then post your biopsy report. Thanks. If you don't have the actual report, just ask for a copy. Something you should keep anyway.

-- Jim

[Isobella]

Great news!  Congratulations!!! Thanks for reminding us all of the hope =)

This day just keeps getting better and better......

[nygirl7]

That certainly has to give hope to some of those who feel that it's too late to treat with advanced liver damage.  Thank you for posting - what absolutely wonderful news for you!

[skersj]

Congratulations and Thanks for sharing your happy news! It gives others hope.

[charm27]

Im so happy you received such fantastic news!

Good luck!

[HCA]

Very interesting post-another example of cirrhosis reversal post treatment.