Done, Done and Done

[FlGuy]

Yesterday took the last riba and last Pegasys and have completed the planned 46 weeks. The pillbox is empty and this morning the family asked if it was safe to come out now.
This was Tx #2.  The first was 24 weeks of PegIntron and 800 riba.  

Geno 3A, early cirrhosis. Am 56 y/o and guess that I’ve had it about 35 years but do not recall an acute phase.

Tx#2 was 1200 riba (weight-based) and Pegasys, with twists.  Pre-dosed riba for a full week before first Peg and then double-dosed Peg for the first 4 weeks.  Intention was to get to undetectable as soon as possible.  Was undetected after week 2.  So, 44 weeks of Und.  Had docs (tx doc, liverhead and hemo) on board and actually talking to each other.  Hemo doc was pre-emptive with Aranesp (procrit-like stuff) and we had a target to keep hgb between 11 and 12.  The guy did it.

Reason it was 46 was because did not want to involve insurance beyond the 48 week prescriptions.  Got my hands (actually wife got it) on a couple of extra pegs (someone turned in unused supply) and the double dosing left me at 46.

Will chill and recover for a while now.  Don’t plan on a pcr for two months, although that may change and the tx doc will write any rx that I ask.  Main goal now is to rejoin the human race and make up for these lost months.  I’m not anxious about results right now, but that may change a few weeks down the road. I hate riba! Pegasys is my friend!

[tjaloha]

HUGE CONGRATS Fl!!!   I can only imagine how you must feel.  I'll be there in another 23wks and so looking fwd to it.  All down hill.

Thanks for all your posts and words of wisdom.  

Enjoy.
Peace,
Tom

[CIRQDUSOLIEL]

Congrats!!!!   Believing the best for you..........praying you all the way through to SVRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! :)))

Until the whole world hears,
Rick

[Cindy10]

Just checking in and I read the news. Really happy for you. Welcome back to life!!!! I hope your recovery goes smooth and energy comes quick!!!

[goldyn]

Wow that was quick..i know you are relieved..clear at 2 weeks sounds like your on your way to the big SVR.......

[sfbaygirl]

Great news!!! I can't believe you are done again!  I know you have it beat with a 2 week clear and that double dosing.  I am so glad you are done, when is the swim party?  I was on aranesp too and it kept me doing really well. Now we know about the  Neulasta stuff- all bad!  My #'s are high again after the hospital. So glad you did it. You will be feeling good soon. It is a rough road as we know.  Congrats!!!!!

[spcecst2]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!