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320078 tn?1278344720

Just wanted to let you know!

So I know Deb-C has left our forum, but for many she is still in our prayers.  We still correspond via email.   Deb has 12 days to go.  

I for one want to wish her the best of luck during these last 12 days, My prayers are with her.  She has had a really hard battle throughout her treatment, and just wanted to let you all know that she almost there!!!!

Best of luck Deb..keep fighting the good fight!

peace and hugs!

rita
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Congratulations on your last shot!!!

I haven't been here much lately. Not sure why you left, I know months ago you were seriously struggling, mentally and physically. These drugs have had to take such a toll on you. My God, I just can't imagine 72 weeks, h*ll, I couldn't imagine 48 ! And your fun meter hung in there pretty good for so many weeks, Deb, and it will be back!
I do understand wanting to be back in the world, even in 24 weeks and post I have felt that. I truly hope you are very soon, you have so much life and laughter to offer out there.

Through most of my years (wow!) here....you have been my friend, even in agreeing to diagree a few times. I think your a great person. You made me laugh a LOT, you remained supportive. You have handled all those grueling weeks far better then most, don't ever think otherwise! You still lived, loved and laughed here on these awful drugs!

And in the spirtit of your healing up now, done....I give you the honor of winning our 'tag, your it' game :)

I pray you reach SVR, Deb, soooo  much. You have to have it girl, 72 weeks had to work. I will dance in public (I never do!) when I hear your SVR news! Right out front!

Thanks for so much Deb,....I hope you know, despite my MIA from here in getting back to 'life' out there.

Love and many healing hugs, LL

P.S.Love your definiton of Riba, lol!

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Deb asked me to post this!


Thank you . all so much once again, for your kind words. They are deeply appreciated.

After 1 year and 8 months I am done.  with a 7 month break before from last  treatment and accident on peg.  Yep I am done,   finito, basta,  kaput.  

I have  been through 4 large sharp containers, Neupogen and Procrit, transfusions, countless needles, bottles and bottle of  Gold Bond. oils and all the stuff for itch. Alcohol swabs.

I have seen  a lot on my brief looks in here about coming off ads, do it slow, let your Doctor know,  Quick withdrawel can cause a lot of damage.  I t will take longer than you think.  Careful of ambien it is very addictive, Google it and check the actual ambien website. Ricky had good advice from his Doc,  Don't take it because you think you can't sleep.  Wait till you wake up, at 230 am, then only take a half. That seems to be the witching hour! My advice is start small with any drugs.   Your choices though.

Transfusions, are not fun,  cat scans for headaches,  left over nerve damage from my accident.  So painful.   Riba is the tool of some evil monster Dr frankenstien.  Infergen needs a new  best friend.   Cause I am gone!  

Then there was head ache for a year and half.  Bone ache, fainting hemoglobins that bounce from here to there like watching a tennis game cartoon!  

Next my teeth I am sure,  sighs.. gain weight, .   Sinuses ... One for sure tooth is not so good.

I am hoping my tongue soon recovers.

I have cried over all of you,  worried about you.   Laughed with you, made some awesome friends. I can not wait to  live laugh and love again

Charm, I will not be coming  back,  but that is not why I left.  My fun meter is pegged. My perspective is the same. I am still here as you know,  doing rain dances and all my normal flights of fancy. I want to be out in the world again, you know I am always there for you, ALWAYS.

Portie, thank you, I took (past tense)  shots before bed. To sleep off the worse of it.  Always forward was my motto, still is, one of them lol. i have a couple or three!  

JD enjoy SD, a wonderful city,  One of my favs, I love old town, the Mission and zoo.  Thank you for the roses, I remember them from your profile, lovely, balboa island good stuff. Enjoy.

Trin Happy Birthday again, love you and I am with you till the end I vow that.  I am with you all.
You have new blooms again!


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276730 tn?1327962946
Hopefully Deb is in better spirits and will come back to the forum!
Tx does do a horrible thing to the perspective of our thinking while on tx!

Congrats Debski! Your a trooper! And an amazing spirit!
Glad its over!!
:}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}


Charm

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Hi Deb.  Greetings from San Diego.  The big day is finally here - no shots, no pills.  I'm so happy for you.  Now you know you can face anything.  What a wonderful world!

jd
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It's about suppertime in California and I don't remember if you USED TO TAKE your daily shots in the morning or evening.

I hope it's now done, last shot finito. No more.

Time for gaining weight and regaining your physical strength, time for living, loving and laughing without these awful meds coursing through you, day in and out.

What an exceptional accomplishment.

My sincerest congratulations.

Best regards,

Port

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412873 tn?1329174455
Today is THE day!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hard won, well fought.  Unbelievable and amazing.  I'm so happy for you, Deb.

Hoping you have a smooth return to health, life and SVR!

Isobella
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WWWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOO  DEBBERS YOU'RE DONE!

SG
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Its over and you did it your way......... CONGRATS
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Today's the day - AT LAST!!!  Wishing you SVR.

jd
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320078 tn?1278344720
YaY   Deb!!!

doing the dance for ya!
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338734 tn?1377160168
Trin, Rita, and Ricky

Thanks for the update. Reading this post makes me realize what this forum is all about and reminded me of a Bill Withers tune.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaVXfHZv50Y

I miss Deb's cheerful comments.
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Hang in there girlfriend.  Less than a week to go now, and you will be on the mend.  It takes time, and the waiting and worrying are so hard, but you have faith and if SVR is awarded based on merit then you are a shoe in.  I know it has been sheer hell for you, how wonderful that you will wake up Sunday morning to no shots, no pills, just a beautiful day to grow your garden, play with your little Gracie, and enjoy your virus-free future.

I think of you often, and always wish the best for you.  Around here roses are really just expensive annuals, but I have one beautiful climbing iceberg rose that smothers my front porch and it is just about to bloom in your honor.  The blooms smell like warm honey, the fragrance drifts in the windows and the house is wreathed in sweet perfume.  Summer is here - time to get healthy and happy.

Always wishing you the best.\,
jd
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206807 tn?1331936184
From Deb-C
Thank you again, I feel so honored and blessed.  It is a warm thread, and eases my spirit so much.    



We leave this afternoon to see kids. Me being me, I got confused; hubby was off Friday so all weekend I was a day behind.



Some of the roses are starting to bloom, Trin’s is, and when they do I will take pictures. They are still babies!  But everyday I check on them!  Little sticks now, but I like that also, it shows growth through courage. Did I tell you my trinity baby, your is called aroma therapy? I had to laugh!



Jacob, WOW!  What a wonderful name and I know Hannah is a beautiful child, I have been thinking of you so much lately,   I am positive leaving the forum was the best thing for me to do. All though I miss so many people, good people and friends..   Sometimes you know you have to do what’s right for your soul, ya know? Don’t get lost ok? Email me a picture of Hannah, She is my prayer baby!



Ricky, you are a good man, honest, not verbose and full of straight forward old fashioned common sense!  Always we are friends; your emails crack me up!  



CA, wow my brother in all, especially in Christ, you have helped me through so much,  I wish you would read your emails though!   Love and hugs!  



Charmolina, you know how much you mean to me, from day one, I have no words, but I am keeping the stop sign handy!  



HQ to SQ, that still makes me giggle,   I think about you often,   and we did get through it! Proud of you, it is easy to freak out!  We all do. I want to come for dinner still!  It would be so fun to cook with you!



Isabella, you and Marcia both, I love your purple dragon! Your almost there, I wish you also easy last few weeks.  SVR!



Bug, Just hubby was active, though I felt I was as well, and yep I am Catholic.  Devout it is so good to have faith during these times!  We do have so much in common.  Elaine can give you my email; I remember you posted once going to Italy for sports program!  



Elaine, dear friend,   you have been a good friend; I have some stuff to send you. Like Charm what is there to say? You and Nick always will have a piece of my heart!



Port I have so much respect for you, your honesty and calmness inspire me!  You’re an awesome woman, I pray for SVR for us all. You speak your mind with out offending.  Or wishing anyone ill.



My Epi, ok lets hope the riba rock ends soon! The 2 am please don’t let the seat be down in the potty!  We had fun with that.



Trish, warriors we are, always,   you got there so will the rest of us! Thank you for your kind words!  



Geter that mountain top is mine! Thanks!



Andiamo, thank you so much for your kind words, I am happy to know again your kindness.



JD, thank you, you are strong woman, been through so much yourself.  



Rita, CA is right.  Your so kind so thoughtful, a heart of gold!  Il voglio bene! You know you have a place in my heart prayers always.



Eureka thanks for your kind words.



Ok I hope I got everyone, If I didn’t I apologize;   Just know your all in my heart, my prayers.



Remember the ones who have fallen to defend us all, Memorial Day is a sad day, but also one of hope. That there are men and women of courage, who lay down their lives, so we can agree or disagree!    



Saturday night is my last night, am I happy? Yep.  Scared oh yeah! My nurse told me the other day that finishing tx, can be almost a grieving process, not that anyone wants to endure that mess, but for that time your liver rests.   Then the waiting fear sets in,   for can do, Ca   me, lots of us.  Eric and Bill I think understand.  



Ok I am shutting up now! Really!  



Thank you again, xoxoxo



Deb



"Once abolish the God, and the government becomes the God." - Christendom in Dublin, 1933



  

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"For those of you who have svred, remember to space out your posts, who can read all that tiny writing!  That lasts for paragraphs. Not me! "

~~Wise words indeed.  I was wondering where that post originated.  Thanks for reminding everyone.  I can't read anything without spaces....tx blindness.
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276730 tn?1327962946
What a nice and warm thread this is.....I am very touched by it.................
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I'm so thrilled that you're getting the good wishes of so many good people. The garden sounds wonderful!

Daughter in the AF, or is she married into it? My husband and I were both USAF, both Catholic, common thread between you and I, right?

Getting ready for Mass this morning, thanks for the prayers after my surgery.
God bless you for all the goodf you've done, all the trials you've endured.

Hugs,
Bug
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Deb,

You made all the right choices in what you needed these last few months of treatment.  Backing off medhelp is the same decision if I would have been in your shoes.  I am not treating and have remained off with the exception of checking in every couple of months.  Medhelp can be a warm and gentle support and sometimes not.   You were one of the kindest here.  Your rose garden, is so you.  Best to your son in Monday's race and the best to you as you finish your last lap these next ten days.

You are strong woman and know from where to draw that strength.  

I can do All things through Him which strengthens me.
Philippians 4: 13
  
The strength to resist the night
The strength to endure the day
The strength to keep righteous paths in sight
The strength to take them without delay

The strength to find a purpose in life
The strength to find the truths it brings
The strength to kick away from strife
The strength to stabalize the rock it clings

The strength to light a friend’s day up
The strength to resist wrathful foes
The strength to fill a stranger’s dry cup
The strength to shun sin when it opposed

The strength to feel a injured man’s pain
The strength to hold a reject’s hand
The strength to act against any gain
The strength to love without demand

The strength to understand that our King
Has blessed us with more than we can contain
Therefore regardless what time may bring
The strength will continue to reign
(by Anders Lim )

Our daughter came - Hannah Leora.   There were difficulties - nothing extremely good comes easy rings loudly throughout the events of the last couple of weeks.  I wanted to email you, but wanted to wait until we were in the clear, that we endured and we have.

God Bless,

Jacob
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Congratulations on making it this far.....not many have had to fight as hard to get to the finish.......9 days left-that's gotta feel good.  

I hope you have a smooth (and quick) return to health.

SVR wishes,

Isobella
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This thread is a validation of all the wonderful bonds that have grown here on the forum.

We have reached out in cyberspace and found a place to feel connected and understood.

I realize it even more post-tx than during tx.

Thank you, Deb, for being so kind to me and making me feel special.

And three more daily infergen injections are done, so the countdown is nine days. Hope I got that right but one way or another, it's getting into one week territory!!!
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559277 tn?1330618739
Deb,

So many blessings and so much love to you. I made a doc appointment the other day and there was your last day of tx, programmed into my calendar. It made me smile when I realized it was almost over for you. I'll never forget what a nervous wreck I was when my tx ended suddenly. You were right there, reminding me to hurry up and snap out of it. It was a Moonstruck moment, and it made such a huge difference .. LOL. You've been a huge inspiration and source of strength to so many of us and will always be so very special to me.

Now, I'm off to brave the heat and rain. Going camping!  Can't wait for you to get your life back too! Now just get through those last days of tx, and the first days off the meds! It's gonna be beautiful baby!


Blessings,
Corrine  
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Rita, thank you so much for doing this for us.  I for one have been thinking about Deb daily and wondering wishing I knew what was going on.

Deb, I wish you so much love.  I will never forget how you put your arms around me and drew me into this wonderful community.  You are without doubt MY american idol!!!

Kiwi-Epi xxxxx
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Hiya Deb.  I'm really really proud of you.  What a battle to get through 72 weeks of Infergen treatment.  I can't even begin to imagine what that would be like.  How incredibly relieved I am that you are nearing the end of all that.  You are one amazing Warrior Woman.  I know your heart and soul has taken a battering.  Just please realize that these drugs make everything so much harder and distorted.  I'm so incredibly glad that you're done.  Please keep posting or have someone post on your post EOT results.  I'm rooting for you so incredibly much.  Now just please take care of yourself.  Every warrior needs a time of renewing after a long hard battle.  I'll look very much forward to being a party of your SVictoRy parade.  Take care, dear one.

Trish
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Yo Deb, one hand at a time and before you know it you’ll be standing on top of the mountain rather having it stand on top of you. I remember the Russian the first time I looked at him.

Rock!
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Thanks to Deb we are all planted flowers!! What a great thought and idea...
That was really thoughtful.

Thank you from all your friends that care about you.= We all miss you on the forum!!!!!
You have MANY!!

Counting down the days for you!

Peace, happiness
CHARM
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