Yep Tig, I'm one of those that can count them on one hand.

You are certainly deserving of the many you've made here.

I must be the 'antimatter' man. I have to say I've been a better person on treatment than before tx , in terms of rage (understand I've 2 more weeks to go).  I had more rage before tx than now. The jury will reconvene June 1st....

jimbob

P.S. We are all thankful that box of potato flakes didn't change the course of history.... 

-- Edited by jimbob on Monday 19th of May 2014 09:09:39 PM

-- Edited by jimbob on Tuesday 20th of May 2014 02:27:47 AM

Hey James, 

Funny! However, as most of you are aware, all it would've taken was one more month or one more week (who knows?) of Ribavirin and someone with the angry persistence of that box of mashed potato flakes and the review of my personality might have suffered dearly! We are all here to not only seek a shoulder to lean on, but to provide one whenever possible. I feel fortunate and blessed to have been able to find the support and friendship when I needed it. But also to have been here when the wonderful people of this forum needed a friend and the information to make it one more day. Often times, that's all it takes, enough help to make it one more day, and a friend that cares enough to listen. How many times have you heard someone mention they don't have enough real friends to count on one hand? I can proudly and happily say that because of my friends here, I've lost count...  

Tig

Tig, you need to do something to improve your personality on here,...you might attract more friends that way....

jimbob

Fantastic news, Tig!!  So VERY happy for you.

Waiting on result of 4 wk EOT myself. 

Congrats Scott, it's great that you can put this behind you, and get on with living.  The little one you are holding appears so full of joy. I'm really glad you both have reason to be so happy.  You are clearly Blessed.

Congratulations Tiggley!

I'm happy for you because you don't have to worry anymore about this. Happy to have met you (online) and happy for the friendship you gave me. I couldn't have done it without you.

Thank you! I love you Man

Fantastic News Tig!

Quoting the Beach Boys "I'm digging those good vibrations" cause as you said...

"Such good vibes are flowing on the forum this weekend"!

Tig,

Congratulations, Great News!

Cured? Tig, you rock! 

CONGRATS TIG56...Outstanding news!

WOOT!!!  Thanks, ya'll are the greatest.... 

Tig

Tig,

A well-healed man!  You worked hard, struggled through it all, kept the faith, and it paid off.  Your journey was long and difficult at times, but you persevered.  What a great accomplishment!  Thanks for your inspiriation for healing and all the hard work you put in on this forum. 

I went for my 24-week test yesterday and results will be in early next week.  I went in early before work so the sample could be sent out with the morning courier.  Onward to SVR!

Bill

Hey Tig,

Congratulations, brother!

You are such a gift to this forum. It is wonderful to see you on the other side.

Have a happy Hep C free life.

Fantastic Tig!!!

You have been and are a great help to me and others here.  I'm three weeks behind you, but the trial won't give the final ok for me "til July 1. 

Enjoy your new status. Although no one can fill your shoes, I hope many will follow in your footsteps.  Each day will be with a NEW lease on life.  It truly warms my heart each time one of us reaches SVR.

SuziQ

A Great Warrior has slain the dragon - congrats Tig!

Heartfelt thanks for being here for us and offering your support and wisdom.  

I appreciate your welcoming me to this forum. 

Words can't describe the feeling of being able to connect here with you and others on the same battle field and share our ups and downs in this war.

To be on the receiving end of someone actually using the holy grail word CURE is a joy to see!!!!

Onward to victory for us all!

Ahh... SVR thats great Tig you won!

Hey Tig

SVR 21 is the best news of the day, month, year for you. Well deserved for a caring member of the this very special forum of friends.

Thanks for all your care of the community of Hep-C friends

matt

Congrats  Tig  Im happy you found the end of  this long journey, I go in monday looking for SVR 4 its a whole new journey...

great news!  I have 4 more shots left.

Great News!!! & I read just in the right time cuz I was in one of those do I want to keep going? but u gave the hope again!! I am so happy for u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Taz

Dang, Tig.   We are going to run out of bandwidth if this lovefest continues!   lol

Tig,  You have always been there for all of us, encouraging folks and rooting on us when we've needed it.  So great to be able to cheer for your good news! 

Tig,

I'm so happy for you! This has been a long time coming! Congratulations my friend...

-Rob

Hi Tig,

Never in doubt, buddy. Well deserved, and thanks for the great work you do on this Forum. Onya!

Excellent News, Tig.  You did it!!  

Are you a popular guy or what?  I'm feeling the luv for u on this thread.  Well deserved. 

Congratulations Tig, thrilled for you.  Every time I read something like this I get a big ole  on my face. I truly appreciate the compassion and knowledge you share with all here.  How Great it is.

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for all the kind words! I'm still pinching myself, it's really a wonderful feeling knowing that after all the effort, which included failures along with successes, many highs and plenty of lows, that I've succeeded in what I set out to do. Kill the Beast... It's something we're all familiar with and it's a battle that when finished is bitter sweet. I'm thrilled that I've met the beast on terms that proved it's undoing, that's an understatement, but there's much left to do. That of course is to see an end to this disease once and for all. If we can't stop it outright, then we have to beat this dragon back far enough that it's nothing more than a manageable puff of smoke. We've all faced the fire, some more than once, with and without the joy and success I'm feeling today. I'm looking forward to the day when we can all stand together, knowing we've not only won a battle, but won the war. I'm encouraged to know that the advances in treatment have brought us one giant step closer to that goal. Let's all make a commitment to do our very best individually and collectively, to not only beat this disease, but to help each other, as we progress through treatment and with life after it. You have all been my strength and a lifeline when I needed it and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there. I will always remember that and will do my best to help you through your own battle, whatever that might be.... Stay strong my friends!

Best,   Tig

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy who mentors many of us through our treatments!   How about celebrating by getting a Tattoo!

Thats Wonderful!  I was thinking today about Doctors, I was thinking that they should be given a trophy for each person they cure, They work hard and there is a lot of loosing attempts before they get one right.  So the Doctors deserve a big Thanks. 

Fantastic news! So thrilled for you! Congratulations! 

Outstanding Tig!! When you lose something after 35 years, it's usually a sad event, BUT NOT THIS TIME! Congratulations to our Dragon Slayer par excellence!

Yay Tig!! So happy for you!

Wonderful news!  You must be ecstatic!  :)

You have been fully assimilated. The Borg suffer no virus. ;)

Congrats, Tig!

Tig, its a glorious day when you hear the word "cured" with regard to our disease!  So happy for you and congratulations!

What wonderful news. Makes me happy!

Tig,

A heartfelt Conrats to you !!!!

The journey is  not over, just this chapter of it!!

There are few times in life when truly amazing things happen...this is one of them!

Enjoy my friend,

Ryan

Tig that is fantastic news a massive congratulations being sent from good old Blighty......have thoroughly enjoyed your sense of humour and pearls of wisdom coping with the ups and downs of this treatment and has made me smile all day

Kind regards 

tig,

congratulations & onward & upwards towards the next chapter in your life.

remember once you get the SVR, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!

i cannot thank you enough for your support during my journey!!!!

now take out that box of potato flakes and have a grand party!!!!!

sandy,ucbgal

I want to second or third a gracious thank you to Tig who is the angel of this Forum. You help so many others -- you are a positive light for us all, you are kindhearted and pretty extraordinary. Thank you for helping so many people. You are being of great service --- work from your heart --- to help us all. That is IMO the highest state to be and my wish is for all humans to be as kind and generous as you. You've been a pillar for everyone here and to hear your ASTOUNDING "CURED" news puts the biggest smile on my face! 

Thank you Tig!

-- Edited by Omnamahshivaya on Thursday 15th of May 2014 06:00:13 PM

Tig, that is such wonderful news...Congratulations!!!!  You`ve made my day... you must be dancing with joy, and we`ll all dance with you!! 

Very well deserved and many thanks for your dedication and support to everyone on this forum...you`re a star!! 

That's wonderful amazing news Tig! Thank Goodness and I hope you do something special to celebrate this long journey that has lead to CURED!

Thank you for sharing!

Congratulations!!!

Brought tears to my eyes.  I'm fairly new to the site but I know how much you contribute to it and you are so encouraging to others.  CURED!!!!  What joyous words to hear.  Thank you so much for all you do for us all.