That is great news Tig!!! I love to hear time and time again people got through it. Well deserved and couldn't wish it for a better person x

Hi John and Hepcat,

Thanks guys! Matter of fact, I posted recently that my 6 month VL came back undetected as well, the report came back SVR 21 and they consider me cured, yeah! It's posted somewhere here, I mentioned it a week or so back. It's a wonderful thing, and a day you won't forget. I appreciate the congrats and am anxious to hear about yours as well! Good luck...

Tig

Awesome Tig.  We have been together every step of the way.  Glad to hear-congrats.  About 41 years for me and I hope I am right behind you!

any updates?  I am in the same boat as you.

Hey Tig,

Wonderful News for you. !!!  

I truly enjoy your upbeat, informative, compassionate posts!! 

Did my EOT12 tests last Tuesday. Just got a call a few minutes ago (Sunday morning) that I am UND/SVR also.  48 years of virus gone. 

We can celebrate late June, early July our 6 month tests. 

SuziQ  

-- Edited by suziq on Sunday 13th of April 2014 04:17:01 PM

Tig. I'm jumping up and down and doing cartwheels in my living room for you!!  What a great feeling that must be for you. Those results are what we are all looking for.  As Rybronco states below  .5% to .7% , let the celebration begin.  Im really happy for you and all on this forum that have gone UND.   Everyone keep up the fight.  RC

Tig,

The less than 1% is actually .5% to .7% in the long term SVR follow up studies. It ain't coming back!!

I really appreciate your post related to the worldwide eradication of this disease, the importance of support and advocacy, and most importantly the appreciation of those who fought this fight before us. 

Rockon!

Really happy for you Tig, the knowledge, compassion, and encouragement you given others here is really appreciated.  Hoping some day to join you in finding SVR. It's been a long hard road.  Like you, I've been living with this for 35 years.  Hoping I started the meds in time to see improvement in my brain fog and overall health.  Be well. 

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all of the kind words and congrats!! I'm preparing for the next VL and if the rates of success are accurate, there's 1% or less chance of relapse following SVR12. The prospects of a lasting Hep C free future are quite good and after approx. 35 years with this disease, I can tell you my body is doing a happy dance inside, realizing this beast is dead. What a relief...

The important thing now is that we get this same opportunity to every corner of the planet! The ability to control and ultimately destroy this debilitating and sometimes deadly disease is upon us. I feel a personal responsibility to help educate and provide the moral support often necessary to deal with this illness and again when the decision to treat is made. Nobody knows what it's like better than WE do. If we can help one person get through the day better informed or feeling better physically, then we've done the right thing. I encourage you all to take a moment and look at our User list (top of page) and go back to the beginning of this forum, note the dates of membership. Look at the time given, invested in the futures of every member here, past and present. Every single one of them deserves our thanks. Some of them still struggle with this disease, but now after years of trying, years of support, when the treatments often failed, and through much effort pioneering treatments for all of us, I hope this is their time too. Never forget, we're all in this together, until the last SVR comes in.... Best of luck to all of you!

Tig  

Sorry for the late response Tig. What terrific news! You are certainly one of the early warriors that has paid the dues. Congrats partner!

jimbob

So very happy and proud of you Tig! Congratulations...you are a Warrior!

There you go my man!  Keeping the good thoughts heading your way.  Congratulations and much continued success.

That is so true Tig ... It's not enough that we have made it to SVR12 but we must at every opportunity fill out those surveys and petitions to try and speed up the process so others might have a chance to get to these new drugs earlier. A short while ago I was involved in a CADTH HCV Therapeutic Review and I got to put forth a lot of views on the current state of therapy but for me it was more to put pressure on the HEP C board and the FDA to fast tract these new drugs. I managed to get a lot of my views put forth on the submission so I was pleased with that. I am a very lucky guy to have had the chance to try the new treatments and I hope very soon we will all be cured and enjoying a new lease on life. The people on this board are second to none and have made my journey so much easier that I want to personally thank you all. Thx Tig 

Thank you so much everyone! I can't express my appreciation enough for all of the kind words and wishes for success. It was a very long journey that I hope to be over with. My other hope is to see all of you follow me quickly and positively to a similar end of this chapter of your life. We all can be advocates for the cure, advocates for testing and strong supporters of each person dealing with these same questions and concerns. Be the voice for those that don't understand the dangers of this disease, encourage education, and help destroy not only the disease, but the harmful stigma that continues to accompany it. To destroy the Dragon, you need to be a Warrior against it. Everything you can do to spread the truth makes a positive difference in someone's life and yours! Thanks again...

Tig

Hi Tig,

Fabulous news!  You are well on your way now.  Caroline

Congrats , great job!!

so very very happy!!! I hope to start the sovaldi with intefreon & those dreaded white pils (lol) in 2 months. nurse practioner having to convince BCBS.. will by me 4th try . one trial period only lasted 2 weeks & was taken off. so I don't even count that as 5th. I hope & pray for svr. I haven been itching really bad & doc put me on cholestyramine. hasn't really helped yet. this part ( the itching) is driving me crazy. so hopefully by fall I will be svr.. I can't wait.. so cheers to u for slaying that damn dragon.. yay!!!!!  Taz

congrats buddy you have deserved it :)

Hi Tig, This is great news- has the sweet smell of success!    May the dragon be dead!

Congratulations Tig!  Way to go!!  I'm inspired with hope when I read such wonderful news!

woo hoo Tig!! Now that's a "club" you can be proud to be a member of! I look forward to joining you there in a few months!!

Tig

Great news buddy!

Great news!  And so inspiring for folks now struggling to get there!

Thanks and continued success to you!

Congratulations, Tig. That's really good news!

You are one of the stalwarts of this site. We are all very happy with this result of yours.

Good luck and have a wonderful Hep C free life.

Hey Tig 

"Super Fantastic" as Arnold would say. 

Really Tig all your dedication and adherence to the treatment is a great example for any who would take on treatment. These characteristics have shown themselves through by your loving concern for all members of the forum and for that we truly benefit.

Thanks and keep up your good work.

matt 

Happy for you Tig.  Gotta say, I really respect the weeks of treatment you've been through to get this. Some might call it living hell.  Have a great new life.  Hope you are feeling well and your overall health gets better with each passing day.  Congrat's

Hi Tig,

Fantastic news buddy!! I know you've had an anxious time, but I think you can finally change your avatar.

Thanks for all the support you offer to Forum Members. Celebrate HepC- free life. Cheers mate.

That is awesome Tig! Congrats!!

Hey Tig     That is just Fantastic news ! All you hard work has paid off and you should be home free from here.

Just reading your good news made my day ... Congrats on fighting the good fight and winning !!

I'm so thrilled for you, Tig.  It's good to see that you finally got your long awaited SVR.  Thanks so much for sharing your great news and for all the support you have given all of us.

It's somewhat like a graduation and the whole family showed up! Congrats!!, I love to see those letters...SVR.

WOW!! I'm without words everyone. Thank you all so much for the warm and heartfelt responses. You're all a special part of my life and I appreciate each and every one of you. Sharing this good news with you and getting these replies, just makes this day even better! Thanks again... 

Tig  

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy - congrats and you do give many of us hope for slaying our own dragon!

lee

To celebrate the good news I have decided to change the photo and add some flowers to life.

Congratulations ! Well done.

I'm ditto with what everyone else is saying, Tig.  Couldn't be happier for you!  Your contributions to the forum are immense and invaluable and much appreciated.  If anyone is deserving of good news, its' you. ;)

Outstanding Tig! If there is a "Happy Liver Dance", you deserve to have one.

Three weeks to EOT for me and like the rest of us still in tx, hope to follow in your footsteps.

I think I now have liver enzyme envy.

Congratulations!

Congratulations Tig,
Great news man!

Your "check liver" light  is off now.  New oil change, engine running smooth. Se ya back at the garage for a check up soon!

tig,

am tickled pink to hear such wonderful news!!!! congratulations and i know you'll  have the 6 mo. svr w/  those perfect liver enzyme scores!!!!!

i'm right behind you tomorrow w/ my 3 mo. eot lab test.

sandy,ucbgal

Excellent news at last, Tig, and what we were all hoping for!  You`ve had a hard fight to achieve your SVR12 and you`re right in saying that it pretty much ensures your SVR24, it would be very unusual for you to relapse after this point.  Great to see your liver enzymes way down too! 

You have every reason to be delighted about this result...you deserve it!  Time to celebrate!  

Tig, very pleased for you.    Michaele

Tig

Fantastic news, so excited for you champ you thoroughly deserve those results. It gives the rest of us hope 

Hi Everyone,

After a week's delay my EOT +12 week viral load results are in. I'm happy to tell everyone that the test came back as "UNDETECTED"!!! AST 21  ALT 19  I must admit that I was beginning to be concerned. The delay in getting results when that information means so much can really wear on your nerves! So this is considered an SVR 12, woot! The likelihood of a sustained response at week 24 is high according to reports, so my hopes are high that after 35 years, the Dragon is dead... 

My thanks to all of you that stood by my side as I went through hell to get where I am today. Now let's get busy and put the rest of your names on this list.

Tig