congratulations! I'm almost at the two year mark myself and feeling pretty good. Still dealing with checkups and ultrasounds every 6 months, and I guess I will for the foreseeable future. I've been really happy to see the face of HCV treatment change so drastically since I started my clinical trial in 2013. So many SVR's and so many more to come.
JIme said
Feb 11, 2015
Wow, are you kidding me? Two years already?.....God bless you brother. I like the boat pics better....;) Keep moving forward and enjoy this second chance we have been given.
pl1952 said
Feb 11, 2015
Congrats on the 2 years Malcolm!
Peter M said
Feb 11, 2015
Two Years! Congrats! And thanks for your help and postings here in the group! They are most welcome and useful!
Double Cheers!
Peter
Groupergetter said
Feb 11, 2015
Congrats Malcolm on the long term SVR! Hope you don't mind me borrowing that from you. It brings a smile to my face every time I see it. As others have said, we are truly thankful for your input and expertise. Catch a few for me. :)
drexelpbp said
Feb 11, 2015
WOW - great news!!! Congratulations and the best of luck to you.
Gary
Stormy said
Feb 11, 2015
That makes me smile, so happy for you.
Stormy
Rubye said
Feb 11, 2015
And so there is hope for all of us. I love seeing people post their SVR's over time. Thanks Malcolm.
I also think part of my "stuff" is due to being older.
Regardless, I'm grateful you're doing well and think you've contributed so much to my education in this world. Where else would I have ever hear of RAV's. Take care.
Matt Chris said
Feb 11, 2015
Hey Brother
2 years WOW! Time does fly by, as we look back at the forum and the reasons why it has worked well for its members we have to give a big credit to Malcolm for his contributions to threads, answering questions and giving insights on HCV topics and much much more and personal response to PM's.
There is another impact that has effect on a members attitude and outlook, and that is HOPE. Just as a reminder Malcolm was a 3 time relapsed patient and still persevered and attained SVR. His own positive attitude / spirit toward living is a great example for all of us to emulate rather than wallow in self pity. A balanced positive point of view toward ones self is a great medicine we can benefit greatly from it.
Thanks for showing a surpassing way, I'm sure it would be fun and entertaining to play 18 holes of golf plus the 19th in the club house with you.
matt
-- Edited by Matt Chris on Wednesday 11th of February 2015 08:58:27 PM
Scruffy said
Feb 11, 2015
Thats Great news Malcolm. Congratz and a BIG thank you for all the time you spend here.
Gator Man said
Feb 11, 2015
Malcolm,
Your contributions to this forum have been invaluable and have helped hundreds slog through everything in relation to HepC. The active lifestyle you now enjoy and share post Tx gives inspiration that there are good things in store if we have even a fraction of your great attitude and zeal for life!
To borrow the words of someone we know, "good luck mate. Cheers!"
john
-- Edited by Gator Man on Wednesday 11th of February 2015 02:11:23 PM
pamigo said
Feb 11, 2015
Malcolm
What a wonderful way to start the "back nine"!!
You have been a tremendous help to me and I am sure to all the souls that have to venture to this forum. Your spirit, knowledge and zest for living inspire many.
A sincere thank you for you help.
"This ain't no dress rehearsal"
All the best down under!
Patrick
Cinnamon Girl said
Feb 11, 2015
That is fantastic, Malcolm, and many congrats on your 2 year anniversary of finishing treatment!
You certainly travelled a very rocky road to achieve your SVR but your determination and perseverance eventually paid off and it`s wonderful that you`re now enjoying life free from Hep C! You`ve helped so many people here on the forum over the time you`ve been a member here and your input has been extremely valuable for us all, and continues to be so whenever you post.
Wishing you all the happiness in the world, you`ve worked for it and you certainly deserve it!
Thanks so much for being here... Jill
Tig said
Feb 11, 2015
Hey Malcolm,
Congratulations on the milestone mate! It is hard to believe there is so much water under that bridge. I'm pleased to hear that any residual effects are gone and hopefully everything left will be the joys of life! I must also salute you for your continuing care and consideration toward the cause. You are a seemingly tireless warrior against the disease and your help here on the forum continues to be priceless. Thank you and I wish you continued good fortune and smooth seas...
Tig
Josh Haynie said
Feb 11, 2015
:)
mallani said
Feb 10, 2015
Hi guys,
It's hard to believe but it's 2 years since I finished my 48 weeks of the Victrelis triple. I really don't think I have any residual effects from the drugs and it's hard to know if I have any long-term HepC problems.
At my age, it's hard to know what's normal-for-age. My contempories (who have not had HepC) all have various medical problems and seem to have more aches and pains than I do. I have some mild peripheral neuropathy with numbness in the feet and get stiff after playing golf in our hot, humid conditions. Drinking a bottle of tonic water (containing quinine) after golf, stops any muscular cramps. All up, I am lucky to have escaped relatively unscathed. I'm sure I am still cirrhotic but hopefully that will continue to resolve.
I don't post much anymore, but it's great to see the Harvoni (and others) doing so well with minimal side effects. Cheers.
congratulations! I'm almost at the two year mark myself and feeling pretty good. Still dealing with checkups and ultrasounds every 6 months, and I guess I will for the foreseeable future. I've been really happy to see the face of HCV treatment change so drastically since I started my clinical trial in 2013. So many SVR's and so many more to come.
Congrats on the 2 years Malcolm!
Two Years! Congrats! And thanks for your help and postings here in the group! They are most welcome and useful!
Double Cheers!
Peter
Congrats Malcolm on the long term SVR! Hope you don't mind me borrowing that from you. It brings a smile to my face every time I see it. As others have said, we are truly thankful for your input and expertise. Catch a few for me. :)
WOW - great news!!! Congratulations and the best of luck to you.
Gary
That makes me smile, so happy for you.
Stormy
I also think part of my "stuff" is due to being older.
Regardless, I'm grateful you're doing well and think you've contributed so much to my education in this world. Where else would I have ever hear of RAV's. Take care.
Hey Brother
2 years WOW! Time does fly by, as we look back at the forum and the reasons why it has worked well for its members we have to give a big credit to Malcolm for his contributions to threads, answering questions and giving insights on HCV topics and much much more and personal response to PM's.
There is another impact that has effect on a members attitude and outlook, and that is HOPE. Just as a reminder Malcolm was a 3 time relapsed patient and still persevered and attained SVR. His own positive attitude / spirit toward living is a great example for all of us to emulate rather than wallow in self pity. A balanced positive point of view toward ones self is a great medicine we can benefit greatly from it.
Thanks for showing a surpassing way, I'm sure it would be fun and entertaining to play 18 holes of golf plus the 19th in the club house with you.
matt
-- Edited by Matt Chris on Wednesday 11th of February 2015 08:58:27 PM
Thats Great news Malcolm. Congratz and a BIG thank you for all the time you spend here.
Malcolm,
Your contributions to this forum have been invaluable and have helped hundreds slog through everything in relation to HepC. The active lifestyle you now enjoy and share post Tx gives inspiration that there are good things in store if we have even a fraction of your great attitude and zeal for life!
To borrow the words of someone we know, "good luck mate. Cheers!"
john
-- Edited by Gator Man on Wednesday 11th of February 2015 02:11:23 PM
Malcolm
What a wonderful way to start the "back nine"!!
You have been a tremendous help to me and I am sure to all the souls that have to venture to this forum. Your spirit, knowledge and zest for living inspire many.
A sincere thank you for you help.
"This ain't no dress rehearsal"
All the best down under!
Patrick
That is fantastic, Malcolm, and many congrats on your 2 year anniversary of finishing treatment!
You certainly travelled a very rocky road to achieve your SVR but your determination and perseverance eventually paid off and it`s wonderful that you`re now enjoying life free from Hep C! You`ve helped so many people here on the forum over the time you`ve been a member here and your input has been extremely valuable for us all, and continues to be so whenever you post.
Wishing you all the happiness in the world, you`ve worked for it and you certainly deserve it!
Thanks so much for being here... Jill
Hey Malcolm,
Congratulations on the milestone mate! It is hard to believe there is so much water under that bridge. I'm pleased to hear that any residual effects are gone and hopefully everything left will be the joys of life! I must also salute you for your continuing care and consideration toward the cause. You are a seemingly tireless warrior against the disease and your help here on the forum continues to be priceless. Thank you and I wish you continued good fortune and smooth seas...
Tig
:)
Hi guys,
It's hard to believe but it's 2 years since I finished my 48 weeks of the Victrelis triple. I really don't think I have any residual effects from the drugs and it's hard to know if I have any long-term HepC problems.
At my age, it's hard to know what's normal-for-age. My contempories (who have not had HepC) all have various medical problems and seem to have more aches and pains than I do. I have some mild peripheral neuropathy with numbness in the feet and get stiff after playing golf in our hot, humid conditions. Drinking a bottle of tonic water (containing quinine) after golf, stops any muscular cramps. All up, I am lucky to have escaped relatively unscathed. I'm sure I am still cirrhotic but hopefully that will continue to resolve.
I don't post much anymore, but it's great to see the Harvoni (and others) doing so well with minimal side effects. Cheers.