Thanks all!! My enchiladas were delicious! I see the GI liver doctor on April 9th. He said they would be following me for a couple years with ultrasounds and blood work. Those that have reached SVR, do you ever trust that your in the clear?
Once I`d had my 6 months post tx SVR result yes I did trust it, in fact I knew it had gone before that because I could really feel the improvement in my health and energy levels by then. The only time I haven`t been sure was late last summer, 3 years post SVR, because I was feeling so tired and generally unwell. So I asked my GP for a VL test and thank goodness the result showed that I was still clear from Hep C, which was good to know!
Glad you enjoyed your enchiladas, FL, you`ll be having another celebration soon, after your 12 wks post EOT result!!
Tess said
Apr 1, 2015
GREAT news FL!!! Look out dragon. Four Locos is kickin' your butt!!! Your family must be so happy On to SVR!
Congrats,
- Tess
justme50 said
Mar 31, 2015
You ROCK Alaska Fred!!
Alaska Fred said
Mar 31, 2015
Awesome! So happy for you!
Tig said
Mar 31, 2015
FL,
I absolutely believe that I'm in the clear now. My generation of care (a whole year and a half ago) required us to wait for SVR 24 before calling us clear. After extensive research, along with the new protocols, they determined that after SVR 12, the rate of relapse was 1/2% or less and felt that could drop even lower with time. So the conclusion is, when you get that next undetected viral load, you can consider yourself done. Relax, you got this!
Tig
Groupergetter said
Mar 31, 2015
What great news FL. UND at 8 weeks post tx is a VERY GOOD sign. Happy and excited for you. :) You put a big ole smile on my face. :) I had labs drawn today and start my last bottle of Harvoni tomorrow. Hoping to join you in good results. Be well.
Stormy said
Mar 31, 2015
That is fantastic news. So happy for you!
It does ease my mind a bit since I am on the 8 week regimen also.
Stormy
fourlocos said
Mar 31, 2015
Thanks all!! My enchiladas were delicious! I see the GI liver doctor on April 9th. He said they would be following me for a couple years with ultrasounds and blood work. Those that have reached SVR, do you ever trust that your in the clear?
Tig said
Mar 31, 2015
Hi FL,
Congratulations!! I knew you would still be undetected. Let me happily say, I told you so, lol! The rates of SVR following an SVR 4 are very close to SVR 12, so SVR 8 is great! I would be confident that this will turn out as you (we) hope. This should lift some weight off your chest and at least allow you to breath easier. It's a big step, put that little step to rest. This really is the first milestone after EOT, so revel in the moment!! Now on to the second, SVR 12. Remember that the rate of relapse after SVR 12 is less than 1%, concentrate on that thought. Stay positive, you'll feel better and will let you enjoy what you have already accomplished.
WOOT!
Tig
Matt Chris said
Mar 31, 2015
Hey FL
Yaaahhoo! I am pumped & excited for you and happy for all the others on "Harvoni" You have led the way and contributed to the forum in many good ways. It was a wise choice to request the 8 weeks EOT test.
Wow! 8 weeks on treatment it does have sucsess. Enjoy you dinner with your family you have earned it.
matt
Rubye said
Mar 31, 2015
Hi FL, I know just how you feel seeing that email and waiting for the test results to open. Talk about focused
and happy. Congratulations!!!
fourlocos said
Mar 31, 2015
Thank you Steelfire. It's because of your message to me that I bit the bullet and just asked for it. I was happy they agreed! Thank you so much for your support. Now the family is going out to dinner to celebrate another milestone. We have to be happy for each small step.
-- Edited by fourlocos on Tuesday 31st of March 2015 10:13:26 PM
steelfire453 said
Mar 31, 2015
Great news glad the doctor got it done for you hang in there ALL GOOD
fourlocos said
Mar 31, 2015
It's hard to type it correctly. Some might think undetected at 8 weeks which I was. But this was after it ended...... my doctor wanted me to wait till 12 weeks eot. But I was so concerned reading about several relapses that I requested a test sooner and they agreed. It does help emotionally for sure. But I don't think I will feel at ease for another 6 months at least.
Cinnamon Girl said
Mar 31, 2015
That is excellent news, FL, congrats!
I know what a stressful and difficult time you`ve had and I`m very pleased for you, it`s looking very promising indeed at this point!
Thanks for your update...onwards to SVR!!!
robertsamx said
Mar 31, 2015
really good news. happy for you. und at 8 weeks is a VERY good indicator. RC
fourlocos said
Mar 31, 2015
I was shaking when that email came in that my results were posted on my chart. Hoped for this but then was prepared for the worst. I was on the 8 week Harvoni plan and wasn't sure it was long enough. I will test again in another 4 weeks. For now I can breathe a sigh of relief. I feel blessed. This might bring hope to the other ones that are on 8 weeks. Praying for it to last. Thanks for the support.
Congratulations FL!!!
Once I`d had my 6 months post tx SVR result yes I did trust it, in fact I knew it had gone before that because I could really feel the improvement in my health and energy levels by then. The only time I haven`t been sure was late last summer, 3 years post SVR, because I was feeling so tired and generally unwell. So I asked my GP for a VL test and thank goodness the result showed that I was still clear from Hep C, which was good to know!
Glad you enjoyed your enchiladas, FL, you`ll be having another celebration soon, after your 12 wks post EOT result!!
GREAT news FL!!! Look out dragon. Four Locos is kickin' your butt!!! Your family must be so happy
On to SVR!
Congrats,
- Tess
You ROCK Alaska Fred!!
FL,
I absolutely believe that I'm in the clear now. My generation of care (a whole year and a half ago) required us to wait for SVR 24 before calling us clear. After extensive research, along with the new protocols, they determined that after SVR 12, the rate of relapse was 1/2% or less and felt that could drop even lower with time. So the conclusion is, when you get that next undetected viral load, you can consider yourself done. Relax, you got this!
Tig
What great news FL. UND at 8 weeks post tx is a VERY GOOD sign. Happy and excited for you. :) You put a big ole smile on my face. :) I had labs drawn today and start my last bottle of Harvoni tomorrow. Hoping to join you in good results. Be well.
That is fantastic news. So happy for you!
It does ease my mind a bit since I am on the 8 week regimen also.
Stormy
Thanks all!! My enchiladas were delicious! I see the GI liver doctor on April 9th. He said they would be following me for a couple years with ultrasounds and blood work. Those that have reached SVR, do you ever trust that your in the clear?
Hi FL,
Congratulations!! I knew you would still be undetected. Let me happily say, I told you so, lol! The rates of SVR following an SVR 4 are very close to SVR 12, so SVR 8 is great! I would be confident that this will turn out as you (we) hope. This should lift some weight off your chest and at least allow you to breath easier. It's a big step, put that little step to rest. This really is the first milestone after EOT, so revel in the moment!! Now on to the second, SVR 12. Remember that the rate of relapse after SVR 12 is less than 1%, concentrate on that thought. Stay positive, you'll feel better and will let you enjoy what you have already accomplished.
WOOT!
Tig
Hey FL
Yaaahhoo! I am pumped & excited for you and happy for all the others on "Harvoni" You have led the way and contributed to the forum in many good ways. It was a wise choice to request the 8 weeks EOT test.
Wow! 8 weeks on treatment it does have sucsess. Enjoy you dinner with your family you have earned it.
matt
Hi FL, I know just how you feel seeing that email and waiting for the test results to open. Talk about focused
and happy. Congratulations!!!
Thank you Steelfire. It's because of your message to me that I bit the bullet and just asked for it. I was happy they agreed! Thank you so much for your support. Now the family is going out to dinner to celebrate another milestone. We have to be happy for each small step.
-- Edited by fourlocos on Tuesday 31st of March 2015 10:13:26 PM
Great news glad the doctor got it done for you hang in there ALL GOOD
It's hard to type it correctly. Some might think undetected at 8 weeks which I was. But this was after it ended...... my doctor wanted me to wait till 12 weeks eot. But I was so concerned reading about several relapses that I requested a test sooner and they agreed. It does help emotionally for sure. But I don't think I will feel at ease for another 6 months at least.
That is excellent news, FL, congrats!
I know what a stressful and difficult time you`ve had and I`m very pleased for you, it`s looking very promising indeed at this point!
Thanks for your update...onwards to SVR!!!
really good news. happy for you. und at 8 weeks is a VERY good indicator. RC
I was shaking when that email came in that my results were posted on my chart. Hoped for this but then was prepared for the worst. I was on the 8 week Harvoni plan and wasn't sure it was long enough. I will test again in another 4 weeks. For now I can breathe a sigh of relief. I feel blessed. This might bring hope to the other ones that are on 8 weeks. Praying for it to last. Thanks for the support.