Great post. Absolutely thrilled for you. At 65, you've got a great life ahead of you.
I love it when people treasure their SVR. Cheers mate.
Cinnamon Girl said
Apr 16, 2015
That sounds absolutely wonderful, Scott, enjoy every moment...this is your time and you`ve earned it!
I`m 65 too and so much better since achieving SVR, so I can relate to how good it feels. I`m going out and doing things I couldn`t have even have dreamed about a few years ago. I was virtually an invalid for at least 10 years before I did my tx...mostly housebound and having to rely on a wheelchair...by about 6 months post tx I had started walking again, it was like a miracle for me. I still have health issues and relatively low energy levels but the difference is just amazing.
Just carry on with what you`re doing, you`ve got a lot of time and fun to catch up with!
js said
Apr 16, 2015
Thanks for all the good wishes. This group is the Best! Groupgetter, congrats on the new Grandchild! My condolances for your loss. We are losing the greatest generation at a faster rate. Those people knew hardship. My parents were depression era kids and then served in WWII, as were many of our parents. Tougher than nails. So sorry for your loss. I just lost my father in March too. Cinnamon thanks so much. You run a great board and I have found it to be inspirational and a treasure trove of medical information. Tig how cool! Love hearing about spoiling grandchildren. I kind of like the idea of sugaring up and spoiling the child, and then back to Mom and Dad. LOL its almost like payback....... Cinnamon, your exactly right, SVR is a new lease on life. Since feeling better, I am almost going through a second round of the 20's. I had gradually lost my interest in most everything as I became sicker, including music. We never went out anymore because I always felt like crap warmed over. Now, you can find me most friday and saturday enjoying one of my friends bands...I know a bunch of musicians. Back in 70 after I got my discharge I was angry, disillusioned and had seen stuff that was not very pleasant. I grew out my hair and got into progressive fm radio and gradually after about 10 years decided to live my life for the future instead of the past. Now, I aint mad at nobody, growing my hair out, bought some new strings for the fender and am having a blast. We go to bars where my friends are playing, (No, I do not drink...ever). Ok so I am not acting my age. Get over it. All my friends are getting old and gradually falling apart. I am gradually getting better and better as I get older. There should be a lesson there, or possibly some deep meaning but I can't fathom it at the moment. Thanks again for the good feelin.
Scott
Tig said
Apr 16, 2015
Hi Scott,
It's so good to hear from you! I enjoyed your heartfelt post very much. That's the kind of story that is so important to share with those waiting for tx, going through tx or wondering if it's for them. You have explained the benefits of SVR quite well. I'm thrilled that you have had such a great response and recovery. Good job Brother!
Sounds like a few of us have just been blessed with our first grandbaby! My daughter delivered a girl in July and she is the best thing that ever happened to this old man! A few other great things come to mind but she's the best, lol! You're going to really feel like a baby yourself the first time you see her and get to hold her. The art of spoiling the child comes quickly with a grandchild. We give them everything they want and then send them home, ha, ha! It's a wonderful thing, guarantee it.
Thanks for sharing the story about Tanya's father. The MOH is to be respected, honored and any military member that has that pinned, living or posthumously, stands on a pedestal in my Hall of Fame. So much personal respect for all of them. I know the Gunny will represent all with honor and distinction. "Semper Fi Gunny"! So brave..... Never Forget
Cinnamon Girl said
Apr 16, 2015
Hi again Scott, great to read all your wonderful news, you and your family certainly have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for!
It`s amazing the difference that SVR can make and it really sounds as though you have a new lease on life and so much more to look forward to. Congrats to you for persevering through the years and finally being free from Hep C, what a great feeling that is and very well deserved.
Belated birthday wishes, 65 is a good age to be, especially when you have a loving family around you and good health, finally. Your new granddaughter will bring so much joy to your family, that`s wonderful news!
Thanks so much for your inspirational post, all very best wishes to you and your family!
Groupergetter said
Apr 16, 2015
Great news Scott, glad to hear of your health is improving. Indeed we are blessed. My daughter recently gave birth to our first grandchild, a boy both doing well. My mom passed away last December, She was a very tough and loving person. Memorial day was very hard for her. It was the only time I remember seeing her cry. Her brother was a pilot in WWII and never returned. It is good that we can honor and pay tribute to those who have served to protect and keep our country free. To any vets or family of vets who post here, THANK YOU!
js said
Apr 16, 2015
Hello all, it's been some time since I have posted and even though I was going to wait until my one year anniversary of having completed the S/O therapy (July 4, 2014) I just had to share all the good news. Very quickly, HCV infection 1970, Liver Cancer and a liver transplant July 1999. Cirrohisis stage 4 at beginning of treatment. Ok, now the good news. I made it to 65! Finally I can yell at kids to get off the lawn! I make a great curmudgeon. Feeling better, have some of the arthritic type pains others have posted about but its getting better the more I do. Don't have the terrible fatigue anymore either. My endocrinoligist has taken me off insulin, and I now only have to take a pill a day. My A1C is running 5.6, so my insulin resistance seems to be improving. Lost 10 pounds too. My labs are the lowest they have been in quite a while, and they are stable. My mental clarity has improved...a lot. 9 months since EOT, I am still virus free!!! The best news is that I will be a Grandfather in August. My son Ryan and his Beautiful wife Tanya in San Francisco are going to be blessed with a girl, my first Grandchild. And I am here to see her, and not near as sick so I will be able to enjoy my grandchild. I am so blessed. (We have also just found out that Tanyas dad, Medal of Honor-Vietnam will be going to D.C. to the Vietnam Vets Wall to be part of the MOH Vietnam forever stamp dedication on memorial day. Her dad was career USMC and was awarded the MOH for shielding his platoon against a grenade thrown by the enemy in a firefight. He covered the grenade with his body. The grenade had landed in mud, so much of the explosion was absorbed by mud. President Nixon presented the Gunnery Sergeant with his medal at the white house.) Sorry but this means a lot to our family, and lets face it, many cases of HCV were acquired from blood exposure, mil hospitals, innoculations etc during the Vietnam Era. Please remember the 58,000 plus young people whose names are engraved on that wall this memorial day. And dont forget to thank a Vet.
Scott,
Great post. Absolutely thrilled for you. At 65, you've got a great life ahead of you.
I love it when people treasure their SVR. Cheers mate.
That sounds absolutely wonderful, Scott, enjoy every moment...this is your time and you`ve earned it!
I`m 65 too and so much better since achieving SVR, so I can relate to how good it feels. I`m going out and doing things I couldn`t have even have dreamed about a few years ago. I was virtually an invalid for at least 10 years before I did my tx...mostly housebound and having to rely on a wheelchair...by about 6 months post tx I had started walking again, it was like a miracle for me. I still have health issues and relatively low energy levels but the difference is just amazing.
Just carry on with what you`re doing, you`ve got a lot of time and fun to catch up with!
Thanks for all the good wishes. This group is the Best! Groupgetter, congrats on the new Grandchild! My condolances for your loss. We are losing the greatest generation at a faster rate. Those people knew hardship. My parents were depression era kids and then served in WWII, as were many of our parents. Tougher than nails. So sorry for your loss. I just lost my father in March too. Cinnamon thanks so much. You run a great board and I have found it to be inspirational and a treasure trove of medical information. Tig how cool! Love hearing about spoiling grandchildren. I kind of like the idea of sugaring up and spoiling the child, and then back to Mom and Dad. LOL its almost like payback....... Cinnamon, your exactly right, SVR is a new lease on life. Since feeling better, I am almost going through a second round of the 20's. I had gradually lost my interest in most everything as I became sicker, including music. We never went out anymore because I always felt like crap warmed over. Now, you can find me most friday and saturday enjoying one of my friends bands...I know a bunch of musicians. Back in 70 after I got my discharge I was angry, disillusioned and had seen stuff that was not very pleasant. I grew out my hair and got into progressive fm radio and gradually after about 10 years decided to live my life for the future instead of the past. Now, I aint mad at nobody, growing my hair out, bought some new strings for the fender and am having a blast. We go to bars where my friends are playing, (No, I do not drink...ever). Ok so I am not acting my age. Get over it. All my friends are getting old and gradually falling apart. I am gradually getting better and better as I get older. There should be a lesson there, or possibly some deep meaning but I can't fathom it at the moment. Thanks again for the good feelin.
Hi Scott,
It's so good to hear from you! I enjoyed your heartfelt post very much. That's the kind of story that is so important to share with those waiting for tx, going through tx or wondering if it's for them. You have explained the benefits of SVR quite well. I'm thrilled that you have had such a great response and recovery. Good job Brother!
Sounds like a few of us have just been blessed with our first grandbaby! My daughter delivered a girl in July and she is the best thing that ever happened to this old man! A few other great things come to mind but she's the best, lol! You're going to really feel like a baby yourself the first time you see her and get to hold her. The art of spoiling the child comes quickly with a grandchild. We give them everything they want and then send them home, ha, ha! It's a wonderful thing, guarantee it.
Thanks for sharing the story about Tanya's father. The MOH is to be respected, honored and any military member that has that pinned, living or posthumously, stands on a pedestal in my Hall of Fame. So much personal respect for all of them. I know the Gunny will represent all with honor and distinction. "Semper Fi Gunny"! So brave..... Never Forget
Hi again Scott, great to read all your wonderful news, you and your family certainly have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for!
It`s amazing the difference that SVR can make and it really sounds as though you have a new lease on life and so much more to look forward to. Congrats to you for persevering through the years and finally being free from Hep C, what a great feeling that is and very well deserved.
Belated birthday wishes, 65 is a good age to be, especially when you have a loving family around you and good health, finally. Your new granddaughter will bring so much joy to your family, that`s wonderful news!
Thanks so much for your inspirational post, all very best wishes to you and your family!
Great news Scott, glad to hear of your health is improving. Indeed we are blessed. My daughter recently gave birth to our first grandchild, a boy both doing well. My mom passed away last December, She was a very tough and loving person. Memorial day was very hard for her. It was the only time I remember seeing her cry. Her brother was a pilot in WWII and never returned. It is good that we can honor and pay tribute to those who have served to protect and keep our country free. To any vets or family of vets who post here, THANK YOU!
Hello all, it's been some time since I have posted and even though I was going to wait until my one year anniversary of having completed the S/O therapy (July 4, 2014) I just had to share all the good news. Very quickly, HCV infection 1970, Liver Cancer and a liver transplant July 1999. Cirrohisis stage 4 at beginning of treatment. Ok, now the good news. I made it to 65! Finally I can yell at kids to get off the lawn! I make a great curmudgeon. Feeling better, have some of the arthritic type pains others have posted about but its getting better the more I do. Don't have the terrible fatigue anymore either. My endocrinoligist has taken me off insulin, and I now only have to take a pill a day. My A1C is running 5.6, so my insulin resistance seems to be improving. Lost 10 pounds too. My labs are the lowest they have been in quite a while, and they are stable. My mental clarity has improved...a lot. 9 months since EOT, I am still virus free!!! The best news is that I will be a Grandfather in August. My son Ryan and his Beautiful wife Tanya in San Francisco are going to be blessed with a girl, my first Grandchild. And I am here to see her, and not near as sick so I will be able to enjoy my grandchild. I am so blessed. (We have also just found out that Tanyas dad, Medal of Honor-Vietnam will be going to D.C. to the Vietnam Vets Wall to be part of the MOH Vietnam forever stamp dedication on memorial day. Her dad was career USMC and was awarded the MOH for shielding his platoon against a grenade thrown by the enemy in a firefight. He covered the grenade with his body. The grenade had landed in mud, so much of the explosion was absorbed by mud. President Nixon presented the Gunnery Sergeant with his medal at the white house.) Sorry but this means a lot to our family, and lets face it, many cases of HCV were acquired from blood exposure, mil hospitals, innoculations etc during the Vietnam Era. Please remember the 58,000 plus young people whose names are engraved on that wall this memorial day. And dont forget to thank a Vet.