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PJ


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Yes, Kirstin, the anticipation was the worst!!  And, I believe May will be our Lucky month biggrin. 



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Hello again Kirstin, good to hear your news.  Congrats on getting started -  yes I agree it`s such a big relief to get that first shot done.  The longer you have to wait the more frightening it  all seems.  I hope the sx treat you kindly.

You`ve got a great attitude - let us know how it goes.

Love from JIll xxx



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24wks Peg Ifn/Riba, Sep 2010 - Mch 2011

UND @ Wk.4, UND @ EOT, 

SVR Nov 2011 --> Still UND @ EOT + 4 yrs.

 

 
ty


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Hi Kirstin,

     Congratulations on getting started!  I remember only too well that first scary shot and then when it was over, thinking what was I worried about?  As PJ and others have said, the days go by a bit slow, but the weeks go by pretty fast.  You'll be at that healthy you before you know it and you are right, you ARE worth it!  tysmile



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Genotype 2 - 24 week Tx - Start 10-8-2010 - 4 week PCR test UND, 12 week PCR test UND, 24 week PCR UND,  SVR Oct. 11 
Ron Gilbert


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Welcome Kristin,

I'm new here too. Just took my 3rd injection on Wed. 11th of May. I have just over a week to go for my first box score. I have lived with this for over 30 years so I understand what you mean about wanting to get back to being normal.

Bast of everything to you and keep checking in.

Ron



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Genotype 1a Diagnosed in 1991. Started tx April 27 2011 for 48 wks. VL before tx  1.6 - 4.6 million. RVR-week 4, UND-week 8 

Vitamin D3 suppliments can increase chances of reaching SVR. See Nutrition section for links.
Kirstin


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Thanks James

6 months is nothing, the last *AHEM* 39 have flown past... Actually, less then 6 months now huh, like you said.. every minute smile.gif

 



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Genotype 3a Started tx 11 May 2011 for 24 weeks. With scarring. VL before tx= 4 million.. UND@4 weeks. UND@12 
Kirstin


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Hi PJ,

It's a relief isnt it to just get started?. I felt myself becoming more depressed/scared with all the waiting.. I know I/we are in for one hell of a ride & who knows how I will feel later on down the track but I wanted to start off positive, see how far that will get me through. I believe it was that first nite, the first injection that I was most worried about. Thought it would hurt, that I would pass out etc lol but it was a breeze. First hurdle jumped smile.gif .. Best of luck to you too. May just may be the lucky month for us to start huh wink.gif



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I do remember congrats on getting started ! Every minute is one closer to being done, well done.

James

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PJ


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Hi Kirstin,

I'm new here. Good for you on your starting treatment! I just started a Telaprevir trial on Thursday 5/5. I had been waiting for what seemed like forever so it's good to be underway! Love the attitude and well, I share it, 6 months is a small price to pay for the rest of our lives :).

Best of luck to you,
pj

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Kirstin


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It's been a while since I have visited the forum. If you remember I was a little down & getting very impatient with all the waiting I had to through to even start the TX program.. Well guess what?! I finally have! WOOHOO! I know it seems kinda odd to be excited about going through all of this for the next 6 months & believe me, the past few days have been tough (I started Interferon etc last Wednesday 11/5) but what I am going to concentrate on is getting better & kicking this disease in it's ass!. The next 6 months I can handle, the rest of my very long life is going to be just awesome!. So I may be down, tired, sick & sore but to know that after this, I am going to be 'normal' (or as close to anyhow) again thats what I am going to try to remind myself each & every day.. Positive, positive & more positive.. Though I'll let you all know if that stays true in the coming weeks. I have an awesome support system. people who love me & me, who believes that I am worth it! smile.gif



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