Thats correct....I seen my doctor who had a conference with Loma linda liver institute and said its time to take me off....I have 2 more months...I have been on for 7 months and my test are comming back normal...
we will retest in 6 months and if I am still coming back with normal test they will call me then in remission.... http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif
the reason they are leaving me on for two more months is the hope that it will kill any last hep c hanging around and also to maybe help my fibrosis...
if I have a reacorance then they will put me on the new one Pegisy (speling) because that has better results for people in Fibrosis stage...but for now...its count down for me...60 days left to go...thats 18 shots.....whippiiee....
let me know how everyone else is doing....I have been having computer problems that won't get fixed till after the holidays...one problem at a time..
Everyone have a very Merry Christmas....
and God bless you where you are today.....
jj
sean
12-20-2002, 12:49 PM
Hi JJ--
Wonderful news--
Hope this brightens up your holiday.
peace on earth
and in space, for that matter
sean
LOST1
12-20-2002, 01:10 PM
JJ Girl-
Made my day to hear from you and your good news, 7 months you been treating? if it has been I am going to get old real quick he he- because it only seems like a couple months at most.
In any case those 60 days will also fly by, and we will have one dead Dragon, huh. no need for Pegasys for you.
I am using your positivity to prepare myself for my adventure with Pegasys, the majority are thinking they got plasebos because the sides are hardly noticable in many.
If we do not see you until after Christmas, Hugs and Kisses to you and yours, have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
Happy Holidays and Be well +
JJ, I remember when I started reading this board, you were approaching 3 months of treatment and my access number was just up to start. I remember how you described your treatment as uncomfortable at times but that you were willing to endure it for the chance of a good outcome that you were really positive about! Dear fellow traveler, Now I am past the three month mark (shot #18 monday) and like you, the labs aren't detecting any virus. Merry Christmas! I wholeheartedly agree with you that it can be uncomfortable but tolerable and worth it. I was a happier person after the first shot. It was like having all the supplies together and taking the first steps of a long uphill journey where relief waited at the end. I knew that even if I didn't clear the virus, I will have given it my best attempt, and that is a positive thing. It is possible that thought is what has kept me in a positive spirit (for the most part) and less prone to depression (i was more depressed not doing anything about the condition)
JJ, you (through your posting) were like my eyes going into this and helped me through the toughest part which was the fear of the medicine. I have a very good feeling that we are going to make it through this and most likely will extinguish some dragon breath, possibly even slay the beast on the first try (with thanks to modern medicine, albiet slow to improve).
Thanks for posting, JJ! You have made my journey lighter by at least half!
Merry Christmas Friends!
And here's to a Happy New Year! Hoping more and more fellow Heppers reach undetectable levels! We are doing our share to at least slow this epidemic. If we don't have the virus, we aren't going to be spreading it!
Best wishes!
Wes
Neil, It sounds like your really getting motivated! GO GET 'EM!
powerman486
12-26-2002, 01:20 PM
what geno type are you?
joann jennings
12-30-2002, 01:51 PM
Wes,,
what wonderful words...and such a blessing to be able to reach out and touch someone...God bless you..
and I agree with you...the longer we can keep it out of our system the better for us....
I just got my viral load count back again and it is still non detectable...I will be off this on Feb 17th...thats my target date...right now I am planning a healthy transition....after 9 months of planning my days around my injection I will be injection free..
the plan is I will be off for 6 months and then we retest...if it is still non detecable than we just test every 6 months....If the viral load returns then I will be a canditate for pegesy...my fibrosis is a stage 2...pegesy is good for people with fibrosis stage...
If this came back would I do this again? You bet....
but I beleive I am going to be able to live hep c free now.....and back to being healthy and living....this interferone stopped me for awhile. I wouldn't change a thing....My doctor was there for me all the time..I took them cookies for Christmas...
Thanks for you kind words....If I can help one, I have helped....
I will continue to stay on board, not as much as I would like but pulling off the board has helped me not get so up and down on my self with others opions...if you know what I mean....take care...continue to fill me in...jj
and Happy New Year to you and yours....
LOST1
12-30-2002, 04:37 PM
JJ -
I for one hope to hear way more from you, miss you girl,
Be Well+
Congratulations Jj! I know what you mean backing away from the boards ,I had to also for a while.I still check in once in a while just to see how everyone is doing !Stay positive & you stay healthy and Hep free!Congratulations!
askherjohn82
01-10-2003, 01:41 PM
great news jj i am so glad for you.....
i can recall when you first started, you have come along way,my best wishes and prayers are with you as well as everyone.
keep the faith,bless you...mj.
