Three weeks post treatment

I promised several of you that I would keep you posted on how things were going since completing treatment on October 20th. I started treatment at 206lbs and ended at 169lbs. This morning I was at 181lbs. No more headaches, patience is back, thinking is clear, walked several miles of trails this past weekend in the mountains, energy is coming back strong, actually fell asleep saturday during a football game for the first natural nap in a year,legs and hips have stopped hurting. Feel really good right now and starting to forget certain things about the problems of treatment. Won't know if I am clear for a while yet but this was just to let you folks know that in a short time I have started feeling well and sides are going, going and hopefully gone. You have my prayers and thoughts. Dale

[links1999]

Glad to hear that as I am likely to start treatment in Dec. Thanks for sharing.

[I Will Be There]

That is wonderful Dale! I am so glad to hear that. Hope you continue to feel better and gain strenghth!!!

[mkeela]

Oh thank you for letting everyone know. I am so glad to hear this news. Bless you, bless you, bless you!!!

[NYgirl]

Wow - I'd love to say you sound like you're back to your old self but........we never knew you until treatment!   ;-P

Thank you for the great post.  I can't WAIT for the day when I can say I "forget" about the rigors of treatment and don't mean cause of brain fog!

Dale - you keep it up.  We all love you and hope you continue to keep us updated. You lift up our hearts with such good news so KEEP IT COMING!

[mikesimon]

It's great to hear that you're feeling better. Now, just watch your diet or you'll be at the overeating section of the board. Good luck Dale. Mike

[rosygirl]

Thanks for keeping us updated.  I have 12 more weeks of treatment and just talked to the Roche nurse about what to expect after treatment.  She said the interferon stays in your system for 30 days and the ribavirin can stay there for 70 days to 6 months.  So it's good to hear you are feeling well so soon.  There is hope for all of us.

[Forseegood]

this is soooo great Dale, always good to hear of people getting better and better...and better....ha ha! be well...

[cajunlady]

I am soooo glad you posted this information.  I have 2 shots left and all I worry about these days are the lasting sides.  I started having fears of them never going away.  I hate this tx so much and it gets really hard to stay the course when you are so close to the end.  

It is so good to hear you have everything so far coming back to normal.  NOW THAT"S A FUNNY WORD,  NORMAL.  At this point, I really do not know what that is anymore.  I can not wait to feel that again. I have started on my treadmill, but very slow and with no incline, then I will go from there.  My legs hurt too much to push to fast.

C O N G R A D U L A T I O N S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Keep us posted on your next pcr.

Great New, I'll bet you are like on top of the world these days.  

Cajun

[Sally01]

I am so happy for you.  I am kind of new to the forum and have not "met" you but it is encouraging to hear the hope.  Thanks

[Lady E]

Awesome!! Glad you are getting stronger every day!!!!
Please keep us updated!!
-E

[strator]

Wow that is great news Dale, know you had some rough times there on tx and I'm glad your feeling better. Hey I've put on a whopping 15 lbs, so I'm up to 130 since stopping 3mos ago...unfortunately though I've grown an addiction to a nightly 2 bowls of ice cream covered in jello /wfruit slices, plus whatever else I can  vacumn down the gullet from the fridge. Just told the kid I might have to add workin out to work..the belly feels a little jello-ie itself.
Be Well,
Don

[Pauly Boy]

Great news!!! I love a happy ending. Happy to hear you're getting back to " normal" again. I'm just about 2 weeks out of tx as well, your thread is a shot in the arm, so to speak... I'm noticing some changes as well. The one thing that hasn't returned yet is my appetite, but that will come in time. Sending you good vibes out for your future lab results. Keep killin' those little critters...   Pauly

[Pdilly]

Glad you came back and gave us such uplifting news.   It is so nice to hear when someone is svr and is actually improving in health in leaps and bounds.   Congrats.   Do keep us posted.  This friday I will complete the first 1/3 of my tx.  Sounds fast but at time....no not really.

[couldn't think of a nickname]

I am so happy things are going well for you, especially with the symptoms.
I hope your future pcr's are clear, and you can enjoy a post-hcv life.

[dyce]

Dude, that is the best news I've heard in a while and I'm so happy for you!!!

I still got 11 more shots and many days have gleaned your comments about the sx's you were having, now this news.

It's a blessing to hear and the dyce is proud to know such a strong person!!

Congrats. guy and keep living!

[Kalio1]

That is so encouraging. Thanks for the update. You had it rough, what a joy to know you are up for hikes!
At this point in my tx, this kind of news is what keeps me going.

[beamishboy]

wow & gadzooks!..sounds like you are truly enjoying post-trx..WAy to go..and thanks for the update..was just askin the dyceman couple posts up about your whereabouts..my leg&shoulders still hurt,but i've been rode hard&put away wet too many times!..still&all,i'm feelin bettr most everyday....best part of trx'n is FINISHING!well that an SVR.......Keep us posted & Have lots of fun my memphis man-Way To Go!!

[returntosender]

At 4 pounds a week, you will be a whopping 280 by your SVR!  Do I smell pro contract?  Show me the money!  Seriously, nice to see you recovering so well.  Hope it straight lines to SVR.

[bobbyullc]

atta boy.

[illo]

Great to hear!  New like this helps quite a bit.
Keep us posted.  Your experiences will help others.

[Cindy10]

Thats great news, I am really happy for you. I cant wait for the leg & hip pain to go away, you give me hope!

[anise]

We  ended treatment about the same time.  I ended on Oct. 25th.  Although I think you did 48 weeks.  Luckily I only did 24 weeks.  I am also recovering for the effects of treatment.  Anyone that can get through this is a hero in my eyes.

Congratulations on feeling better and hiking.  Looking to hear about your PCR.