When were you infected? If it was longer than six months ago then you are now chronically infected. I don't understand about six weeks, it makes no sense. But six weeks won't matter here or there regardless.
I would listen to my doctor, not rush into treatment. but it also depends on how high your viral load is, whether your liver enzymes are up, etc.
I am a 3a, have been for about 10 years (that I know of) and have a VERY LOW count, no symptoms, etc. However, I just signed up to be a research rat in order to help others and hopefully kill the dragon myself.