End of Treatment! Celebration!!

I thought I would share my husband blog post from today, I would imagine that many of you who have completed tx, are in the middle of tx, or are about to embark on tx can relate.  You all have my undying respect. - Heather

Week 24 - Celebrate - Shift Happens...

Just took my last dose of Ribavirin. Right up to the last dose, this particular med made me feel anxious almost every time I took it, and always more in the afternoon. Never did figure that out, but this whole regimen has so many random quirks that I gave up trying to explain anything.

SO, it’s done. No more pills. No more shots. Phew! Now what?

First thing I will do is to make myself stop and celebrate the fact that I got through this treatment. It has been an accomplishment and before any of us go forward at all, I think we need to stop for a moment and celebrate the victory. It’s what I imagine standing on top of Everest must feel like, knowing that it may be a long walk back, but that you made it to the top. Relish the moment. Thank your body and your doctors, your meds, your family, and your support team. Don’t let it go too quickly. Savor the moment. You deserve it. We all deserve it.

Now, no matter what you think of going through this treatment, it is a line of delineation between the decades with a virus; and the start of decades without it. Feels like a half-way point, although I really don’t think living to 114 would be too desirable on any level. It seems like a good time to re-assess, re-evaluate, and start over. Time for some changes. Time for a shift.  

[dontworry_behappy1]

That is really wonderful. :):):)

[Ironpony]

I am so happy for you and your husband! Congratulations for ending tx and for doing so well:) let us know when he SVR's!!!!!


best wishes,
Laura

[flcyclist]

Congrats to you and your hubby for getting through tx.  Now time to let the body readjust and slowly get back to normal.  It will take some time, so enjoy every day he feels just a little bit better.

[stormy456]

Thanks, I continue to use you as inspiration with your crazy long bike rides, even during tx.  Amazing...

[rivll]

Wonderful news. Congratulations to both of you!

[orphanedhawk]

My suggestion to anyone finishing treatment is to treat yourself to a good massage. After all those months of tension, the release both physical and mental is delicious. Ahhhhh. . . .

[1swimmer]

Feeling a little teary eyed; Thanx for sharing the good news and great perspective. Just what I needed.
C

[BoceprevirGal]

I'm doing the Happy Dance for you and your Hubs!
   Also, very interesting blog entry, with excellent observations, I would like to check it out in it's entirety, if it's not private?
  

[ninjamonkey]

Thanks for posting this!

[belle19]

very nice!  thank you for posting it.  best wishes to you both,  belle

[LookingForward12]

So happy for you both! It is a milestone for sure!

[Revalation]

Thanks, for sharing your very good news.

I wish you both much happiness in the future.

I'll be praying for SVR and a long and healthy future.

Bless your courage and strength to get through tx.

Now Celebrate!!!

Reva