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NOT DETECTED-- One Year Post
Even though I was non-detectible at 9 months post treatment and my ALT seven days ago was 18, still took three VERY deep breaths as my email fax opened what seemed to be in slow motion this morning. One very excellent thing about Quest's "HCV RNA QL TMA" is that they actually present the result in English. Either your lab report says "DECTECTED" or it says "NOT DETECTED" and in BIG CAPITAL LETTERS. In my case it said, "NOT DETECTED". Hopefully, one day all labs will be required to report their results in such a clear fashion when possible.
Stats: 60 year-old former 1B, pre-tx viral load 1.5 million. Treated 54 weeks, 180 Pegasys Some double-dosing and high dose riba between weeks 2 and 5. Non-detectible via Heptimax at week 6. Difficult sides some which still persist. Main regret is that I didn't get a more current biopsy prior to treatment which may have allowed me to watch and wait. Three year old biopsy said stage 3 out of 4 but it was explained to me incorrectly as between stage 3 and 4. A later read of same biopsy slides put the stage between 2 and 3. That said, I'm grateful that my treatment resulted in what now appears to be a very durable SVR as other have not been so lucky and to them I extend my support and prayers.
Goofy and Ina -- You both should be one year post treatment by now. Maybe I missed your posts, but have you guys had your one year post treatment viral loads done yet? I'm sure Ina has, can never tell with the goofy guy :)
Be well,
-- Jim
Stats: 60 year-old former 1B, pre-tx viral load 1.5 million. Treated 54 weeks, 180 Pegasys Some double-dosing and high dose riba between weeks 2 and 5. Non-detectible via Heptimax at week 6. Difficult sides some which still persist. Main regret is that I didn't get a more current biopsy prior to treatment which may have allowed me to watch and wait. Three year old biopsy said stage 3 out of 4 but it was explained to me incorrectly as between stage 3 and 4. A later read of same biopsy slides put the stage between 2 and 3. That said, I'm grateful that my treatment resulted in what now appears to be a very durable SVR as other have not been so lucky and to them I extend my support and prayers.
Goofy and Ina -- You both should be one year post treatment by now. Maybe I missed your posts, but have you guys had your one year post treatment viral loads done yet? I'm sure Ina has, can never tell with the goofy guy :)
Be well,
-- Jim
My congrats and many thanks for your sage advice to the many out here on the web Jim. I'm wishing you many happy and healthy years ahead. You make me glad I finally learned to read. ; )
best,
willy
best,
willy
How awesome! You have been such an inspiration to me, along with your knowledge. You will never know how much your time spent on the pc, answering our questions & giving advice has meant to all of us.
Please keep informing us of your undetectables, and I am sure that they will remain so!
Hopefully we can still gain insight and share our problems with you! Although, you would probably like to wipe this out of your mind. I don't blame you. The roller coaster ride is pretty awful.
Congratulations Jim, you are a one- of -a -kind -special guy!
Sandy
Please keep informing us of your undetectables, and I am sure that they will remain so!
Hopefully we can still gain insight and share our problems with you! Although, you would probably like to wipe this out of your mind. I don't blame you. The roller coaster ride is pretty awful.
Congratulations Jim, you are a one- of -a -kind -special guy!
Sandy
Oh WoW...
Whooo Hooo JIM.... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
I am sooo Happy For You...I always figured you would... (Kind of like a feeling deep down in my heart)... but this just confirms it & truly is the most wonderful news!!!
Way To Go... !!!!
Shish, I almost Missed This as I haven't had much computer time since my oldest daughter moved in, so I don't get to check in everyday anymore... I am sooo Glad I caught this!
Amazing how time fly's once we're OFF TX...
Jim now that you've crossed this major hurdle, I certainly hope you'll stick around....you are one of the most patient people I have ever known, & certainly a valued contributor....you have helped many & given 10 fold back to this community... I just want to Thank-You for all you've done... you deserve a Gold Star!!!
I'm doing the Happy Snoopy Dance for you ... & CONGRATULATIONS Again!
;)
Whooo Hooo JIM.... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
I am sooo Happy For You...I always figured you would... (Kind of like a feeling deep down in my heart)... but this just confirms it & truly is the most wonderful news!!!
Way To Go... !!!!
Shish, I almost Missed This as I haven't had much computer time since my oldest daughter moved in, so I don't get to check in everyday anymore... I am sooo Glad I caught this!
Amazing how time fly's once we're OFF TX...
Jim now that you've crossed this major hurdle, I certainly hope you'll stick around....you are one of the most patient people I have ever known, & certainly a valued contributor....you have helped many & given 10 fold back to this community... I just want to Thank-You for all you've done... you deserve a Gold Star!!!
I'm doing the Happy Snoopy Dance for you ... & CONGRATULATIONS Again!
;)
CONGRATS!!!!!! You are such an inspiration to many in here and your knowledge and advice is always so helpful. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. =)
great news - stay well and enjoy the good news!
(but we're going to have to talk about vl a tad more before I give up that donut)
(but we're going to have to talk about vl a tad more before I give up that donut)
Hi Jim,
It's getting harder and harder for me to even lurk anymore with my new job, but I'm thrilled to have found your post when I logged on tonight. Congratulations on your wonderful news and best wishes for continued good health and much, much happiness!
Warm regards,
Susan
It's getting harder and harder for me to even lurk anymore with my new job, but I'm thrilled to have found your post when I logged on tonight. Congratulations on your wonderful news and best wishes for continued good health and much, much happiness!
Warm regards,
Susan
Whoo Whooo! Thank goodness for your UND! Of course, I had no doubt that this would happen, it still feels great to get this final test to reassure you. You have been so great to everyone here and done so much to help us all, I sure hope you aren't going anywhere (except maybe the Sushi Bar to meet Jack). I sure want you to never go away from us. For me, now that I am not on tx, it sort of feels like I have a family here and even if a dr. said I was clear for life, I wouldn't want to leave. Congrats Jim, let me know how those implants go....
To NYgirl; I don't see you today and I hope you are doing well. Wow, you and Jim were one of the first people to greet me here, over a year ago. I will never forget that. I have not given up on your SVR and I believe everyone here is rooting for that UND re test!
To NYgirl; I don't see you today and I hope you are doing well. Wow, you and Jim were one of the first people to greet me here, over a year ago. I will never forget that. I have not given up on your SVR and I believe everyone here is rooting for that UND re test!
Just want to thank everyone for the congratulations and nice words. As mentioned, the non-detectible was expected based on prior testing, but still a relief and certainly a benchmark test that pretty much locks in SVR based on what I've read. Regarding Ina and the Almonds -- actually temporarily stopped eating all nuts (or associating with them for that matter) as I have cut down on insoluable fiber in general. Good luck with your acupuncture and do let me know how it works out. I assume they offered you Chinese herbs and you declined.
My hope and prayers for all those with this difficult disease, whether treating or not.
Be well,
-- Jim
My hope and prayers for all those with this difficult disease, whether treating or not.
Be well,
-- Jim
Hey Jim!
Well, this confirms what we pretty much knew already, huh? Man, I wish you good health for the remainder, and hope your post-Tx issues self-resolve soon for you. It has been a pleasure to treat with you, and your hard-earned knowledge regarding all things HCV continues to be much appreciated by so many here.
Take real good care, my friend, and stay in touch
Well, this confirms what we pretty much knew already, huh? Man, I wish you good health for the remainder, and hope your post-Tx issues self-resolve soon for you. It has been a pleasure to treat with you, and your hard-earned knowledge regarding all things HCV continues to be much appreciated by so many here.
Take real good care, my friend, and stay in touch
I expected nothing less than undetectable from you, but it is still good to hear! Congratulations!!!! :)
I keep forgetting to tell you, the acupuncturist said, that some otherwise healthy people can get get intestinal upset from almonds, like cramps, gas, bloating. Can't remember the name, but some chemical is in almonds that does not agree with all of us.
Maybe you eat too many almonds.
Oh, and people with diverticulosis should avoid them, is supposed to make the condition worse.
Now don't harp on me, I am only the messenger.
Ina
Maybe you eat too many almonds.
Oh, and people with diverticulosis should avoid them, is supposed to make the condition worse.
Now don't harp on me, I am only the messenger.
Ina
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You went through soooooo much and have come a very long way. Looks like SVR!! for you.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Cajun
CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You went through soooooo much and have come a very long way. Looks like SVR!! for you.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Cajun
Fantastic! Totally expected and predictable, but that doesn't make it any less fantastic. Man that's GOT to be an awesome feeling. 1 year post and NONE DETECTED - you're in the clear for good, now you just gotta figure out what you wanna be when you grow up. ;-)
CONGRATS GUYS!!!
Jim, what a relief... the final year test!!! you must be so relieved... "YOU" are cured!!!
YIPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREEEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mine is comming up and i'm extreemly nervous... i havent' had one since 5 months post tx... yikes!!!!!
i figure i'm not retreating for a year anyway soooo i don't want to know...
but now it's time!
lol... think?
any day...really...no for sure... i will really... yep...maybe next week...lol... for real...this time for sure...no really....me scared?...no... no... not at all...
lol
MIKE,CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!! ;o)
i hope you are doing well my friend... i sure do miss you and the daily chatting... it's always so nice to hear from you!!!!! i hope everything is well and the family...
luv ya and God's blessing to you!!!
sandi
Jim, what a relief... the final year test!!! you must be so relieved... "YOU" are cured!!!
YIPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREEEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mine is comming up and i'm extreemly nervous... i havent' had one since 5 months post tx... yikes!!!!!
i figure i'm not retreating for a year anyway soooo i don't want to know...
but now it's time!
lol... think?
any day...really...no for sure... i will really... yep...maybe next week...lol... for real...this time for sure...no really....me scared?...no... no... not at all...
lol
MIKE,CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!! ;o)
i hope you are doing well my friend... i sure do miss you and the daily chatting... it's always so nice to hear from you!!!!! i hope everything is well and the family...
luv ya and God's blessing to you!!!
sandi
Just want to thank everyone for the nice words and especially to New York Girl for the laugh and compliment. What can be better than trying to save the world every Monday night? Speaking of which, NY's mention of "Jack" made me think of how one episode of "24" might play if JmJack was on treatment. LOL. (See next post but if you're not familiar and current with the TV show "24", it probably won't make a whole lot of sense.)
As to "MyOwn's" question on when I'll test next, I really don't know. Maybe in a year, maybe not, but knowing myself I probably will even though it probably is not necessary unless something like liver enzymes seem to go awry. And speaking of enzymes, I get them checked as part of a normal health panel that includes cholesterol, etc, so for better or worse, I'll be seeing those results somewhat frequently especially if I go on statins or other meds that may require some liver enzyme monitoring.
And lastly, to New York Girl, who many of us haven't given up on her SVR. Hopefully, on re-test, we can give her back her customary "WOO HOO" that she has given to so many of us. Don't know about me being the Jack Bauer of treatment, but she is def the WonderWoman.
As to "MyOwn's" question on when I'll test next, I really don't know. Maybe in a year, maybe not, but knowing myself I probably will even though it probably is not necessary unless something like liver enzymes seem to go awry. And speaking of enzymes, I get them checked as part of a normal health panel that includes cholesterol, etc, so for better or worse, I'll be seeing those results somewhat frequently especially if I go on statins or other meds that may require some liver enzyme monitoring.
And lastly, to New York Girl, who many of us haven't given up on her SVR. Hopefully, on re-test, we can give her back her customary "WOO HOO" that she has given to so many of us. Don't know about me being the Jack Bauer of treatment, but she is def the WonderWoman.
Bill to Chloe: Where's JmJack? We've got a terrorist in holding who needs to be tortured right away to get the secret nuclear disarm code or the whole world will blow up in ten minutes.
Cloe: Jack's in the ER. Seems he overdosed on Ribavirin again.
Bill: We need Jack now. Get Milo and see if we have any assault teams in the vicinity armed with Procrit.
Chloe: Bill, I can't seem to find Milo.
Bill: I just saw him with Nadia.
Chloe: Morris just did a heat scan of CTU and two bodies seem to be in the gun closet. The computer has shown a definite match for Milo and Nadia.
Bill: Can you get any video?
Chloe: Bill, you're a dirty old man, but I did send Morris into the closet to extract Milo.
Bill: Hurry Chloe, we've got only five minutes before the world blows up.
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Chloe: I think JimJack's coming in the door now.
Bill: JmJack, where the h*ll have you been. You only have two minutes left to save the world.
JmJack: Sorry Bill, but I had to break treatment protocol and take the whole d**n bottle of ribavirin and ended up in the ER again. If there's one thing I hate more than terrorists it's the d*mn virus.
Bill: We can catch up later on your HCV stories laterJack, but right now you only have thirty seconds left to torture the terrorist so the world won't blow up. The torture kit had been sent to holding.
Jack: Don't need the torture kit. Got something better.
Bill: What's that, JmJack.
Jack: A syringe full of Pegasys.
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