DING DONG..... MY DRAGONS DEAD / Open Post

[Indiana]

Thats right gang, I got my 1 yr post tx PCR results back.......
SVR BABY!! GAME OVER...........I WIN!!
For those who don't remember my stats....Type 1b....850,000 V/L...probably had Hcv for 30 years....No symptoms before starting....just an overwhelming desire to kick some Dragon BUTT!
I did 50 weeks of Peg?Intron combo.
I have posted my reasons for doing tx before. Tx was tough on me but not as bad as some. I consider myself to have been about middle of the road on the sides that came with my tx.
I have NO lasting bad side effects from my tx.
So now we are at the end of my story. I will not test again....at least not for at least 5 years....if then. It has been a LONG road to get to this end point....but HERE I AM! Happy, healthy, excited,and looking towards the future with a renewed optomism that I did not think was possible. I have NO regrets as I look back over it all. I view the whole thing as a positive experience that has helped me in many more ways than just killing the virus. It has changed the way I look at things and shown me how to take the positive things from ANY experience while discounting the negatives. I started tx and have NEVER looked back. I was determined. I believe my positive outlook had a lot to do with my success at this. I studied and learned about Hcv and tx and that took the fear away. I asked a lot of questions here and everywhere. GIPA helped me with my outlook in many areas of concern for me. She is an Angel.
I want to thank ALL of you for EVERYTHING.
I gotta go tip me some cows now!!
Want to be free??  FOLLOW Meeeeeee!!!!!

[Tallblonde]

Wow!  Your news has really inspired me!  Congratulations!!  I'm going to print your post and tuck it away to read later when (or if) I start treament. I already have a file folder labeled "TO READ WHEN DISCOURAGED."  That's where I'll put a copy of your post.

Best wishes to you Indiana.  I'm really happy for your wonderful news.  

Susan

[GreatBird]

That's the very best sort of news. Congrats!

[cuteus]

do you moonwalk when cow tipping?

i hope my dragon is melting....melting .

Be well
Ive

[DH Bill]

Sooo very happy for you!!!! You have been much help to me. Thanks for helping me not to forget my sense of humor. Get on with your life man!
Duuuuh Bill

[DonL]

Fan-f***ing-tastic! You go tip some cows. And thanks for all you've done for us here. You are a mensch.

[Revenire]

That's a great way to start a day: Another dragon dies, another genotype 1 wins. I'm happy you got it man, real happy. You've certainly been an inspiration and source of laughs around here -- and thanks.

Best,

Scott