How far are you willing to go?

[mycoldfeet]

I was a paramedic and contracted Hep C, when I found out I had it, started treatment of interferon and ribavirin for 48 weeks, had a little break but found out I relapsed. (Not a good feeling). Started a second time for 72 weeks this time, but insurance wouldn't pay but for 24 more weeks, got with Roche and they agreed to give me my Meds for free, so I ended up with 96 weeks worth of meds, my gastro said no need to stop at 72 if I still got free meds coming, so Friday I took the last of 96 weeks worth so with a 3 month break I have been on this **** for a grand total of 144 weeks, for a 54 y/o man it's been a trying time. Now comes the waiting game again, but whatever the outcome, I would do it again for my family. Wonder how long the fog will last after all this time...LOL will let you know.

[portann]

wow!

144 weeks!

I am only into my eleventh week. There are times when I think it's gone fast but just as many when I feel fed up. I think my husband feels exactly the same.

How on earth did you hang in there? Determination to beat it, no doubt. :)

[Bill1954]

I remember you kicking around here too. Good stuff finishing up… I ran 56 weeks, relapsed, and then went the 96. Finished up on July 18. You might want to sign the guest book, so we can keep track of each other’s progress. Here’s the address; if you like, bookmark this page, and fill in results as you go forward:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/410633

Much luck to you—

Bill

[mycoldfeet]

Thanks, that is what I wanted, to let people know they can finish it, like they say you can't win if you don't play.

[mycoldfeet]

Hey, I remember you too, hope everthing is going ok with you, I was just waiting to have something new to say, still don't LOL maybe in a few months of holding my breath.

[Isobella]

Wow!  144 weeks....you must have a heck of a family!!!    I'm on day 5.  Week 6 looks far off, I cannot imagine 144!!!

That is awesome.  Inspiring.  

On to SVR...you've certainly worked hard for it!!

All the best to you and your family.

Isobella

[FlGuy]

I remember you.  Congratulations for coming out the other end.  Hope you got it this time.