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[honey1616]

Checking into let you know,,,,My PCR is showing no virus at 3 months!  That was a very emotional phone call because I have been on pins and needles lately and the relief is wonderful. I know I still have a ways to go but am just happy I made it to the first marker. Gives me much hope!  I had read so much this past year that I feel like I can write a book on hep and all the ups and downs LOL  I'm sure so many can relate.  I knew the odds for geno 1's is about 50% but for the ones that know me well,,,My husband had it and we were treating together so I always in back of my mind,,,,thought the chances of both of us clearing together might even be slimmer.  I didn't know what we would do if one cleared and other didn't because we both knew so well what this disease can do to you mentally. It can consume every thought at times and so much research!  For those that are treating now or fixing to start,,,,I am,,,,no wait,,,I WAS a geno 1A,,,,Viral load 8.5 million, no symptoms before starting other then tired at times,, 5'5,,130,,,Lost 10lbs on tx.  Dr never ordered a biopsy so have no idea of status of liver.  The tx at times was the pits and towards end,,,,I had terrible rash that took forever to clear.  We both stayed optimistic all the way and carried on doing our regular duties,,work etc so not to dwell on bad days.  The tx does work and this alone gives much hope to all out there.  Thank you,,,,Thank you to everyone for being here and listening and researching and advice.  It got me through day by day.

[twotells]

Your stories made my day.  I'm so happy for both of you and for your families too.  No, it wasn't easy (understatement), but all the trials and the sides will fade.  God bless you both,  Dave

[Oreos]

Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another 1A on the road to being "FORMER 1A!"

Your news makes my day.  Best wishes and enjoy the celebration.

[dutch_boy]

You both are such an inspiration.  This forum has been so helpful to me.....such a wealth of knowledge and information......but the REAL inspiration comes from stories of success like both of yours.  YOU are the reason I can face this treatment as I enter my 12/48 weeks and the fact that you are #1's gives me hope as I am a #4...also difficult to treat.  Bravo to you both (and to your husband Honey!).... ENJOY your new "freedom".....life and health is precious as we all know. You are an inspiration!
My best to you both,
Scott

[DonL]

You can't imagine how happy I am for you. (Oh, perhaps you can.) I know it was a long hard road for you and your husband, but you made it. I promised to be here for you at the end with a bottle of sparkling cider and here it is. Go out and live your life.

[Laika]

I am so happy for you!  Your kind heart has been all over this forum during the time I've been here, and I've appreciated and enjoyed your posts.

Laika

[bon_vivant]

Whow Yet Another Nasty Virus Bites the Dust!!!

Congratulations are in order for you too...

I went to post to honey & there were only two post there, by the time I got side tracked & hit that post button, your's appeared.... Didn't mean to leave you out, had I of seen it, I would have included you you!

Now this just adds a double whammy of terrific news for the day!

I always enjoy this kind of news, wish we could get to hear them everyday, but it offers hope to those behind ya'll, & kind of makes the sx of tx... all worth while!

Way To Go DollFace..... Congratulations!