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Last Shot!!
Tonight at 9:10 !! When I came home from work, my sons had flowers for me, home made cookies, a nice card, dinner and had cleaned the house. I read the first page of my journal which documented the fear and horror of being diagnosed with Acute HCV. I had lost touch with just how angry, humiliated, devastated, and scared I was.
You were the first people I reached out to and you put the diagnosis, treatment, emotional and social issues in perspective for me. You made me take a deep breath and see the reality of the situation. I will never forget what you, this forum have given me. I know the Riba is left but it seems anticlimactic as opposed to "THE SHOTS."
To those who are new, keep your heads up, there will be a beginning, a middle, and an END. Before you know it, the medication will become routine. It will be part of your life, but not the focus of it. Embrace your family and friends. Ask for help. Let someone do something for you - it's hard but let them. they want to.
You will be okay.
Love and thanks to you all,
Anne
You were the first people I reached out to and you put the diagnosis, treatment, emotional and social issues in perspective for me. You made me take a deep breath and see the reality of the situation. I will never forget what you, this forum have given me. I know the Riba is left but it seems anticlimactic as opposed to "THE SHOTS."
To those who are new, keep your heads up, there will be a beginning, a middle, and an END. Before you know it, the medication will become routine. It will be part of your life, but not the focus of it. Embrace your family and friends. Ask for help. Let someone do something for you - it's hard but let them. they want to.
You will be okay.
Love and thanks to you all,
Anne
CONGRATULATIONS, I hope your journey back to the real world will be an easy one. That was a Great thing your sons did.
Congratulations on the last shot. What a great feeling, huh? Wishing you a quick rebound and that SVR post in about six months time!!
Pam
Pam
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Can anything feel better than inserting the LAST syringe into the the syringe plastic container thingy!? Very soon you will be popping your last Riba as well! Another great feeling! And soon you will start to get yourself back which is a gift that keeps on giving! Every single day as I'm learning! You fought hard and kept going even with the HGB issues! You're one tough lady!!
June :)
June :)
Congratulations Anne. I am looking forward to hearing your svr in 24 weeks. You did it!
-Dave
-Dave
CONGRATULATIONS, it is indeed such a relief when you reach that last shot! It must have been so awesome to come home and have such a wonderful present from your sons, I am sure they were there for you all along through your treatment. I too had tears in my eyes when I read your comment.
How long were you on the treatment?
At times, when I wonder how long my study will be, I tell myself that if it goes past 24 weeks, I will stop. It has been unbearable this time around, and the anemia is the worst for me. No Prep-H for me though!
Congratulations again on finishing your tx, best wishes and the best of health!
How long were you on the treatment?
At times, when I wonder how long my study will be, I tell myself that if it goes past 24 weeks, I will stop. It has been unbearable this time around, and the anemia is the worst for me. No Prep-H for me though!
Congratulations again on finishing your tx, best wishes and the best of health!
Congratulations and continued good health!! Your are so blessed to have such wonderful sons. The thought of their sweet gestures brought tears to my eyes.
Oh what lovely children you have Annie! Congrats on being finished...now we just wait for your SVR...always waiting for something with this disease huh?
You know the chili powder might make you forget the other anal issues with incevik lol, needed that laugh, thank you ma'am...:)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Do keep us posted on your upcoming check ups for SVR
so HAPPY for you!!! you have a great family who obviously supported you thru your whole process. you're one lucky lady. and you give me hope to see the light at the end! thank you so much. belle
it sounds like the folks on Inci ..already feel like there is chili powder in ...something :)
Thank you all for your way too kind comments and back at ya!!!
BTW - I forgot to mention one other coping mechanism for the newer folks.
When your Hemoglobin drops so far you can no longer dance, PUT CHILI POWDER IN YOUR PREPARATION H !! That will get ya going. Ha ha ha
XXXOOO
BTW - I forgot to mention one other coping mechanism for the newer folks.
When your Hemoglobin drops so far you can no longer dance, PUT CHILI POWDER IN YOUR PREPARATION H !! That will get ya going. Ha ha ha
XXXOOO
+24 Anne! :) Great "last shot" story. Congrats to you for tackling this situation - a diagnosis of acute Hep C infection - with grace and courage and for getting through six months of treatment. You'll be here awhile because we'll need to know your results after treatment! It's looking good, Anne and wishing you a speedy recovery and full steam ahead!
Trish
Trish
What wonderful kids you must have. Your story is bound to be a comfort to many who are freshly diagnosed. I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much for sharing such raw emotion!! AND so happy that you are at the end of your journey!!! Congratulations!!! As someone that is at the very beginning of my journey I so appreciate your encouragement!! I haven't been to the Hepatolgist yet, so I don't know what VL or stage is, but regardless, I do there is a journey ahead. Thanks Anne!!
Vann
Vann
God bless you! You obviously raised your kids right. That is one of the sweetest things I have ever heard. Congrats on your last shot. I am going to share your post with my family, in part to let them know the wealth of emotions this virus and tx puts us through, but also to let them know how SUPER helpful this forum has been to so many. I love that there is a celebration at the end!! I look forward to that part of the journey:) BeeBlessed!
What awesome boys you have! Brought a big tear of happiness to my eye. Please let them know how much we love them for what they did for you! Congratulations! Carry on Dragon Slayer!
Tears in my eyes reading this. Soooooo happy for you and what a wonderful family you have. I have said this to many times on this forum, but I dont know what I would have done without it. I spent so many days worrying wondering, being humiliated by this "thing" only to "Thank God" have found out I was not alone. That all these people just like me are sick. AND now here another finishing treatment and lived to tell the story. I havent started and wont until I see my dr. next month but I know NOW because of all you wonderful people sharing good bad and ugly stories I too can do this and I will. Again Congrats and now enjoy your life FREE of HEP C :)
Hi Anne, so I have decieded to start the treatment in Oct, 2011 and I have been scared, however people here have answered so many questions for me and it is very comforting to know that we have someone to go to if needed. I just wanted to tell you that your post is very encouraging to me and that it is one that I will keep in mind throughout my treatment.
Especially what you said, "To those who are new, keep your heads up, there will be a beginning, a middle, and an END."
Thank you so much for sharing.....
Becki
Especially what you said, "To those who are new, keep your heads up, there will be a beginning, a middle, and an END."
Thank you so much for sharing.....
Becki
How sweet are those boys of yours! Good news for you congratulations, and you give this newbie hope as well, so proud for you! :) anne
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