last shot/wk of riba--mixed feelings

[chellski]

well i took my last shot (48/48) this past sun nite and am finishing up my last week of riba...should be thrilled right? well i am, but also scared...anyone go thru this?  i came to medhelp in 3/05 just after being diagnosed; this has been the most informative, compasionate place.....every person here welcomed me, comforted me, made me laugh, understood me, and most important were with me every step of the way....to cindy & phil, i thank you for giving us this space to journal our feelings, and commiserate with each other....medhelp can be happy, funny, angry, serious, up, down, in otherwords like my life.....you have been such a big part of it....
i now have the worries, will the virus return w/o the meds?  will all my sides leave me? how fast? everyone's different, i know but i know i can come here and read about someone thinking just what i'm wondering, join in a conversation about it...who knows? i'm proud to have finished 48 weeks and don't know how some have tolerated much much more....thanks...michelle

[fishdoc]

in between commercials... NCIS ya know... experience has taught me that pitchforks can be dangerous items especially around youngsters...  it was a long time ago, dammit!!  Just a little scar, didn't even hit a bone....  I am still her friend, 38 years later!!!  

[dyce]

I was just kidding.

[friole]

Michelle - just another chance to send my best wishes.  I know it is going to be hard - you made the committement and followed thru and now it's over -- even if it is the best thing in the world. Don't know what to tell you - you are paving the ground for me. I am just happy for you and your kids.
Kathy

[fishdoc]

I know you were just kidding, and as for the caremark tip, just paying it forward- same info I got here, which really came in handy for me too.  I suspect not too many pharmacys handle interferon.........hope your feeling better, one down, 47 to go...
cheers,
c.

[bobbyullc]

it is great you finished tx but now is the time to celebrate. i am at week 26 and do not know if i can handle 22 more weeks so thanks for your sharing your experiance. get your 6 month pcr and pray for the best. if you have done tx to the fullest you shoud be ok. lol
bobby

[dyce]

Ha I'm glad! I thought I really ticked ya off. Your right , this place is so imfomative. I really doubt I'd started tx if not for all the good advice I've gotten here. Thanks again for your advice.

Dyce