EOT day it is... congratulations to you, SF!!  

Time to celebrate... with a super duper, extra large banana split, with all the toppings!!!  

Congratulations SF for the EOT!  Harvoni Sweet Tooth?  I have it.  I'm not normally a sweets person, but lately I'm loving the jelly beans and Milk Duds at night.  It's to balance the kale shakes I make in the morning......

Woo Hoo EOT for SF.

Thank you,

This is what I am counting on but first some blood work and an ultra sound. I have never had a single HVC VL done since prior to treatment. I will update with the results of course.

Way to go SF! Time now to live your life with HCV being just a memory. Job well done. Congrats!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SHADOWFAX!!!!  

You did it! Now you move on to the "Post Treatment" Train.

                                          >>>>>EOT<<<<<

********************* DAY 84 / EOT   **********************

I can't believe it, I just swallowed my last pill at 9am, just a few minutes ago.

Sometimes the light's all shinin' on me,
Other times I can barely see.
Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it's been....

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-- Edited by wmlj1960 on Monday 2nd of May 2016 02:31:59 AM

You forgot cookies, brownies and cinnamon rolls ... I figure if I have to bake them myself it will slow me down some ... lol

... with the added benefit of no preservatives or or other unknown substances that I can't pronounce.

D

But, but, Dave   We do it out of love! Love for ice cream, donuts and fries 

AND PIZZA... 

http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/t61991990/sov-riba-eot-just-sayin-hi/?page=1#comment-62073982

Hey SF has just got The Infamous, "Harvoni Sweet Tooth" going. Toward the end of my Tx the Sov/ Riba had the same effect ... but TIG!! ... Well, I NEVER ... How could you?

First the grease, now this ... I feel so betrayed ...

Dave

Hi,

No Dave will be fine with it! .. almost!

Hey SF,

A banana split sounds great right now. I have to warn you that Dave is going to be all over you for that! Next time just say you threw it in a blender with some Kale and call it a Banana Kale smoothie (don't mention ice cream, fudge or caramel) and he'll approve. It'll be our little secret... We have to keep you both smiling, lol! 

Thank you everyone and I suppose you are all correct.

I just had some healthy food so I feel a bit better now ... no wait, It was a Banana Split that I had coupons for (2 for 1) and today was the last day   Canucks going to be annoyed at the very least

Changed my toppings to hot caramel,  hot fudge and chocolate! ** goes looking for a snack to wash it down with!

SF

Hey SF,

feelings aren't facts, they just are. So whatever it is, it will pass and you will get through it. You have handled it and more! Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Hey SF,

Not to worry, you'll be glad to be finished soon enough, for now just roll with whatever you are feeling ...

You're almost there, that's a Good thing 

Happy for ya ...

Dave

Hey SF,

Trust me, the last days of treatment are full of mixed emotions. You're ending a battle that you desperately want to win, but won't be certain of (on paper anyway) for 12 more weeks. But, that shouldn't prevent you from focusing on the positive. You have done great all the way through and that is an excellent indication of the final outcome. Realize the excellent rates of success and grasp it, hold on to that. You have every reason to be happy that Monday is the last of it and we're ready to celebrate the day with you! Don't allow any measure of doubt to cloud the bright days ahead. You did it and as I tell everyone:

"Carpe Diem" Seize the day.... 

Pretty exciting SF! You have fought a great battle! You deserve some chill time from the Meds and that is coming up soon now.

Great job!

JimmyK

Two days left! After Monday's pill that is EOT.

I am sort of sitting here and I should be excited. I should be something but I am just numb to it all.

I am so happy to be finished so possibly some of these feelings will go away and I will feel good about it all as I should

I will post again later and thanking everyone for their support through all of this.

SF

I saw Syd waving at ya Jimmy!  WOOOOOOO-WOOOOOOO!!!

Hiya Sid,

From way back here next to the caboose the train went around a curve and I could see you sitting way up front, hanging out the window, and I could have sworn I heard you do a Woooooooo Woooooo as we passed that real neat rock formation.

It was not nausea at all. Just could not get comfortable and a reminiscent Riba shadow over me. That I believe is crazy as I stopped taking that December 29th and that was five months in the rear view mirror so who knows? 

One thing I am not is overwhelmed concerning the 154 days and roughly 22 hours remaining. (LOL).

Carol now has 29 of 84 remaining and that went FAST! So no big deal. September 30 is just up ahead!

JimmyK

Liking that lazy train of thoughts you're having Canuck.

Are you feeling better today Jimmy? Was it nausea or just feeling overwhelmed by the number of days left? Well I'm here to tell you that all good (and bad) (and not so bad) things come to an end.

I have finally cracked open my final sheet of sovaldi - treatment's meant to end on May 27 but I think tabs may run out a few days before that - who knows... A few down the central heating vent? A boogeyman crept in and took a couple because they look like something else? I'm not sure but honest to God, when I look out the small window at the front of this carriage, I could swear I can see - only when the train's on a bend mind you - and only when i squint very purposely - a sign that says Treatment Finito.

And Jimmy, looking behind me- this train's one hell of a long one - and I know you and Carolyn are coming along right behind me.

Take care,

Syd

Somebody brought up "islands"?

Like ... as in stranded on an island?, lost on a deserted island?, uh,oh - love analogies ... gets me to thinking on things like "riba island", "harvoni islands", gilligans island, strangers in the night briefly drawn together intersecting in train stations all boarding dif. trains (islands), glimpses of faces passing in cars speeding by (like that neat pic Syd drew), "no man is an island", and ... for some of us ... it all started (so innocently) ... with "just a 3 hour to-ur?!!

Never mind - I'm jes day dreamin', out loud, and not even operating on riba or havoni timezone!  C.

Sydhanrahan wrote:

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Ohh jimmy,

now you're making me feel bad....only joshen.

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 Please forgive me sis, I would never want to make you feel bad. I had somewhat of a less than stellar day yesterday and the gift of gab flew the coop.

It was odd too. Off and on. One minute I was fine and then next thing I knew I was running for more water. LOL Glad I only have 155 days left! LOL

JimmyK

Ohh jimmy,

now you're making me feel bad....only joshen.

Hey hey hey Canuck, 

I'm  just an innocent bystander here. It's that Jimmy who's the culprit fair and square. I think you can get a measure of the man when he admits to cleaning out his fish tank and makes no mention of a Sonny reunion. Sonny took the fall for him during his darkest Easter egg pilfering days. In return he met the fish.

Furthermore, Mick Jagger is an old hero of mine. It's been hard watching him slowly metamorphose from lithe sex god to anorexic, wrinkled up geriatric. I've coped - until I heard jumping Jack Flash today and realised that there are those so depraved out there that they can hear "it's a gas, gas, gas" and, instead of turning reverentially to the sixties, make sordid farty jokes. 

Its a crying shame - is it the Harvoni messing with the man's moral compass or is he just starting to show his true colours? 

Syd 

I'm 3 days behind Jimmy.  I do 3.5 miles on treadmill most days.  Earphones and good music a must!  I didn't feel I had brain fog in the past, but did feel sometimes that I had symptoms of ADD.  I feel now (Day 8) that my focus has improved.  I even think numbness at bottom of my feet is improving.  It may be all in my head, but that's OK!

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JimmyK wrote:

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Canuck wrote:

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So ... I wonder now, given the new fart calendar math rules, how do you measure 157 Harvoni days??

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 Elementary my dear sister.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Testing 1, 2, 3, umm Testing

Okay,okay, I'll keep wearing whatever it was you gave me and you know, if you're going show up and clean this nasty tank, I'll damn sure be looking out the window. I'll even sing that corny song for you if it makes a difference and I'll even flip over and dance once you finish! 45 rpm ought to be fast enough....

Glad there are no 30 minute elliptical routines in your near future. Low impact for now!

Who the heck brought up the topic of Harvoni farts!!

OMG!! 8 days equals one week and a fart!!

Now, what kinda math is this for innocent ole SF! And Tig!, dredging up the underwear thing (yet again!), and ... he draws in dating and  the sweet aroma of success?!, just for good measure?? Good grief! I blame this base digression squarely on Syd and Tig, who seem to be very strangely cavorting bedfellows of late, and well ... maybe we can blame Jimmy, just a little bit, for getting this all started when he lost his pants a while back. What is the matter with people around here, taking drugs, partying in various states of undress, burning stuff up, getting wet, littering, scraping slime off stuff, hangovers, no one sure anymore on how to count!!!!?? There has GOT to be something wrong with us people!! Oh ... ya, I forgot ...  

So ... I wonder now, given the new fart calendar math rules, how do you measure 157 Harvoni days??

Otherwise, jeesh, were all doing purdy dern good eh?  C.

Good going Jimmy!

Nice song!

7 days to go and I got my lab req's for my first EOT HVC VL and HBV VL to make sure all is well. ETA one week plus a few days for lab and results? Probably three.

Oh man. I hope I did not leave the wrong impression on the Elliptical. 30 minutes ain't happening and a straight 10 would likely result in a call to 911. LOL

I jump on it for about two minutes between sets on The Bow-Flex.

With regard to me cleaning your tank and "....but I'll wait for your cleaning service to arrive before tackling that."

By all means, you wait right there brother. Sounds like the flipside of "Do you wanna Dance".

LOL

Yes Dave get on the bike. It is a different ride now brother!

YO Bro,

Good on you for getting out there and rocking the elliptical! 30 minutes of that is a good workout. Don't go pulling a muscle now, it mght take a long time to heal. Remember your body and metabolism have a lot to do right now. Reserve some of that inner strength for squashing Dragons. Nice and steady progress should be the plan and done on a conservative level. Just a thought... 

The music is probably behind your motivation to move. Nikki Sixx will do that to you! Just put on your skull cap before you get close to any walls with that music rockin. I don't think you would last too long if you start head banging now!

Now if you get really bored, I've got a 40 gallon aquarium that could really use cleaning. I'll save it for you! Don't even have fish in it now, just water. Need to replace the noisy powerheads and get the bio filter going and restock it. All in good time, but I'll wait for your cleaning service to arrive before tackling that. Across the Gulf is still the shortest route. There must be a boat passing by your place soon. At least that's what the Weather Channel said...

Remember to stay hydrated! Exercising now will demand even higher levels of hydration. Don't fall behind. Hi to Carol, hope she's doing well. You're both doing a great job, keep it up!

Great Stuff Jimmy!

Very glad to hear it's all coming together and you are inspiring me to get off my "6" and get on the bike (temporarily made stationary since it windy and wet outside). I've been doing the "tomorrow" thing too ... now I'm feeling quite a lot better and have run out of excuses ...

Music may be the key ... I'll use the headphones I have (actually I'd rather forget this whole conversation and go online and buy some new, higher quality headphone with bluetooth ... but I won't ... darnit). 

Keep up the great work! Nice to see things flowing in your direction ... Most Excellent Dude!

Dave

Happy Monday!

Day 11 and I got back out in the garage and hit the ole Bowflew and the Elliptical Machine.

I recognize I may have a strange array of "motivational music", but I really did not feel like getting out there. The "maybe tomorrow" excuses kept coming up in my head.

But I said no, not tomorrow, and not later, NOW. Get your ass out there NOW.

So I took a CD I made and opened the routine with the following.

It was a great workout! I won't bore you with the entire CD I made and used but the music said DO IT NOW and I did.

Came back in about 30 minutes later and began prepping to clean out one of my Fish Tanks. 45 gallon pain in the 6 that on a good day I hate to tackle. But I did it and I am beginning to feel better.

The first week kind of was a drag. Yesterday was nice and today is better still.

It kind of feels like I have turned a corner and it is hard to explain. I will be interested to see the two week results coming up this Friday.

Oh and I have not bought a watch in better than a month and a half so I assume the Riba is fading. LOL

JimmyK

LOL Syd,

I'll never look at marshmallows the same again ... especially burnt or burning ones ... LOL

Of course they must be on fire so they'll melt the chocolate ...

Gime Smore

Wow I have been missing the action here on this thread. SF and Canuck - a train just flashed by with two grinning faces at the window -  EOT station's the next stop on this line. 

Jimmy and Carolyn - I can hear bath water in there - is that a rubber duck quack or just a bubbly fart? Get out and find your pants the pair of you .... You're not meant to have so much fun getting to VFL. 

Dave, put on your macintosh and go take us some of those amazing photos. Oh well if its wet maybe you could just toast some marshmallows - could be very therapeutic.

Anna - so happy you've got your dance shoes on - sounds like a great way to go through treatment.

Big hugs to all of you

Sys

Dave said:  "A week and a *fart" is what I called 8 days. 

Just remember, at our age, one of *those can ruin a pair of underwear and an entire date night out! Be cautious my friends....    

Shadowfax wrote:

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wendyo wrote:

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I am so excited for Canuck and SF. 

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 Thank you Wendy

Pretty easy right Jimmy? We are so glad you are aboard as well. We will count with you.

How are you doing Dave? Are you feeling any better yet?

Excellent Anna, I did not feel that but some in here did, like Mike. I hope I will soon.

 

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 Yes, more energy, not heaps yet but it's drifting that direction ... attitude seems to be much better, aside from the occasional cussing, hissy fit out of left field every once and a longer while.

I remember while on the meds it was a huge chore just to get something to eat ... just cooked lunch for Jo and I and it just wasn't that bid of a deal. Weather's not very nice out ... that's my excuse for not getting my daily exercise (but I do realize it's an excuse ... does that count any?).

Yup, better all the time and it won't be long before you are DONE with Tx ... 8 days? Almost 7? Ya, "A week and a fart" is what I called 8 days.

Best to ya,

Dave

LOL ... That's one think I really like about ya Jimmy ... you're able to put a positive spin on most anything ... you could probably even convince me to buy a whole ox cart full of shinola if ya wanted to ... LOL

Dang, that rain's just not cuttin' y'all any slack, is it ?!

So have ya traded the Kia in for a boat yet?

Actually around those parts it'd probably take a Cadillac to barter for a boat about now ...

Wishin' Y'all Well,

Dave

wendyo wrote:

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I am so excited for Canuck and SF. 

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 Thank you Wendy

Pretty easy right Jimmy? We are so glad you are aboard as well. We will count with you.

How are you doing Dave? Are you feeling any better yet?

Excellent Anna, I did not feel that but some in here did, like Mike. I hope I will soon.

Day 10 and all is well here. I have a mere 158 days to go. My gosh, how time flies!

Actually just happy to be on the train. I have been enjoying kicking back with Carolyn and we both love the rain.

Current conditions below and we are the bulls eye.  LOL good stuff.

I am so excited for Canuck and SF. 

Harvoni Happiness !

Just what the Doctor ordered!

Love it ... LOL

Dave

What I have noticed in first 6 days.  I do have an increased sense of well being.  I have bursts of energy, then can doze off in a chair at 4 in the afternoon for 1/2 hour, only to wake up and have another rush of energy.  I actually look forward to my next Harvoni tab.  I will also break out in song or do a little dance occasionally - just one happy puppy right now! Anna

Yes 8 more to go! Checkered flag in view and although this was not difficult I will be very glad to be done with it however if it has not done, it's job and I can go another 12, bring it on!

What I am really wondering about is how I might feel once I stop taking this. I have really not felt any difference other than the odd mild side effect during treatment. Even the headaches, were mild and pretty much gone with water. I have not taken a single pill for a headache, I have not had to but once day I was close with lots of tension in my shoulders and knots. This is due to 2 whiplashes also around 45 years ago. I just wanted to avoid any meds unless I really needed it.

I will be looking forward to my first HCV VL as there has one been a single one taken so far. I hope to get that requisition this week from my NP that works in tandem with my specialist. Fingers crossed

Happy Sunday Everyone  **** Happy Saturday to Canuck my fellow Canadian eh?

SF

hia nna,

Yes, I am now starting week 7 Harvoni, and have not noticed any negative effects yet. If anything I do notice more energy.  Had  from 1 to 10 a number 3 headache on week two and one yesterday.  I don't usually take naproxen for pain but I felt it necessary yesterday. Outside of that it has been a very exciting joy filled ride. 

I had a theory.  I read that HCV enjoys the brain almost as much as the liver.  I think that is why some have the brain fog.  Maybe for those, the HCV has more of a presence there and they may be more predisposed to the mild headaches occasionally?  That HCV is just waging the battle there that day (only to lose!) Anna