Hi Matt,

Thanks for your vote of confidence, I'm looking forward to getting started. Even though this journey may not be a bed of roses, I know it'll be so much better than in the pre-DAA days. I may have to remind myself that even if I happen to hit a low point or two along the way, the reward of the endgame is huge.

It sure is nice having such a great support mechanism in place, I feel as though I could take on a triad of dragons if I had to.

Dave

Hey Dave

Great to read your enthusiastic plans for treatment, this will serve you well in your future prospect to achieve SVR. Keep up the good reports and stay 100% compliant and all will go well.

matt

Thank You Mike,

Yes, I feel a kinship and we'll both be rolling out of the station and heading in the same direction. Why we'll be able to wave to each other from one train to the others on those parallel tracks.

Your kind words and blessings are greatly appreciated, we wish you and yours all the best as well.

With the changes you've been making and the guidance of your team of specialists along with the support of your family and the fine folks here you've got this ... not to worry, you'll be on your way shortly (even if it does seem longer).

Dave

Hi Dave and congratulations on tx approval. You are one of my mentors, and I will be on that train also maybe soon. You're going to do great.  All our prayers are with you and your wife through this time. We will be keeping in touch with you.  May many blessings come your way my friend.

Mike

Thank You Cinnamon,

I always love hearing your soothing words, you do have a calming effect that's just what the Dr. ordered.

I feel in very good hands around here and I sure do appreciate the environment.

Thanks everyone ...

Dave

Fantastic news, Dave, get ready for some serious dragon slaying!!

With your positive attitude and determination you`re going to do great I`m sure, and with everyone here cheering you on you`ll be heading straight to SVR!!  

Best of luck! 

Thanks TK,

I'll be throwing my SVR party shortly after yours ... wishing you smooth sailing all the way too!

Good to know I'll be in great company around here ... this sure was the right place to land, glad I found this place.

Dave

Thanks Mike,

Excellent idea, I do have  a med dispenser but I need to set it up for morning/ evening rather than just once per day, if I need to get a better one I will ... "I will be in Full Compliance", I promise!!

I'll also have my super-duper new Daily Excel spreadsheet as a backup reminder (Daily_Meds_Food_Exercise.xlt )

I may just set up my computer to open the spreadsheet when I log on ... (like "In your face advertising", lol)

Then, of course, my significant other will be checking on me as well, she makes sure my meds are right.

My biggest issue will be eating well on a regular basis, getting enough exercise an getting to sleep, I already have problems getting to sleep. (I bet I sleep like a baby tonight though, just knowing that the meds are approved is HUGE).

Dave

Dave,

This is excellent news! 12 weeks will fly right by. I certainly remember the anxiety I had in the days leading up to starting tx. But since I've started it's been all downhill! Best of luck to you sir, keep us all posted. We will be cheering you on, and there will be one less dragon in the world soon!!

That's excellent news Dave. I look forward to following your progress. A suggestion for you if you don't already have one is a medicine dispenser that you can fill with a weeks supply of Sov/Riba, just to be double sure you take your dose / no double dose etc. Good luck with your treatment and keep us up to date on your progress.

Thanks Ari,

I bet that was a bit of a scare ... (I hate it when I go into panic mode ... things always do seem to work out in the end but sometimes it's difficult to convince ourselves at the time, believe me, I know exactly what you mean).

I appreciate the well wishes!

 <---- Dragon looks more nervous than normal, don't ya think?

Best of luck with your health going forward too.

Be Well,

Dave

Thanks Tig,

Your words couldn't be more comforting, Thank You.

I look forward to making the trip with ya, I've been on a bit of an emotional roller coaster till now ... It'll be nice to board the actual train, kick back and enjoy the ride right on through to SVR.

I'm a tad nervous right now but very glad to have friends that will remind me if necessary to stay on the right track.

Tnx,

Lnx

That's so good to hear Linux, all the best!

The hospital dispensing my tx would only give me 4 weeks at a time as they thought I would lose them, then they lost 12 weeks worth and implied that I had received the delivery and sold them! Makes me laugh now but I did have a bit of a panic that I couldn't finish the course.

Aroha

Ari

Thanks Gift,

I appreciate the well wishes and good advice ... I've got a Daily Log to document and keep me on track and on schedule.

Lots of bottles of water in the fridge.

Good luck to you on your soon-to-be SVR!

Linux

WOOT!!!  WOOT!!!

Congratulation Dave, that's excellent news! I look forward to hitching a ride on the seat next to you. I'm going to be your water boy and make sure you stay adequately hydrated! We'll all be right here with you and will start planning the party in 3 short months, count on it. 

Attitude and staying compliant are the keys to success and from the looks of it, you're not going to have any problems achieving your goal. If you meet any sections of track that seem difficult to pass, I hope you look to us for help getting around it. We're all here to cheer you on. Good luck!!

So happy to hear about your approval. I finished a 3 month treatment of Sovaldi and Riba 5 weeks ago, also for genotype 2. This medication works! Remember to take the Sovaldi at the same time every day (I kept a calendar and marked the time I took my medications every day).  Also, drink lots of fluids. Stay away from caffeine or anything that could dehydrate you. Get lots of sleep and be kind to your body. 

I wish you a very successful treatment.

Just got "The Phone Call" from the pharmacy this morning ...

... I've been Approved for Sovaldi - Ribavirin and it will be here tomorrow ...

*** Hark ... The swordsmith has finished my new sword and is sending it forthwith, via royal courier. ... YaHoooo!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, "Let the Treatment Begin" ...

Apparently, my insurance only authorizes a 14 day supply at a time so I'll be getting 6 shipments over the next 12 weeks. I think they just want to ensure compliance and have some control, whatever, it works for me.

I'll be posting my progress here as I go through Tx.

Linux