krowdog wrote:

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Hi again, NOT so old dude!

Half life of Incivek is about 9 to 11 hours.  I was feeling better in a few days.  Butt burn got better in hours.  Hemoglobin came back up slightly in a few weeks.

Not to pop your bubble, but when I said you'll feel a LOT younger soon, I meant when you finished ALL the Tx.  But I bet you find it goes much faster after the Incivo...except for that last week of Riba, after my last shot... that seemed to take forever.  But I felt better, just from the excitement and anticipation of finishing.

Thank you for the heart-felt video. I was touched too.

Brad

 

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 Thanks Brad!!!

Man, I can hardly wait to get to that last shot!!!  But I have AT LEAST 12 shots to go. Dr increased my interferon from 90 to 135 this week. I go for labs on Fri. and may be increasing Riba in a week or 2.  I feel that the Hemoglobin is starting to slowly increase.

Hi again, NOT so old dude!

Half life of Incivek is about 9 to 11 hours.  I was feeling better in a few days.  Butt burn got better in hours.  Hemoglobin came back up slightly in a few weeks.

Not to pop your bubble, but when I said you'll feel a LOT younger soon, I meant when you finished ALL the Tx.  But I bet you find it goes much faster after the Incivo...except for that last week of Riba, after my last shot... that seemed to take forever.  But I felt better, just from the excitement and anticipation of finishing.

Thank you for the heart-felt video. I was touched too.

Brad

Derekrex wrote:

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Hell yeah brother. I'm at the same exact point in my treatment. 2 more days of Ribavirin and I'm done. I'm already getting emotional and excited. your message was uplifting and shows us all how much of a feat it is to get to where you are. Thanks for the words, and best of luck on SVR.

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 Thanks Derek! All the best to you too, brother!  Man! 2 days...  that is awesome!  

Hell yeah brother. I'm at the same exact point in my treatment. 2 more days of Ribavirin and I'm done. I'm already getting emotional and excited. your message was uplifting and shows us all how much of a feat it is to get to where you are. Thanks for the words, and best of luck on SVR.

wilsondog wrote:

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I cried too. Thank you.  You don't look old and it will amaze you how much better you will look as the Incivek leaves your system.  That stuff is a nasty blessing in disguise... congratulations!

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 Hi Kate! I've noticed a little more energy today but I am still white as a ghost! Any idea how long it may take to leave the system?

I hope you are doing well!

I cried too. Thank you.  You don't look old and it will amaze you how much better you will look as the Incivek leaves your system.  That stuff is a nasty blessing in disguise... congratulations!

greenqueen wrote:

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Hi Mark,

I ended up crying too! You don't look old, just a little tired, which is to be expected

Thanks for posting the vid and wishing you good health and happiness for the future

Love Steff xx

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 Thank you Steff!!!   You're a sweet heart!   

Hi Mark,

I ended up crying too! You don't look old, just a little tired, which is to be expected

Thanks for posting the vid and wishing you good health and happiness for the future

Love Steff xx

krowdog wrote:

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Hi Mark.  Way to go, done with Incivo!

Great to put a face with the eyeball  (your avatar).  

And, you will look younger soon, because you will FEEL a whole lot younger soon ;))

Stay the course my friend.

Brad

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 Hi Brad!  Whoot- Whoot!!! I'm starting to feel a wee bit better, and a little more energy, each day.

The eyeball "Big Blue eyes" is my son (he got his mother's eyes)... I'm the one in the reflection holding the camera!  LOL!

How's eveything in Vega?

All the best,

Mark

K2 wrote:

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Oh my Mark,

You look fine. You created a lump that went from my stomach to my throat and started pushing out tears from my eyes.

Thankyou for sharing that with us. May your future hold only health, happiness and peace.

Big hugs from Australia.

Respect and kindness to you,

Kristy

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 Hi Kristy! thank you so much for your reply. We really are one world, one family!

All the best to you on this journey!

I have many friends in Australia, but unfortunatley I haven't had the opportunity to visit... yet. Hope to one day!

Mark

Hi Mark.  Way to go, done with Incivo!

Great to put a face with the eyeball  (your avatar).  

And, you will look younger soon, because you will FEEL a whole lot younger soon ;))

Stay the course my friend.

Brad

Oh my Mark,

You look fine. You created a lump that went from my stomach to my throat and started pushing out tears from my eyes.

Thankyou for sharing that with us. May your future hold only health, happiness and peace.

Big hugs from Australia.

Respect and kindness to you,

Kristy

pamigo wrote:

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great stuff Mark...my NC friend.

Thanks for sharing the journey...

Pamigo

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 Hey Patrick!  How are things going over there?  Hope you are fairing well!!!

davesf wrote:

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Thanks for sharing Mark; that was wonderful. I especially enjoyed your gift as I took my last two Purple Devil Pills yesterday.

Dave

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 Thanks Dave!   All the best to you on this journey!!!

Mark

Greg wrote:

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God Bless you Mark,

Thanks for sharing that with us, your a hero.

All the very best,

Greg

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 Thank you Greg!  All the best to you also!

Peace,
Mark 

God Bless you Mark,

Thanks for sharing that with us, your a hero.

All the very best,

Greg

Aah, that`s fantastic Mark, and I`m with the others, you look great, and what a lovely warm smile you have! 

Thanks for sharing this with us all, we`re with you all the way.

And your son`s band is very good indeed!

Big hug ~ Jill xx

Hey Mark, Congrats on staying the course.  You look like a young pup to me...lol. 

Yea, this virus has taken a toll on us and won it's share of battles, but it's not going to win the war, we are.  Thanks for sharing.

Jim

Hey guys!  Well, it aint pretty but I wanted to share this real moment with all my buddies on chemo and those who have lived through it. 

May all your days be with minimal SX!!!    and may the "healing" force be with you!!!