hurray missusB thats what we all like to see

congratulations MB , it's a beautiful thing

Congratulations, MissusB! Wow, what a fabulous Christmas gift you just received! I hope your husband can get his Crohns under control and your Mom’s hand heals quickly. This is hopefully going to be a healing time for all of you. I think things are looking good! 

I’m so happy for you and am thrilled to hear this news, thanks for the update!

#SVR    

Merry Christmas to me!  Just received email from my Infectious Disease Doc....RNA is undetected!  Liver enzymes are great!  Another lab draw in 3 months but hes confident that I am cured!  I slayed the Dragon!!

Hi to all.... been pretty hectic since Thanksgiving!  Been spending a lot of time with 87 yo mother as she recovers from a hand surgery.  Plus, My husband has Crohns and weve been dealing with a major flare up So Ive been playing nurse for about 6 weeks.   Today is the day... my 3 month post treatment follow up.  Hoping for good news... of course lab results will probably be delayed due to holidays but Im so ready to get this done.  Will post results when I know them.  Hope everyone has a happy holiday season.

I hope youre hanging in there Missus B. Im looking forward to your SVR 12! 

Still hanging in there...feeling great.  Looking forward  to 3 month post treatment labs in Dec.  Going to try to quit smoking...

I’m glad to hear about your continued improvements and all of the good times you’re able to enjoy! Keep treating yourself right and great things will continue to happen.

Attended a two day family reunion/wedding over the weekend ...stuck to my water regimen and only had two glasses of wine!  Had a great time not worrying about HepC...so glad I did the treatment!!!

Congrats MissusB! I did not have the option of Mavyret when I was treated as my Medicare HMO only covered Epclusa at the time. Now they cover Mavyret also since it costs less.

Congratulations MissusB!!! Woohoo!! I found that after treatment, I've continued to drink more water each day and I feel much better than I did before treatment..Life is good!

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Sorry for the delay in my congrats...I had in-laws and family in and out for last 2 weeks. You flew through treatment with wings! Way to Go!

Thank you so much for the generous contributions to the forum, MrsB and 5! Every dollar goes toward keeping us going   

I appreciate your support so much!

LAST dose of the magic pills....YAY

woohoo :

i'm so happy for you! and thankyou for the donation i did that too

Really great!  And you did it without complaint. Very well done.

Just sent $25 donation to the forum to thank you, my friends, for your support & encouragement through my treatment journe!

Hoorah!! Congratulations MrsB, YOU DID IT!

You have reached

Just swallowed my LAST dose of the magic pills....YAY!  So thankful those 8 weeks passed quickly and that I did not experience side effect!  Docs office called today.... 3 month follow up visit & labs on 12/23.  Hoping for a continued UND!  

So awesome!!! Im late with congratulations but genuinely happy for you MissusB! Welcome to UND!!

Where is the heart emoji when I need it.  Good feeling for good people and good health.

Thank you for your kind words, Mrs B! It’s nice to hear and I whole heartedly agree, there is no place like this place! Like you, I received friendship and support from so many. All those years ago, I made the decision to be part of helping others here. This forum changed my outlook on so many things, all good.

i feel the same way MB, i'm gonna be here with time and donations when i can. this group made my tx easier

As reluctant as I was before starting treatment , due to fear, I have become and always will be an advocate for treatment!  And I owe that all to this group...you guys calmed my fears, encouraged me, supported me.  All of you made this journey much easier!  Ive never met you but consider every one of you a tight circle of best friends!  I will always stay an active member of this group, supporting it financially, and encouraging other members on their journeys!  I will share my story far & wide...I have already told my doc if he encounters patients that are scared of treatment to have them call me and I will immediately introduce them to this group.  i still have a week of treatment and a wait for that 3 month lab, but Im feeling really positive about things now.  Thank you, my friends 

Strange that this is incredible and predictable in the same moment.  Yo anyone who fears getting HCV treatment, you are showing they way.  Very, very, good news.  What a time we live in.

Hey MrsB,

Congratulations!  The way it should be. No virus. Virus begone! Mav working magic. After all that time having the virus. Aren't we lucky nowadays to be able to get rid of it with just a short course of tolerable meds. So happy you are uND now. Good going - good news, fer sure.  : )  C. 

Congratulations MissusB!! Way to go and welcome to the UND Club!!

Yippers! WooHoo!!! Yippe Aye Oh!

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Don't forget to keep drinking plenty of water this next week! 

So did they test you before you were finished with the TX because they might of added some more weeks?

In any case CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! What a relief you must be feeling. The three month is promising, look forward to all your end results 

Many blessings, Iris

You've been the poster member for all prescribed Mavyret. Your journey has helped to prove to all comers after you, that this stuff works. You have also shown us what an easy protocol this is to complete. Essentially side effect free and didn't require you to suffer through treatment. We need to continue to get the word out, these aren't the treatments of old and people need to be aware of their simplicity. No more sickness, just following an easy schedule and drinking lots of water. I believe that's something anyone can do. It's a wonderful thing!

Thanks to all!  Now to get that 3 month UND!!!

hurray missusB thats what we all like to see

:party :

woohoo  

we knew you had UND in you

Congratulations, Mrs B!! I never doubted your success, but when you hear it, it makes your heart skip a beat. It was one of those moments you’ll never forget. Once undetected, always undetected! Take it to the bank. 

Only thing left is the final blood work in 3 months and you’ll be able to look at this in the rear view mirror, finally. Well done, MB, well done!

Just got the call....RNA is UND!!  Whoo hoo!  Followup in 3 months.  Just 7 more days of the magic beans!  Amazed & excited dont even begin to describe this journey!  Im happy, happy, happy!

woohoo! MB, i'm so happy for you

WOOHOO!! I know the feeling, it’s spectacular! Get those shoes polished, you’re going to be dancing the night away! 

Just swallowed last dose of week 7; hopefully just one more week to go!!!!

Ouchy whaaa whaaa ....poor you 

i have annoying veins that roll away from needles in one arm..I do not even give the techies the choice to try the wrong arm... You have to be fierce with some know it alls... I had to have blood drawn every week during treatment because I was on Riba (which can cause hemoglobin to drop quite dramatically)

looking forward to hearing your results...can you access them online or do you have to see Dr?

yep, it could be a good idea to let the higher management know about her cos ya never know if she has a problem they need to address.

They finally got blood....hope it enough.  I emailed my Doc immediately when I left the lab...it was one of the hospitals outpatient lab sites.  I know that I will never go to that one again!

I'd be talking to someone's supervisor or office manager. That's as unacceptable as it gets. What became of the blood draw, completed or does it have to be redrawn? If you have to go through it again, I'd raise hell... Good luck Mrs B.

What? Ouch...you're fired!!!! How very unprofessional 

waiting now for the big reveal

best, Iris

MissusB wrote:

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Oh...I definitely will go to a different lab

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Oh...I definitely will go to a different lab

omg MB 

i hope you can go to another lab next time and that you are rewarded with news of good labs

Had the absolute worst lab tech today...Told her to draw from left arm (I know my veins), but she insisted on right arm.  She was whining to other staff that she hadnt had a morning break, her grandson kept her up all night with music blaring, and she was tired.  I kinda knew it was going to go downhill from her whining when she said lady, whats your name and birthday?.  Dug around with needle in my arm with a tight tourniquet on for about 5-6 minutes all the while mumbling that she didnt have time for this today. She said well, this is weird... have you drank any water today. To which I responded you just have no idea how much water Ive already drank today, but why are you asking?  No response so I guess she knew I was figuring out that she wasnt the ripest apple on the tree.  Still digging...no blood coming, changed tubes 3 times with no blood.  Finally on 4th tube, blood flowed.....she explained that the other 3 tubes had lost their suction capability and it happened frequently!!!  To myself Im saying WHAT???  This is a major metropolitan, nationally recognized research & teaching hospital and they have not 1, but 3 tubes in one lab draw station that is defective....I dont think  so!!!  I think they have a lab tech that either hates her job and just dont care or shes totally incompetent.  

Good for you Ms. (on all counts), you impress me!  : )  C.

Yep...promised my doc no alcohol during treatment....will always now limit myself to glass or two of wine. 

Glad you had a great time Missus B! I like the occasional cold beer too but have strictly avoided alcohol during my treatment. When I received my HepC diagnosis years ago I limited alcohol to small amounts but very rarely. My doc is probably never going to say, hey, a little alcohol is ok. I do intend to have a glass of champagne at my youngest daughters college graduation this December! Keep up the water girl, youre close to the end and you WILL be VL und! YOU GOT THIS!

No kidding. Isn't it amazing how much fun you can have anyway.  It's an internal cultural shift.  Being healthy actually trumps being buzzed.  Who knew?!

Beach Vacation with no beer, no wine, no oysters on half shell, no tanning...just lots of water, shrimp, sunblock, and beach umbrellas!  Had a great time!