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Title: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 10:46:34 am
Hi All,

I don't have them in hand and haven't seen them in writing but

I am Undetected, completely and totally undetected!

My AST is 20 and my ALT is 19, don't have the Bili number yet but I will update when I have the results in writing.

I am beyond words right now and praying that is stays like this but at least my liver is getting a rest while I continue treatment on Harvoni.

Honestly for the first time I really feel hopeful that I may beat this beast!

Mel~
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Picnic on December 12, 2014, 11:02:23 am
Way to go!! The light at the end of the tunnel is looking brighter!! It will be like in the last Hobbit movie!! Smaug will be slain!!!!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Bucky on December 12, 2014, 12:06:45 pm
Hi All,

I don't have them in hand and haven't seen them in writing but

I am Undetected, completely and totally undetected!

My AST is 20 and my ALT is 19, don't have the Bili number yet but I will update when I have the results in writing.

I am beyond words right now and praying that is stays like this but at least my liver is getting a rest while I continue treatment on Harvoni.

Honestly for the first time I really feel hopeful that I may beat this beast!

Mel~

Excellent Christmas present Mel. You are well on the way and reaching UD at this point is a very positive sign.
Bucky
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: sunrise on December 12, 2014, 12:24:59 pm
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
      Congrats Mel. That is so good to hear! We all arw hopeful.  How long they have you on harvoni? I have 10 days left ony s/o . I pray also for no relapse. Whay a great Christmas gift. Alt and asy are really lookong good!...sunrise
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: sunrise on December 12, 2014, 12:25:52 pm
sorry for the typos
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Mike on December 12, 2014, 12:29:05 pm
Way to go Mel!

Here's a little tune for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Qi_KR8eCc

Best wishes, Mike ♪♫♫♪
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 12:39:06 pm
Picnic - It's really true, I feel like there is a light starting to shine on me

Bucky - I am so happy and it's nice to know I will start 2015 with the virus at bay.

Sunrise- I know I am on it for at least 12 weeks because I have 5 refills but the insurance only approved the medication through 3/5/15 which is a bit confusing to me but I am already emailing about that to get clarification. One good thing is that I already completed 8 full weeks of S/O

Mike - thanks for the Rocky theme, it made me smile :)

Mel~

Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: ma snart on December 12, 2014, 12:52:02 pm
Way to go Mel.....
Snart
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Rubye on December 12, 2014, 01:03:38 pm
This is so wonderful Mel!
It's such a good feeling to be undetected and gives us so much hope. I have no doubt whatsoever you will beat this.

Sunrise, I'm right there with you. -- 5 more S's and O's to go and I'm done with my 12 weeks.
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 01:06:58 pm
Thanks so much to the Snart family and Rubye

We are all going to be cured, one way or the other, we will beat this nasty beast. I even put on my Ninja Turtle Avatar!

I need to find a rock'em sock'em avatar :)

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: sunrise on December 12, 2014, 02:28:48 pm
Good luck Rubye
     I know it went by pretty fast. We all have so much to look foward to and be thankful for. I finally got rid of a 2 day intense headache. Wierd as it's been the worst since starting treatment.  Keep us upon the new nrews Mel. My bilirubin went up in tx from .1   last test it was . 4.
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Doluska on December 12, 2014, 02:32:59 pm
Wonderful news Mel! I told U that U will win this buttle ! I 'm so happy for U! Way to go! Isn't it the best present for Holidays? Praying for all of us, we deserve to be cured and happy! D
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 02:57:14 pm
Wonderful news Mel! I told U that U will win this buttle ! I 'm so happy for U! Way to go! Isn't it the best present for Holidays? Praying for all of us, we deserve to be cured and happy! D

Doluska,

It's the best personal news I have had in a long while but it's also a joy to see everyone else SVR! I can't even describe how free I feel today; crazy isn't it?

I am praying for all of us too!

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: mikeyman on December 12, 2014, 03:01:59 pm
Awesome News Mel! Congrats!
That is so cool! Doing the Happy dance for you!

I had my blood work drawn today and should know in about 5 days as to where I stand after almost 5 weeks.  They don't do the viral load on site, it has to be sent out, hence the 5 days turnaround. I hate waiting ! !!! Nerve Racking, especially failing two Interferon Rib rounds a bunch of years ago.
MikeyMan
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 03:13:08 pm
Mikeyman,

Thanks so much! It's going to be positive news for you as well. Honestly I don't think I have seen anyone not respond to the Harvoni or the S/O, it's not sticking for a few but we are all responding and at least letting our livers have a rest,

It's so hard to wait for the results isn't it? I was shocked my doctor got them back so quickly but happy as well. I am waiting for LabCorp to post them online so I can see it in writing myself!

Just hoping I am part of the 90 + percent that gets cured but if I am not, then on to the next treatment. I will beat this beast!

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: petra on December 12, 2014, 03:54:05 pm
Mel,
Brilliant news! Tis the season!!
Cheers,
Petra
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 04:00:21 pm
Mel,
Brilliant news! Tis the season!!
Cheers,
Petra

Thanks so so much Petra!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: badbradley on December 12, 2014, 04:06:48 pm
Awesome Mel!!    While others are doing the "Happy Dance", I'll be the "stuck in the 80's guy" dancin on the ceiling! So good to hear!
                                                                  Brad
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 04:12:08 pm
Awesome Mel!!    While others are doing the "Happy Dance", I'll be the "stuck in the 80's guy" dancin on the ceiling! So good to hear!
                                                                  Brad

Thanks so much Brad,

Haha, I am sure Lionel will appreciate that he wasn't left out! Me personally, I am doing a little "Rebel Yell" over here!

Mel~

Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Texasdave on December 12, 2014, 05:49:12 pm
That is AWESOME !!!  I am so happy for you...you deserve it.  What a great Christmas gift. Congratulations !
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 09:02:00 pm
Thank you Texasdave,

It's amazing to be one of the ones posting I am Undetected but it really makes my heart light up when I see how many others are also posting that and SVR12 and SVR24.

We are all in a fierce battle and it looks like the tide has turned our way!

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: John3333 on December 12, 2014, 09:12:32 pm
Awesome Mel!

So happy for you! I think you are going to kick the beasts a##! It's all downhill from here bro. Such a great Christmas gift for you.
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 12, 2014, 09:31:14 pm
Awesome Mel!

So happy for you! I think you are going to kick the beasts a##! It's all downhill from here bro. Such a great Christmas gift for you.

Hey John,

Thank you, we are all going to beat this beast!

BTW: not a Bro but that's ok :)  Maybe I should sign my name in Pink!

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: John3333 on December 12, 2014, 09:47:17 pm
LOL, LOL It never dawned on me.  Anyway, so happy for you!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: John3333 on December 12, 2014, 11:01:26 pm
I so enjoy your avatar I never really looked at what it said under it:)
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 13, 2014, 01:19:21 am
LOL, LOL It never dawned on me.  Anyway, so happy for you!

No worries John, I was a welder back in my younger days, road my own Harley and hung out with the guys! I actually thought it was funny!  The name Mel is actually my initials and a nickname. It could be a guy or a girl name.  Secret is my given name is Marcie :)

M
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: ma snart on December 13, 2014, 10:04:43 am
Wow, was my guess way off, I figured you for a Melissa.....
LOL
MA SNART- turn it around TRANS AM,   I had a t shirt on one day and looked in a mirror and seen MA SNART   haha

We also ride a 2007 Street Glide
..Waiting on FED EX for 2nd bottle of Harvoni this morning
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: badbradley on December 13, 2014, 10:18:48 am
Maybe Mel is Pat's sister/brother.  Remember the "PAT" skit from Saturday Night Live?LOL  (just kidding).
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 13, 2014, 10:22:33 am
Wow, was my guess way off, I figured you for a Melissa.....
LOL
MA SNART- turn it around TRANS AM,   I had a t shirt on one day and looked in a mirror and seen MA SNART   haha

We also ride a 2007 Street Glide
..Waiting on FED EX for 2nd bottle of Harvoni this morning

OMG!! I love that Trans Am and Ma Snart!!! That's so funny!!!!

I wish I had someone around here to take me for a ride, it's been years and this girl misses the wind big time. I don't think I have the strength to be in front right now but I am a great passenger!

Hope you have a day or two warm enough for a ride, I know if it was me it would brighten my spirits!

M



Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 13, 2014, 11:10:04 am
Maybe Mel is Pat's sister/brother.  Remember the "PAT" skit from Saturday Night Live?LOL  (just kidding).

Ouch!! Dang Brad, I promise I am not androgynous!!  I don't even wear flannel shirts or glasses and I have kinda long hair too!!

My feelings are so hurt!!  Just kidding but perception is a funny thing, isn't it?!

M
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: JillLynn on December 13, 2014, 12:40:11 pm
MEL......HOT DAWG and YEEEE HAWWWW!!!!  THAT IS GREAT TO HEAR!!!!!!     
OK...I'm getting up to dance!


cheers!

Jill
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 13, 2014, 12:43:51 pm
MEL......HOT DAWG and YEEEE HAWWWW!!!!  THAT IS GREAT TO HEAR!!!!!!     
OK...I'm getting up to dance!

cheers!

Jill

Thanks so much Jill! Don't tire yourself out but it is pretty great news, isn't it? Woohoo!!!!

M
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: zeena on December 13, 2014, 10:21:30 pm
dear mel,
  your voice is a wonderful roar these days. so happy of your news!!! and your feeling better!! your pain  was really felt and a change in meds really made an amazing difference!!congratulations !!!!!!!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: badbradley on December 14, 2014, 12:24:24 am
Ouch!! Dang Brad, I promise I am not androgynous!!  I don't even wear flannel shirts or glasses and I have kinda long hair too!!

My feelings are so hurt!!  Just kidding but perception is a funny thing, isn't it?!

M
All in fun Mel. Are we Good?
                                           Brad
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 14, 2014, 10:23:14 am
All in fun Mel. Are we Good?
                                           Brad

Of course we are! I was laughing when I read what you wrote!

Hope today is a good day for us!

M
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Islandgirl on December 14, 2014, 09:42:14 pm
WOW!  I almost missed this post and would be just crushed to have had that happen!
Major Congratulations, Mel!! What a joyful and blessed Holiday time as you move into 2015 UD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm so happy for you.  ...Islandgirl
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: Texasdave on December 14, 2014, 09:50:09 pm
That is awesomenMel. You deserve it. I start my Harvoni journeynthis Tuesday. Can't wait to get rid of this thing. Very glad to hear youre doing better.
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: John3333 on December 14, 2014, 10:53:46 pm
Now look what i started LOL. Badbradley is living up to his name trying to start trouble LOL. Love it! Having these new drugs have everyone so optimistic, I just hope they become more attainable for everyone.

Keep up the fight, going to beat this awful thing, I can't wait to be Hep C free!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: John3333 on December 14, 2014, 10:55:47 pm
That is awesomenMel. You deserve it. I start my Harvoni journeynthis Tuesday. Can't wait to get rid of this thing. Very glad to hear youre doing better.

Good luck Texasdave. I am only 3 days ahead of you, piece of cake, we'll get through this.
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 14, 2014, 11:50:47 pm
Thanks All,

We can and we will beat this beast! I'm just happy to know my sick liver is really getting to rest right now. I've got a ton more time to be on Harvoni and I'm just going to smile every time I take the pretty orange pill and thank my lucky stars I am getting treatment.

Every day as I read about more people struggling to get treatment it makes me more determined to figure out a way to help when I am SVR and get some energy back!
People talk about giving back all the time and I've done little things in my life but nothing would mean more to me than helping someone get treatment.

Mel
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: nicole_1234 on December 15, 2014, 12:33:46 am
Great news!!!!! May it stay away for good!
Title: Re: My Week Nine Results!
Post by: BattleTheBeast on December 15, 2014, 08:27:33 am
Thanks so much Nicole!

I could agree more....


Mel~