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Offline Philadelphia

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #100 on: August 05, 2016, 07:21:57 pm »
I love you guys. :)
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CURED SVR24  Class of 2015
Wk 12 post EOT 30.11.15: ALT 14 AST 22 GGT 22 VL UND
Week 19 07.08.15: ALT 17 AST 23 GGT 25
Week 12 18.06.15: ALT 21 AST 23 GGT 28
Week 8 25.05.15: ALT 23 AST 27 GGT 30 VL UND
Week 4 20.04.14: ALT 30 AST 36 VL 40
Treatment start 23.03.15: ALT 137 AST 185 VL 342,600
Cirrhosis Child-Pugh A, Genotype 1a - Viekira Pak + riba 24 weeks
Total failure interferon/ribavirin/boceprovir Mar 2013
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/grace-campbell

Offline slats1056

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #101 on: September 18, 2016, 03:21:05 pm »
 Hello to all of My extended family and tribe members of Heplandia! Hope this post finds everyone in good health and spirits ;D
   It has been pretty hectic since My last post. What with all the Dr., Dentist , Chiropractor , and PT visits plus Inventory prep at work there hasn't been much down time. Getting back into the swing of things as far as housework and yard work and all that entails by Myself has been an adventure in itself. :o :P
 Anyway, I seem to be getting better ever so slowly Thank Goodness. Still having issues with joint pain in My hands , neck , lower back , and legs though. Overall health and blood pressure have been doing great. I have noticed an increase in My resting heart rate when monitoring blood pressure twice a day. Have not had a Migraine in over a month (knock on wood) :).
 The tinnitus in My left ear refuses to go away , which although annoying , is not a problem. Getting a little hard of hearing anyway. :) Hair is still coming out alot faster than I would like.
  But like I said ,overall doing pretty good for a 60 year old fart who put himself through the wringer over the years! ::) :-X ;)
  I turned 60 today and am still smelling the flowers instead of the roots so I am fine with that. :)
  Here is to all of My forum friends out there around the World in Heplandia!

  WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN-----CALMLY GET BACK UP. SMILE AND VERY  POLITELY SAY " YOU HIT LIKE A BITCH "
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

Offline gnatcatcher

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #102 on: September 18, 2016, 04:52:46 pm »
Happy Big Birthday, Tommy! "Still smelling the flowers instead of the roots" is a great one-- gotta remember it!

Gnatty
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HCV genotype 1a
7/09/15-9/30/15 Harvoni

Before treatment:
Viral Load 9,490,582
FibroScan 19.5 kPa [F4]
ALT 262
AST 217
ALP 183

Most recent:
VL still UNDETECTED (SVR 102)
FibroScan 7.6 kPa [F1-2]
ALT 15
AST 20
ALP 85

Offline Philadelphia

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #103 on: September 18, 2016, 05:31:34 pm »
Happy birthday Tommy. Like Gnatty, I'm going to file that one away and trot it out at every birthday. Priceless. Glad to hear progress is positive albeit slow. I'm trapped in renovation hell at the moment - it's crazy! I haven't had a working kitchen for well over a month. Soon, soon, soon ...
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CURED SVR24  Class of 2015
Wk 12 post EOT 30.11.15: ALT 14 AST 22 GGT 22 VL UND
Week 19 07.08.15: ALT 17 AST 23 GGT 25
Week 12 18.06.15: ALT 21 AST 23 GGT 28
Week 8 25.05.15: ALT 23 AST 27 GGT 30 VL UND
Week 4 20.04.14: ALT 30 AST 36 VL 40
Treatment start 23.03.15: ALT 137 AST 185 VL 342,600
Cirrhosis Child-Pugh A, Genotype 1a - Viekira Pak + riba 24 weeks
Total failure interferon/ribavirin/boceprovir Mar 2013
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/grace-campbell

Offline KimInTheForest

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #104 on: September 18, 2016, 09:12:54 pm »
Good to hear from you Tommy! Glad to know things are improving slowly but surely. And guess what? We're birthday buddies!!! I am 62 today. Not smelling any roots yet, either. ;)

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2015: Cured with Harvoni + ribavirin (12 weeks)
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Offline FutureThinker

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #105 on: September 18, 2016, 09:52:23 pm »
Tommy, good to hear from you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And many more to come, now that you are HCV-free! My optimistic nature says to you: The future is bright! -- FT
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Diagnosed 1a, 2011
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Harvoni X 12 weeks, completed 5/17/16
Pre-treatment: VL 3 mil, AST 64, ALT 84
4 week labs: VL 30, AST 21, ALT 14
8 week labs: VL UD!!!, AST 22, ALT 16
12 week labs: VL UD, AST 23, ALT 14
2 wk EOT: VL UD
12 wk EOT: VL UD, AST 22, ALT 13 =  SVR 12! Yay! 
Last hep appointment: VL UD, AST 19, ALT 12 = SVR 39! I AM DONE!

Offline slats1056

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #106 on: September 20, 2016, 02:22:55 pm »
 Why , thank you ladies! Thought I would check in before going to the Internist for more test results. Just killing time before I leave.
  Philadelphia , Renovation hell is putting it mildly it seems. A couple of years ago , we had to reschedule T-giving because kitchen was torn up and counter top material was on back order. Luckily , it was finished before X-mas so there wasn't any shootings or beatings for the contractors! ;D
  Kim , Birthday buddies! :) Who woulda thunk it? ???
 
  Gnatty , pilfer away! there is more where that came from!

  Future Thinker, Thanks  8) 8) 8)


  AS YOU GROW OLDER , THREE THINGS HAPPEN. THE FIRST IS YOUR MEMORY GOES --- AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE OTHER TWO ::) :o :-\ :-[
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

Offline slats1056

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #107 on: October 10, 2016, 11:40:47 am »
 Well Inhabitants of Heplandia , here I am one year post Tx.! Still undetected ,AST 21 , ALT 28 . Still some glitches with white blood cell count , absolute lymphocytes , carbon dioxide , and glucose all being above normal range. Still having some issues with neck , as well as hands , feet , hips and lower back still. Overall , stamina has improved pretty good. Although fatigue mid to late afternoon still remains. Eye sight seems to be getting worse as I have to use the old readers more and more. Time to schedule an eye doctor visit. After all , it is hell getting old! >:( >:( I also have upcoming Urologist referral next week and Dentist appt. the week after for a crown. I hope I have the funds to cover them all. :-\ :-X :-[ ::) :o :( >:( ( Do Ya'll think that is enough emojis? )
  Celebrated with a couple of days off work to relax and went out to West Texas for the first time in two Years. A lot of driving and work actually , but the benefit of physical activity , cleaning up and mowing the camp site , and getting away for little while was nice. Then there is the peace and quiet , a campfire and the moon and stars at night . Not a single soul for two days to mess with Me!
   AND WE ARE BACK TO REALITY!!!Cash flow is now an issue with all the Docs , Labs , and bills related to a separation . Oh Well , life goes on. Shit happens and I have the tee shirts to prove it , LOL :o! ::) :P . I will take the small improvements along with the set backs as they come! ;)

   Hope this post finds everyone well and improving around the globe in Heplandia.
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #108 on: October 13, 2016, 12:03:50 pm »
Tommy, glad you finally got to take that trip, even if it was for only a couple of days. Sorry to be slow to respond; have been mired in paperwork concerning my 94yo mom, but can now come up for air. Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for literature -- that must mean anything is possible ;)  -Gnatty
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9/29/71 transfusions
HCV genotype 1a
7/09/15-9/30/15 Harvoni

Before treatment:
Viral Load 9,490,582
FibroScan 19.5 kPa [F4]
ALT 262
AST 217
ALP 183

Most recent:
VL still UNDETECTED (SVR 102)
FibroScan 7.6 kPa [F1-2]
ALT 15
AST 20
ALP 85

Offline FutureThinker

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #109 on: October 13, 2016, 12:28:35 pm »
Yes Gnatcatcher, I just heard that re: Bob Dylan this a.m.  Pretty cool! FT
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Treatment naive
Likely contracted mid-70s
Diagnosed 1a, 2011
F1-2
Harvoni X 12 weeks, completed 5/17/16
Pre-treatment: VL 3 mil, AST 64, ALT 84
4 week labs: VL 30, AST 21, ALT 14
8 week labs: VL UD!!!, AST 22, ALT 16
12 week labs: VL UD, AST 23, ALT 14
2 wk EOT: VL UD
12 wk EOT: VL UD, AST 22, ALT 13 =  SVR 12! Yay! 
Last hep appointment: VL UD, AST 19, ALT 12 = SVR 39! I AM DONE!

Offline Philadelphia

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #110 on: October 16, 2016, 07:18:03 am »
Thinking of you, as always Tommy.
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CURED SVR24  Class of 2015
Wk 12 post EOT 30.11.15: ALT 14 AST 22 GGT 22 VL UND
Week 19 07.08.15: ALT 17 AST 23 GGT 25
Week 12 18.06.15: ALT 21 AST 23 GGT 28
Week 8 25.05.15: ALT 23 AST 27 GGT 30 VL UND
Week 4 20.04.14: ALT 30 AST 36 VL 40
Treatment start 23.03.15: ALT 137 AST 185 VL 342,600
Cirrhosis Child-Pugh A, Genotype 1a - Viekira Pak + riba 24 weeks
Total failure interferon/ribavirin/boceprovir Mar 2013
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/grace-campbell

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #111 on: October 17, 2016, 08:49:43 am »
 Gnatty,
  I guess that truly anything is possible!! ??? Hope all is well with Mom. I know from personal experience that it is a test of patience and will. Take care of Yourself first as You need to be on top of Your game to handle everything. Best of wishes taking care of everything! ;)
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #112 on: October 17, 2016, 10:59:35 am »
Hey Philadelphia,
  Hope Your remodel hell is over and up to snuff! Good to hear from You as well. As I was catching up on reading posts , it dawn on Me that I need to update My signature a little. Yours caught My eye . Like the graduate part Class of 2015! :D
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

Offline gnatcatcher

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #113 on: October 21, 2016, 11:47:41 am »
Tommy, these are for you (and anyone else who wants a laugh):
https://twitter.com/WallingfordSign

Gnatty
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9/29/71 transfusions
HCV genotype 1a
7/09/15-9/30/15 Harvoni

Before treatment:
Viral Load 9,490,582
FibroScan 19.5 kPa [F4]
ALT 262
AST 217
ALP 183

Most recent:
VL still UNDETECTED (SVR 102)
FibroScan 7.6 kPa [F1-2]
ALT 15
AST 20
ALP 85

Offline slats1056

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #114 on: October 24, 2016, 08:26:12 am »
 Gnatty, those are some good ones! ;D
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73 non ab 98 hep c refused pegint/riba
6-15 Gen.1b 1/2 MIL ALT72 AST37 No cirrhosis
7-15  Harvoni 12 weeks
10-14-15 EOT VIRAL LOAD NON-DET  
12-30-15 EOT+12 VIRAL LOAD NON DET  SVR12            8-9-18 HCV LOAD 1.02IU/ml AST22  ALT30 RELAPSE?
9-18-18 confirmed gt 1b relapse
10-16-18 approved 16 weeks Mavyret

Offline Philadelphia

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Re: Still kickin' and powerin' through the problems!
« Reply #115 on: October 27, 2016, 06:28:03 am »
The bulk of my remodel is done Tommy and looks pretty awesome. Now it's putting the paintings back on the walls and all those fiddle decoratey things I am left with. One day it'll be finished!
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CURED SVR24  Class of 2015
Wk 12 post EOT 30.11.15: ALT 14 AST 22 GGT 22 VL UND
Week 19 07.08.15: ALT 17 AST 23 GGT 25
Week 12 18.06.15: ALT 21 AST 23 GGT 28
Week 8 25.05.15: ALT 23 AST 27 GGT 30 VL UND
Week 4 20.04.14: ALT 30 AST 36 VL 40
Treatment start 23.03.15: ALT 137 AST 185 VL 342,600
Cirrhosis Child-Pugh A, Genotype 1a - Viekira Pak + riba 24 weeks
Total failure interferon/ribavirin/boceprovir Mar 2013
https://www.hepmag.com/blogger/grace-campbell
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