Post Treatment Diaries II

[Pancho and Lefty]

Big congrats Pete,

This sounds like excellent news. You'll live to be a ripe old age yet. 

Besides that, the doc said you were normal . . . not sure any of 'em have ever said that to me. 

You've given a lot of encouragement to a lot of heppers here. Thanks for the support.

onward and upward,

Max

[Lee]

Wonderful news Pete, am very happy for you!...am sure it will be all worth it!...you certainly deserve it after your struggles.

Blessings,

Lee

[wings]

Hey Pete

That is fantastic such wonderful news.

wings/sheila

[beingbecky]

Pete,

Great news on your SVR. Your sweet, kind spirit makes this place shine. 

Becky

[Kira]

That is wonderful news, Pete! You beat that old virus, congratulations!

Cris

[Hank's mom]

Pete -

I was away when you found out about your SVR.  It simply had to be - no there answer was acceptable.  I think it has to do with your being so supportive with all of us.

Good things have just begun my friend.

Susie

[pete c]

 HOWDY Folks
   
              just to say thanks for the kind words of support,  I belive that this site is just like AA in alot of ways  as it is a WE program

                                                                        pete

[pete c]

 HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL


  I know it,s been awhile since i have been on but well my computer is not haveing a temper tantrum i thought id write  to you all.
Wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday season. Been busy  with work now went from unempolyed to  working 7 days aweek 10 hr days.
   Must admit my butt is draging a little these days. have 7 days off for the season then back to the grind.
Febuary i go for my real 6mo check up , they want to do those mean and nasty things to me again   coln oscop, and a endoscop.
 Thing on  real hard on aint going to happen   my butt is fine and my throat  is also .  besides to much time off of work.
 Since we are building the new trucks for the Gov  we had to sign a contract saying  we would not miss to much time.

  Health wise iam doing great  uncle arthur isvery active in my knees and fingers  yet al lest i still have knees and fingers to use so all in all  it,s all good.  May God bless you all and keep you strong in your own journey in life.
Sorry for such a long letter .

                                                                        pete

[MissyMouse]

Pete,

May you be blessed as well, we miss ya around here.

Mouse

[Pancho and Lefty]

Pete et al,

It sounds like you're back to semi-normal, or paranormal, or something like that Pete. Give me a call one of these days. . . . I lost my cell phone and all my phone numbers with it. . . yours among them.

I haven't posted because there's really not much new to talk about. I don't read a lot of research anymore. I think I've posted all the pertinent advice I have to offer.

One thing that did become clear to me just lately was that the new PI's aren't going to be a major breakthrough for geno 3's and 4's. My info is that those groups might as well treat now because the odds are not going to be any more favorable with the new stuff. (I imagine I'm about the last one to connect the dots on that).

I used to joke about going up in the tx balloon and coming down in unknown surroundings. The real story on that. . . and the perceived physical post sides are difficult to pin down.

I have been doing some very absent minded things lately. Two lost cell phones in short amount of time. After an outing, I left my snow gear outside the car yesterday and basically just drove away from it. Then, there are the myriad small things that occur day to day.

I wonder if my expectations for post SVR were inflated beyond what is reasonable? I don't feel 15 years younger and I'm certainly no less absent minded. BUT, the virus is gone and the stuff I've read suggests the liver does repair itself to some degree. . . some have shown significant healing. Then, there's Doug and Kris who have experienced some kind of immaculate reversals. That is some of the best news I've heard in a long while.

Bottom line for me is. . . I am glad I did the cure. I'm glad the virus is gone. I doubt I'll ever request another PCR because I'm planning to live with my liver as is. I am now and will continue to be more grateful for the blessing of having gotten rid of the viral crud.

I sincerely hope my new attitude of gratitude is evident in my posts here. 

peace,

Max





 

[pete c]

 
   
hello friends & family

     Hey Poncho & Lefty
 I sure know what your saying about the sever on going case of brain farts in your life. I know that it,s not fun trying to remember things, sticky note still are my pals yet for get to take them with me when going out ,

  As you have said  I,am greaful to have been able to do TX and that so far so good still svr,I belive that our ages hve some thing to do with the speed of recovery, and the other factors of our lifes.

  So bud not feel like your floating your boat alone cause you aint, row row row your boat where the heck is the stream Missy Mose hope that all is going well for you on TX God Bless you girl  for giveing it another shot no pund intened .
 This is still the coolest place to be in cyber space here with my friends. So happy new year to you all . and may your dreams come true . you pa pal pete

[Hank's mom]

Hi All -

I was hoping to get a face lift and and longer legs, but the docs are still are looking forward to shaking hands with my liver - darn the luck.

As many of you know I am on the transplant list,because of which I have given up my driver's license - the only safe and responsible thing to do in spite of my denial. So my story will most certainly end differnely than yours.

I am having more trouble with confusion and its best friends - talking and walking. - Generally, I sound and walk like a drunk - in my dreams, if I were 3 sheets I'd deal with a hangover and be myself, such as that is, in a day or two, all the more reason for giving up the license. As for writing, I need many editors - Moe, Larry, and Curly.

I hate this disease and can't say that enough - thank goodness, no matter how you fared through treatment you are still with us, albeit a little scrambled.

Susie

[pete c]

HI Everyone

  Happy new yrs to all. Hanks mom just want to say that you dont need a face lift your beauty shines every where .

    Your hope is like a river that flows down a gentle slopin life. So no matter how you see your self you will always be hope to me .
   Well it has come time for me to go back into the salt minds  again 7 days aweek  so wont be around much, Id just like to say it,s great to have folks like you all in my life.Heres hope that 2010 will bring to your needs  and your hopes.

    In Feb i will go back to pittsburgh  for my 6mom test and some other things like a coln job again ouch & and a endoscopy . oh boy not the same day though. Have been going to the denist to fix the mess that TX has done on my theeth , Had one pull the other day there was no hope for it. 
   
         Well To all my friends  may your find the strength you need to do the next right thing for your self. God Bless and keep you strong

                                                                               pete

[Hank's mom]

Thanks Sweet Pete

You make me blush. Don't work too, too hard, though I bet in most ways it's great to be back in the saddle again.

Susie

[jan]

Mom, you have a great way of writing.
Don't stop.I hope for your transplant to hapen soon, very soon.
I really hope to get to meet you inperson, hopefully this summer.. maybe i may take a small road trip this spring.
I'll pick you up and drive you around in my convertable weather permitting.

We will have fun..
love, Jan