1st injection what will happen

Hey there Heavenly one, welcome -

Though it's been said a multitude of times I'll repeat it - tx is different for everyone - from barely noticeable to a total butt kicker. Being prepared is important and a big part of that you have already done by joining the forum and asking questions. I actually didn't join till I was pretty far along thinking this was a very different kind of place - plus, I wanted to tough it alone - ceremony is not the best place to stand at all - but in short order, joining made a huge difference. I got a family here, who understood what I was talking about, friendship, and support was and still was and is magnificent.

The water has to keep flowing - yes you can have juice for a little more bang for your buck, but the water is key to feeling semi-normal. I always knew when I had not had enough - headaches were the big clue. You need to pay close attention to what your body tells you and if you're unsure, call your doctor or if he has a good nurse practitioner - really important so they know you need help in the form of helper drugs, foods, etc. They may tell you to avoid one thing or another. If I didn't have my doc's and NP's support I really am not sure I would have made it.

This is a semi-short list of things you MIGHT need:
WATER - count your glasses of water a day if you need to, I used bottled water and counted the empty bottles - our fresh is bad here

EMERGENCY FOODS - peanut butter, nuts, fruit and veggies for a pick up when you need one

WARM CLOTHES - sweats, pj's, whatever for chills, a NICE FAN if you get too hot

HELP FROM FAMILY/FRIENDS - someone to shop or cook or clean - it can make a big difference

A JOURNAL - I wasn't great at this, I used my old posts here for reference - LOL - this is helpful in the long run.

A LIST OF MEDS, DOC'S PHONE NUMBERS - GP, Liver, Dentist, Eye, Mental health person, if you have or need one, that you are treating for Hep C, meds (update if you have to and include over-the-counter, vitamins, etc.), and allergies.

KEEP IT WITH YOU even if you are side effect free. And, how you manage different symptoms, i.e. headaches. ( I learned the hard way and it was stupid and dangerous).

NOTEPAD, BUDDY, TAPE RECORDER - whatever works or is available to you for doc visits, use the item of choice BEFORE for questions to ask, and DURING/AFTER to help keep track of the answers.

BREATHE and make some QUIET TIME - it's easy to get overwhelmed so give yourself a break.

There may be sleep aides, etc. that you need to cope. If you add or suddenly subtract something let your doc know, for example, I was told ginger is a no, no for me - I have Varices in my esophogis (spell?), which can be effected, this doesn't mean you will be hurt from ginger.

I didn't write this list of preparedness for myself, though in hindsight, I wish I didn't make myself learn everything the hard way, after tx, and while I am on transplant list - DOESN'T MEAN YOU WILL BE ON TRANSPLANT LIST, too.

There is no telling which effects are from Peg or Riba, it could be one or both in combination, either way it is all about chemistry - yours with the addition of this lovely pair.

Sorry I put such a long response to you, but wanted to answer thoroughly.

Susie