Honker Heads for Hobart

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19 January 2016 at 1:36 pm #9788
LondonGirl
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@londongirl
Hey Honker, Enjoy your trip, if you are anything like me, you will be zipping around with lots of energy , most energy is in the morning after taking pill.

Wishing you all the best and a lovely healing journey

GT1a Dec14 F2/8.7 VL 900000-2.5M
Jan16 Hepcivir-L MonkMed/Redemption
Baseline: VL 913575 Alt 76 Platelets low
Wk2 VL1157 Alt 23
DET Wk 8 VL 32 Alt19 ‘In the slow lane’
June16 Fibro 5.7 F0/1 LIF 1.5
Wk 11 VL<12 Alt 13 Det/Unq
Extending tx 12 wks Mylan Sofo/Dac MonkMed
Wk 14 VL <12 Det/Unq
Wk 16 VL UNDETECTED
Wk 22 + 4 Wks Sunprevir FixHepC
Wk 24 UNDETECTED Alt 13
Wk 12 post tx SVR12 Wk 26 SVR24
Thank-you Tim, Dr Debasis @ MonkMed & Dr Freeman @ Fix HepC
19 January 2016 at 1:42 pm #9789
honker
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- Guardian Angel
@honker
Thanks London Girl. I have been thinking about the effects of the disease on us and how hard it is to know because most of us have had it for over 15 years. I am normally pretty high energy but sometimes I just crash. It will be interesting to see how and if energy levels change once it is gone. I am looking forward to zipping around in the morning as I was born at 6 am and have always been a morning girl. Hope all is well.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
19 January 2016 at 1:44 pm #9791
Paul-Jarman-facebook
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@paul-jarman-facebook
You will love Tassie Honker, make sure you get over to Strahan for a day or two and see some of that beautiful forest whilst your there. No doubt you probably get to meet the Doc and he will clue you up on where to go

Two time relapser.

SVR 4 achieved 12/16 at last
SVR 12 achieved 22/02/2017 The Bastard has been defeated

GT 3 – about 28 yrs with HCV
19 January 2016 at 1:46 pm #9793
honker
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@honker
Hi Zhuk,

Thanks. The meds arrived without a hitch and now waiting for me. It will probably be a bit anti-climactic after following the news and progress of treatment protocols for the past 15 years. And now the day has arrived for treatment with high rate of effectiveness and minimal side effects.

I will definitely go to Cradle Mountain. The photos are fantastic and I know will be much better in reality. Thanks for the support.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
19 January 2016 at 1:50 pm #9796
honker
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@honker
Thanks for the tip Paul. I will give Strahan a look. I grew up in the woods and feel most at home in the forest. That is what I am seeking in Tassie.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
19 January 2016 at 2:26 pm #9802
Gaj
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@gaj
Hi honker,

Wow, only 2 weeks till Tx! I remember when you first joined and I thought Feb seemed so far away.

It’s a beautiful island so enjoy the trip and best wishes for your journey to SVR.

G3a since ’78 – Dx ’12 – F4 (2xHCC)
24wk Tx – PEG/Riba/Dac 2013 relapsed
24wk Tx – Generic Sof/Dac/Riba 2015/16 relapsed
16wk Tx – 12/01/17 -> 03/05/17 NS3/NS5a + Generic Sof
SVR7 – 22/06/17 UND
SRV12 – 27/07/17 UND
SVR24 – 26/10/17 UND
19 January 2016 at 2:52 pm #9809
honker
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@honker
I know and now embarking on a healing adventure – thanks to all of you.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
19 January 2016 at 3:30 pm #9817
zhuk
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@zhuk
I couldn’t think of a more awesome place to begin your new life Honkers…Tassie is like nowhere else

GT1a since 1988, diagnosed 1990
F0, tx naive
VL 262,000 ALT 40 AST 26 GGT 13 Fibroscan 04/12/15 – 2.9
Started Mesochem sof/dac 12 weeks 01/01/2016
11/02/2016 – 6 weeks UNDETECTED
AST 26
ALT 26
21 January 2016 at 7:20 am #9967
honker
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@honker
Meds arrived at Buyers Club today. Thank you Tim and Melinda.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
21 January 2016 at 12:04 pm #9981
coral
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@coral
The eagle has landed! Good luck with your treatment Honker and enjoy your stay in beautiful Tasmania.

Coral
27 January 2016 at 10:03 am #10530
honker
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@honker
The is fast approaching. I leave for Hobart on Sunday night and will arrive on Monday afternoon in Hobart. First order will be to visit the Buyers Club to pick up my meds. Must say I am excited and nervous.

I would be interested in any tips on whole foods restaurants or shops and juice bars.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
27 January 2016 at 10:44 am #10535
magpie
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- Recovery Champion
@magpie
Wishing you lots of luck with starting your meds.
I did the 6 day Cradle Mountain walk 2 years ago. It is the most wonderful experience – if you get the opportunity, do it!

EOT UNDETECTED
Week 8 all bloods within normal limits
Week 4 Undetected
2016 – 28 January started Harvoni & Riba treatment
VL pretreatment 639,000 alt- 77
2015 fibroscan – 6.6
2 x non responder peg interferon & riba
geno 1a
27 January 2016 at 11:05 am #10539
honker
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@honker
Thanks. I would like to do that but thought I would see how I tolerate the meds before signing up. I’m optimistic and looks spectacular.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
27 January 2016 at 11:17 am #10541
Ariel
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@ariel
Good luck and safe travels Honker, how exciting for you. I, like many others here, love Tasmania. Have trekked at Cradle Mountain in the 1990’s it is superb a must do I agree with the other people, also last September 2015 I went to Shipstern Bluff to honour the ten year passing anniversary of my dad a salty seadog, it is past Port Arthur and Eaglehawk neck which are so beautiful too, and you need to a hike in around two hours through the wilderness to witness the most angry and majestic wave I have ever seen, on the way are tessellated pavements, caves, wondrous beaches, scenery of many colours and a total feast for the senses; there is now a walk through the three capes you can do. I went to the Caves in Hastings they were amazing. Also tried Hang-gliding near there on a line for beginners. I am terrified of heights and loved it so much I did it twice. There is an airwalk in Hastings too…it is amazing suspended above the beautiful virgin forest. Bruny Island is so beautiful, catch the car ferry from near Hobart and you can just scrape fresh oysters off the rocks and enjoy them. There are the most beautiful places so close to Hobart, none of these are far away apart from Cradle Mountain…as mentioned I did that another trip. The mountain overlooking Hobart is a quick steep narrow drive up to see the whole city and surrounds and will surely wet your appetite for more of this amazing Island. Food is great in Tasmania, especially if you like seafood, yummmmm. I am sure others can add to the list for you, have a wonderful time, and of course, wishing you a great outcome for treatment, Love from Ariel
27 January 2016 at 11:29 am #10544
honker
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@honker
Wow. Thanks for the great tips Ariel. Great info to help me make some initial plans. I am so looking forward to this seeing these places and feeling the healing power of nature. All the best to you.

Diagnosed in 2000, Genotype 1(b), no previous treatment,
Viral Load 90,700, ALT 86, AST 56 (as of Novemeber 15, 2015)
Fibroscan F0
Starting Redemption Sof/Led on February 2, 2016
Thanks to Greg Jeffries, Monkmed , FixHepC and Dr. Freeman

Feb. 29
Week 5 of tx
ALT 23
Undetected

May 26
4 EOT
ALT 25
AST 28

Didn’t test for viral load. Will test is July at 12 weeks EOT

August 1
Liver enzymes in normal range
HCV UNDETECTED
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