Wow – what a speedy response DAC! That is such good news and your early commitment to getting the right medication has paid off big time.
Your medication now becomes routine knowing that you are on the right path.

Coral

I caught up with this morning and have been reading through all of your responses since the first post by Dr James. Through you all I have had a quick ride through all of the emotions: shock, anger, sadness, observations, more anger, acceptance? (not likely!), options, technical talk, ways forward. I used to be a bureaucrat in a past life so tried to work through the logical reasons for the TGAs decision but realised that I don’t think so much like a bureaucrat anymore.

I have had a lot of firsts since reading that first article about generic HepC treatment in the SMH last year. My first consultation with a doctor using Skype (in Tassie no less!) the first time I have ordered medication from overseas, my first Hep C treatment, my first post on this forum when I shared my status with people other than close family and friends, the first time I realised what an exceptional forum this is, my first blood test in years that had a Hep C undetected result and the first time I realised how much better I feel.

The first time I realised that Dr James is not only an exceptional doctor but an exceptional human being. I’m still in awe of his bravery, compassion and capacity for what must be an enormous workload. Underpinning all of these posts is the absolute commitment to supporting and protecting Dr James and his team. It’s not often you can say that someone literally gave you your life back.

I’m still reading through the reasons and legalities of the TGA decision and it may take me a while to work through the techo stuff but there are too many compassionate and driven people on this site for it not to continue.

Ariel – best of luck with your next tests. It sounds as if you are doing really well and if your positivity and truly joyful vibes can get you across the line you’ll have no problem at all.

Thanks everyone for the ocean photographs. Walking the beach with my dog has been probably the most therapeutic thing I have done throughout all of this.

Coral

Hi Tina – I can see that the great songs, dancing bananas and even a rocking Star Trek Crew have been covered so from me a simple heartfelt congratulations. I can’t believe how much better I feel (or how bad I felt in retrospect) so I’m so happy that this is shared by you and so many others. Great to be able to say – I know how you feel!

Coral

Hi Juen,

Great to see those good results. It sounds like you are doing everything right and reaping the rewards. Looking forward to seeing your next lot of results. Keep well. Coral

I had no problem with coffee GT2 but you could compile a book with everyone’s different and shared experiences. The main thing is that everyone comes out the other end UND in their own time and way. It could be a coincidence or your body could be saying no to strong coffee at the moment (somewhat sadly). I agree with re_roll that moderation is the key along with good nutrition, exercise and a sense of humour (which you clearly have).

Congratulations Gaj, I’ve really enjoyed your posts. I got to EOT at the end of April and am also feeling a bit strange without my evening tablets. After 24 weeks they had become part of the daily ritual (apart from the times I got settled into bed and had to get up again because I’d forgotten to take them). Good luck with the next bit.

Good article Splitdog. Hooray for Dr Freeman with bells on!