There is a disconnect between my last post and those since. Perhaps my comments where too abstract, thus I was misunderstood.

I was attempting to provide some context, for my good blood results, despite having had HCV for a long time, as we are all here in the process of managing our health with the virus until we have finished treatment.

My point was that: I really advocate informed dietary decisions, and abstinence from harmful habits, specifically for us with HCV. Because, despite years of hazardous behavior regarding my own health, I appear to have achieved good blood results, via those redeeming changes I made.

I confess, I marvel at how people can be grateful for medical intervention while admitting they smoke, or drink, or eat poorly. It’s a naive self-deluding hypocrisy; like the patient that goes to McDonalds on the way home from a stomach bypass operation. (True anocdote btw).

So I am attempting to encourage others to take as much control of their health as possible, while acknowledging that new DDAs are the magic bullet for the outstanding obstacle of HCV which is otherwise beyond our control.

I have always fought with depression yet mostly remained productive throughout, but what a hellish existence it has been to fight something you cannot beat; HCV. A race towards the freedom from HCV, against the march of passing years and aging, produces an ever shrinking oasis; a portion of ones life free from ailments, in which the individual can flourish.

Thank you everyone who has replied. Much appreciated.

Looks like liver function blood tests are easier to acquire than the Viral Load tests.