I'm Done!

I sit here in disbelief. My year long struggle with Intereron treatment is finally successfully at a close. My Viral Load has remained at an undetectable level, since week 12. I live with the most difficult genotype of the disease to treat. 1b.

How I was able to stay relatively upbeat during these 52 weeks, I'm not sure. I experienced anger, resentment, grief, hopelessness, restlessness, pick any feeling. I think I experienced it.

I suffered great loss, and life changing events during treatment. I was employed, then "downsized" in the middle of treatment. My beloved and loyal Scottish Terrier, lost his battle with Cancer, right before I moved across state.

I was blessed to not lose a traumatic amount of hair. I was even more fortunate, to lose 25 lbs during treatment. (Interferon is the greatest weight loss program ever!)

My family and friends were and still are a tremendous support to me.

Hearing on the news last week about the 40,000 or more patients exposed to HIV, HEP B and HEP C in Las Vegas, has made me extremely angry and appalled. (I feel like I was diagnosed all over again.) I can't believe the idiocy of the excuse for exposing so many innocent people. (trying to cut costs.) HELLO! the owner lives in a 4million dollar new home.

I would not wishi this on anyone. Interferon was not a walk in the park, but I did better than most.

Ranting and Raving, I probably have not made much sense. I think it will make me feel better. I tried to keep a diary while on treatment. I wish I had found this site sooner. Writing, whether it makes sense or not, is very therapeutic.