Monday, March 28, 2011

To My Dragon;

(I will) Never Surrender
I'll not let you beat me, there's nothing you can do.
No force could be imposed on me, that would see me succomb to you.
No obstacle you throw at me, will block my path for long.
I'll simply find another way, my desires are far to strong.
No winds could blow me hard enough, to drive me off my course.
Your's could never hope to match, that of my driving force.
Nor waves or raging torrents, you might muster, will ever sweep.
From this path I've chosen, or all it is I seek.
So to you, I welcome your challenges, each one you may throw.
They only serve to strenghten me and with everyone, I'll grow.
by W.A.Simmons

I am one strong woman, but when I can't get one 'feel good' day after weeks of sx's...I start to lose it. I cried last night, frustration won. I  feel bad again today.These are the times when you just want to quit. NOW, more than ever, this is when you kick yourself. Reach down deep and find the strength, physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually. I am so close! With 20 weeks to go, HCV undetectable, and the encouraging stories of those who have been free from this dragon years later...this is what you fight for now!
WINNING :)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

I have only 21 weeks to go !

I'm so sorry I have not returned til now. Treatment has been a ride.Everyday is a new adventure. I have 21 shots to go :) I was blessed to have read so much on here in advance.Without the knowledge I acquired here, I never would have made it this far.
About 16 weeks in, sx began to worsen. nausea, migraines, dehydration, my eyes hurt, my joints ache,shortness of breath has me house bound. I can't even stay on my feet for more than a few mins. I choose to deal with my aches & pains rather then add more pills to my regiment. I gave up  on whining, long ago. "Another side effect?" ,"there's a pill for that !"  I never want to hear that again !  :roll:
My Riba has been reduced twice. I now take 0nly 600mg. My #'s just keep dropping.
WBC    1.9  
RBC    3.01  
Hemoglobin    9.9  
 :pale: I have lost more than 25 lbs. (nearly 2 stones).Ensure is expensive, but becoming  my best friend. I eat healthy, so healthy I can't seem to get enough calories each day.Water, water, water !!! And yet he doctors are impressed with me. I've been told that I'm am handling this like a champ. Others in Tx have not fared as well.Especially, mentally & emotionally. I give much credit to my friends .I promise not to go so far, so long again.