WARNING: Casual readers of this blog may find some details uncomfortable. I've included them to help fellow patients or those researching the idea of undergoing treatment. I apologize for any discomfort this may cause.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
28 Weeks, 0 Days - Limitations & "Training Wheels"
Wow! 28 weeks! I remember when I first started treatment and another patient shared that she was 28 weeks in. I couldn't imagine it then. And here I am now!
I'm doing well. I'm still an "undie."
I have 20 weeks to go. And I'm gonna be just fine...
Whoop whoop!
Many patients get to this point and - having had such a difficult time - decide to call it quits. In doing so, their risk of relapse is 25% (if I remember correctly). My life isn't a breeze, but I know I'll make it. I know I will. That's a great feeling. You know, having confident hope - unwavering faith. I can't say that my track record is stellar in this area. No, not at all... I've grown to develop this depth of faith. And this treatment is included in the credits.
I'm doing well. I'm still an "undie."
I have 20 weeks to go. And I'm gonna be just fine...
Whoop whoop!
Many patients get to this point and - having had such a difficult time - decide to call it quits. In doing so, their risk of relapse is 25% (if I remember correctly). My life isn't a breeze, but I know I'll make it. I know I will. That's a great feeling. You know, having confident hope - unwavering faith. I can't say that my track record is stellar in this area. No, not at all... I've grown to develop this depth of faith. And this treatment is included in the credits.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
24 Weeks - Half Way!
Yeah! I'm half way! 24 down, 24 to go.
Man, this is a long haul. I feel this way especially on days like today. And I've had days like today more times than not.
Man, this is a long haul. I feel this way especially on days like today. And I've had days like today more times than not.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
22 Weeks, 5 Days: My Liver Compensates Well...
My nurse said something interesting at the 20-week check up. She said, "Your liver compensates very well [to the virus and now this long-term treatment]." Really? Wow. That says a lot about my body and my personality. Often times while growing up, my parents took pride in sharing how "adaptable" I was. I suppose I "adapted" well to the leukemia treatment 25 years ago. I "adapted" to living with Hep C. Even my liver knows how to fall in line: "Your liver compensates very well..." Too funny. Or is it??...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
22 Weeks, 4 Days: A Foreign Habit...
It's been a while since I posted. I hadn't forgotten about y'all... Thanks for your patience!
I'm almost halfway through treatment! Yeah! AND... I'm pretty worn out this week. I've been running on low since school started, really.
I'm almost halfway through treatment! Yeah! AND... I'm pretty worn out this week. I've been running on low since school started, really.
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