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EGD

a1napadude
a1napadude
I didn't want to hijack MLTTexas thread about going to see her Dr. but I too am going to see mine. I'm a little...make that very ..nervous about going for this EGD. The reason being is that if I DO have bleeders then I get to ponder doing the SOC AGAIN for 48 weeks. I'd really like to wait, who wouldn't, for a kinder tx but....maybe not a good idea. I'm already at stage four/ grade four. I guess I'm just going to see what the cards hold for me. Thanks for letting me express my nervousness
deleted_user
deleted_user
Best of luck a1. As you know stage4 can last for many years and hope that your grade is easing off a bit. Keep us posted!
SandyDo
SandyDo
Napa, are you compensated?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would jump at the chance to get on ANY treatment at this point.
I am a basket case just letting this rotten crap live it up inside of me.
I would rather die from treatment than to go without treatment for another day. I felt like I was dying half the time while I was on pegasys and ribavirin, so I know it is an awful experience, but it is much worse for me to not be trying to kill this devil inside of me. I would rather be dead than to let it continue to live inside of me. Best wishes
deleted_user
deleted_user
Your nervousness is understandable. Hoping everything will be fine....no bleeders and that you will be able to wait for a gentler TX.
Let us know what ya find out. Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, we understand Napa!! Let us know how it turns out. I'm hoping for the best of outcomes so that you can delay tx until some better stuff is available. Keep us posted.
oOoREBoOo
oOoREBoOo
I sure hope there is a kinder tx for you that will be available soon. Hoping the best possible results for you! (((((TIM))))
karmah0209
karmah0209
napa, please do keep us updated.......... we all love you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wish you the best, brother, either way.
I'm very confident in your ability to consider the facts and make a decision.
misskaren
misskaren
We will be praying for you and thinking of you. Hope everything goes ok.
pershu
pershu
Tim, have you had this done before? If not, don't be too nervous about the actual procedure...you don't feel anything. You are in that "twilight sleep". You wake up and want to know when they are going to start and they tell you it's done....Cool.

I can't remember are you 1 or 2? My foggy brain seems to recall that you were 2. Let us know what happens. You know we care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hope everything went well for you.........please keep us posted.
a1napadude
a1napadude
@ pershu...genotype 2b ,,relapsed six weeks after EOT. April 1st 2011.
I go in Friday at 6:30, should be home and posting by noon. Will let y'all know then.
Thanks for the support.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well Napa...post real loud cause I will be at work and I want to be able to hear the news...............:):)

I'll be thinking of ya:):) Good Luck
TulsaGal
TulsaGal
a1napadude, have you had varices before? Nancy
dillytime
dillytime
sorry tim to hear,,about u're bleeding....didn't know u were in that kinda shape..pray and hope the drs get right on top of it........