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Final Dose of HD Interferon….check!

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    • December 30, 2010 at 4:17 pm
    Wendi Lynn
    Participant

      So, I know there were quite a few folks that started the one month HD Interferon around the same time as me.  Yesterday was my last HD and I'm SO GLAD it's over.  Lots of side effects, more sleep than I've had in months but I'm done!  I'm hoping that everyone else came through ok!  I also wanted to say thanks for all the advice and nice words.  Every little bit helps!

      On to the next challenge!!!

      Wendi

      So, I know there were quite a few folks that started the one month HD Interferon around the same time as me.  Yesterday was my last HD and I'm SO GLAD it's over.  Lots of side effects, more sleep than I've had in months but I'm done!  I'm hoping that everyone else came through ok!  I also wanted to say thanks for all the advice and nice words.  Every little bit helps!

      On to the next challenge!!!

      Wendi

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        • December 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm
        Fen
        Participant

          Congrats, Wendi!  Here's hoping those side effect disappear quickly.  Are you doing the 11 month self-injections?

          Fen

            • January 2, 2011 at 1:42 am
            Wendi Lynn
            Participant

              Yes, I am doing the 11 months self injections too.  Hoping that I'll get some of my energy back and see my family for a change.  My routine for the last month was work, drip, bed….didn't see much of anyone or anything.  Glad to be back in the world of the living and looking forward to 2011!

              Happy New Year!!!

              • January 2, 2011 at 1:42 am
              Wendi Lynn
              Participant

                Yes, I am doing the 11 months self injections too.  Hoping that I'll get some of my energy back and see my family for a change.  My routine for the last month was work, drip, bed….didn't see much of anyone or anything.  Glad to be back in the world of the living and looking forward to 2011!

                Happy New Year!!!

              • December 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm
              Fen
              Participant

                Congrats, Wendi!  Here's hoping those side effect disappear quickly.  Are you doing the 11 month self-injections?

                Fen

                • December 30, 2010 at 9:54 pm
                dian in spokane
                Participant

                  Great news Wendi! Will you go on to self injections now? or are you done? I see by your profile pic that you are into the snow! Maybe you'll get your energy back quick enough to get out and enjoy some of the snow that seems to be all over right now!

                  Good Luck, and Happy New Year.

                  Dian

                  • December 30, 2010 at 9:54 pm
                  dian in spokane
                  Participant

                    Great news Wendi! Will you go on to self injections now? or are you done? I see by your profile pic that you are into the snow! Maybe you'll get your energy back quick enough to get out and enjoy some of the snow that seems to be all over right now!

                    Good Luck, and Happy New Year.

                    Dian

                    • December 31, 2010 at 1:46 am
                    JakeinNY
                    Participant

                      Congrats. Wendi.

                      Now take the best care of that immune system of yours!!!

                      Eat to live and live, and live, and live.

                      • December 31, 2010 at 1:46 am
                      JakeinNY
                      Participant

                        Congrats. Wendi.

                        Now take the best care of that immune system of yours!!!

                        Eat to live and live, and live, and live.

                        • December 31, 2010 at 12:47 pm
                        akls
                        Participant

                          Good Job Wendi!  It's a great milestone to hit!  I completed my year in March 2010 and I'm feeling back to my old self with the exception of one thing..an intolerance to cold.  Too bad I live in Michigan!  Good Luck!

                          Amy S. in Michigan

                          • December 31, 2010 at 12:47 pm
                          akls
                          Participant

                            Good Job Wendi!  It's a great milestone to hit!  I completed my year in March 2010 and I'm feeling back to my old self with the exception of one thing..an intolerance to cold.  Too bad I live in Michigan!  Good Luck!

                            Amy S. in Michigan

                            • December 31, 2010 at 1:28 pm
                            Melanoma Mom
                            Participant

                              Yay, Wendi! Just in time to ring in 2011!

                              Our 14 year old son is coming to a close with his HD Interferon as well. He has six more days and will have his last treatment Friday, January 7th. He has done amazingly well and has little side effects. He is a bit more tired and his appetite is diminished, but other than that, he is full speed ahead! He has been going out to the movies, dinner, etc. after treatments ….. really blowing our minds with how strong he is! He will be doing the low-dose shots. You?

                                • January 2, 2011 at 1:47 am
                                Wendi Lynn
                                Participant

                                  Wow!  Oh to be young again!  Good for him!  I couldn't even function after treatment, so you and he are very blessed.  Yes, I'm doing the low-dose shots….beginning Monday.  Here's hoping for a much easier time for me and a continued easy time for you son!

                                  • January 2, 2011 at 1:54 pm
                                  Melanoma Mom
                                  Participant

                                    We certainly have our ups and downs. He had a friend over New Year's Eve and I think he was super-tired from his treatment that day. We were all watching TV and the next thing I know, he gets up and goes to his room without saying anything. I go to check on him and he is crying and inconsolable. He gets really angry when he hits rock bottom so he directs his anger at us, his parents, unfortunately. We don't take it personally, although it does feel like a knife in the gut. Teenage hormones AND Interferon = major mood swings! It was NOT a good New Year's Eve for us. 

                                    • January 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm
                                    Ninja
                                    Participant

                                      Hi Melanoma Mom.

                                      I just read your post about your New Year's eve. Please keep in mind that one of the worst side effects of INF is depression. My husband completed the entire 12-month treatment back in 2005 (he was diagnosed at stage 3A) and during the entire period he trated the major depression (that started more or less at the end of the high-dose phase) with medication.  Just wanted to let you know.
                                      All the best.

                                      Ninja (Husband diagnosed in June 2004 – 1 year INF NED)

                                      • January 3, 2011 at 7:48 pm
                                      Ninja
                                      Participant

                                        Hi Melanoma Mom.

                                        I just read your post about your New Year's eve. Please keep in mind that one of the worst side effects of INF is depression. My husband completed the entire 12-month treatment back in 2005 (he was diagnosed at stage 3A) and during the entire period he trated the major depression (that started more or less at the end of the high-dose phase) with medication.  Just wanted to let you know.
                                        All the best.

                                        Ninja (Husband diagnosed in June 2004 – 1 year INF NED)

                                        • January 2, 2011 at 1:54 pm
                                        Melanoma Mom
                                        Participant

                                          We certainly have our ups and downs. He had a friend over New Year's Eve and I think he was super-tired from his treatment that day. We were all watching TV and the next thing I know, he gets up and goes to his room without saying anything. I go to check on him and he is crying and inconsolable. He gets really angry when he hits rock bottom so he directs his anger at us, his parents, unfortunately. We don't take it personally, although it does feel like a knife in the gut. Teenage hormones AND Interferon = major mood swings! It was NOT a good New Year's Eve for us. 

                                          • January 2, 2011 at 1:47 am
                                          Wendi Lynn
                                          Participant

                                            Wow!  Oh to be young again!  Good for him!  I couldn't even function after treatment, so you and he are very blessed.  Yes, I'm doing the low-dose shots….beginning Monday.  Here's hoping for a much easier time for me and a continued easy time for you son!

                                          • December 31, 2010 at 1:28 pm
                                          Melanoma Mom
                                          Participant

                                            Yay, Wendi! Just in time to ring in 2011!

                                            Our 14 year old son is coming to a close with his HD Interferon as well. He has six more days and will have his last treatment Friday, January 7th. He has done amazingly well and has little side effects. He is a bit more tired and his appetite is diminished, but other than that, he is full speed ahead! He has been going out to the movies, dinner, etc. after treatments ….. really blowing our minds with how strong he is! He will be doing the low-dose shots. You?

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