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Title: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: wellington on July 19, 2006, 12:44:04 am: I'm pretty new to these forums, having just learned my status in February of this year. What a great resource this place is, not only of info related to HIV but also for the sense of community it imparts. I've been reading and re-reading for the last few months, cramming as much information into my head as I possibly could so that when I visit the doctor, I'm as armed and ready as possible. It's starting to pay a dividend.

Since my diagnosis, I began meds almost immediately following my first blood work and struggled with PCP and significant weight loss which almost killed me. My CD was 45 and VL 280k.

Today, I received news that my VL, in just 4 short months, has dropped to undetectable and my CD is 110 and climbing. I know I'm not out of the woods just yet but I feel like I could lift a house right now.

I'd like to thank those who post to these forums for providing such frank accounts of their lives - both the bad and good. It's been in reading your comments that has helped me to keep my head above water and to put one foot in front of the other each day. ;D
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: joemutt on July 19, 2006, 12:48:27 am: Congratulations Wellington, it's always good to read this kinda news,
Keep on truckin' :)
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: Lisa on July 19, 2006, 12:51:48 am: I'm glad that you are doing well, and invite you to stay with us for a while.
Thanks for your kind words.

Lisa
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: Oceanbeach on July 19, 2006, 12:52:44 am: Your results very closely mirror mine from 1996. I nearly died from PCP in 1996, started meds immediately, have been undetectable since 1998. I am very happy for you. Have the best day
Michael

www.Commission-on-AIDS.org (http://www.Commission-on-AIDS.org)
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: Jeffreyj on July 19, 2006, 01:45:46 am: Way to go Wellington! This is awesome news. Your t-cells will get even higher next time, I just have that feeling! Glad to hear you are doing so well!
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: frenchpat on July 19, 2006, 04:35:04 am: Well done!

I hope that good lab results and the positive vibes from people here will help you mend this broken heart ;)(your icon)

stay well

Pat
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: David_CA on July 19, 2006, 06:26:49 am: Yea! I hope that, whenever I start meds, I'm as responsive as you.

David
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Post by: Nadine on July 19, 2006, 06:32:58 am: Good going Wellington!
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Post by: DanielMark on July 19, 2006, 06:37:41 am: HI Wellington,

That's very good progress indeed! Glad to hear it.

Daniel
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Post by: Teresa on July 19, 2006, 07:40:36 am: Wellington,

Way to go...Thats great news!

Hugs
Teresa
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: angels4kelly on July 19, 2006, 10:24:49 am: Hi Wellington,
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ;D
Peace,
Kelly
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: aztecan on July 19, 2006, 10:33:45 am: Hey Wellington,
Those are some awesome results! It is always uplifting to hear good news like this. It is a really great way to perk up the start of my day! :)

Keep up the good work and please keep filling us in on how things are going. It is news like this that really does give people "A reason for hope."

HUGS,

Mark
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: JohnOso on July 19, 2006, 11:33:49 am: Good going, Wellington. Very glad to hear those lab results from you, and hope to hear nothing but onward and upward from here on out.

Take care,
John
Title: Re: A Reason To Hope ...
Post by: ACinKC on July 19, 2006, 11:43:01 am: You go man! Great results, the Tcells will rise next time! Show that virus NO MERCY!!!
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Post by: AlanBama on July 19, 2006, 08:04:06 pm: YAY Wellington, great news!

Those T-cells will climb, just be patient.

Hugs,

Alan