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Title: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 08, 2007, 12:31:12 am

Mid May 1) 351/35%  VL 40,000
June      2) 348/23% n/a
August   3) 473/23% pending VL

I'm happy with today's results. I quit smoking in May and changed my diet. I started vitamins, minerals, and fish oil. No more fast food. I dance 10-30 hours a week.  I'm not saying this has had an effect on my labs but I secretly wish it has.

I guess I've had HIV for a year. I found out in May cuz I tested negative last September with a nasty seroconversion that almost forced me to take the semester off school and made me drop from 120 to 105 lbs.  Maybe I should have tested sooner but at that point all things HIV I didn't want to deal with since the doctors scared the crap out of me and my parents. 

Phew. I can now breath for the next three months.  The anxiety is leaving my body slowly but I'm far more depressed.  It's situational, so I'm going to see if it lingers...would rather not go on anti-depressants.  Bought some books by David Burns and starting therapy soon.
I never thought it would be this hard to deal with but I figure this is part of the ups and downs of life and I should just let it happen and not stress.  I tend to get sick of things fast...boys...schedules...cities...so I'm hoping I will start healing soon. Thanks to all who gave me positive and supportive
feedback.  Oh and I'm 27 next week.  Bring on the late 20s.  (Some people are hating me right now I bet hehe)  ::)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Matty the Damned on August 08, 2007, 01:10:50 am
Honey,

Matty the Damned is pleased to hear that you're doing well. Dancing 30 hours a week? I can just see you now, gypsy tapping your way around the supermarket.

Only one thing I'd mention -- you're CD4% has declined a bit over the last 3-4 months. Best to keep an eye on that one darling. I know you're still early on in terms of HIV, but it's still something to be mindful of.

Oh and one other thing. 105lbs? What are you, 4'11"? :)

MtD
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 08, 2007, 01:14:38 am
i'm 5'6" 123 now...so yeah I'm short.  my doctor knows I've been a wreck and told me not to worry about the CD% so I'm not going to.
But yes I'll keep my eye on it. :)
The CD% dropped that fast within 3 weeks...between my 1st and 2nd labs...I'm sure it will go back up.
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Bucko on August 08, 2007, 01:14:46 am
Darling-

I weighed more than 105 lbs in third grade, and I'm a skinny bitch, too. But I'm 150 at 5'6.

105?


Brent
(Whose last bf called him el flaco)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Matty the Damned on August 08, 2007, 01:17:12 am
i'm 5'6" 123 now...so yeah I'm short.  my doctor knows I've been a wreck and told me not to worry about the CD% so I'm not going to.
But yes I'll keep my eye on it.
The CD% dropped that fast within 3 weeks...between my 1st and 2nd labs...I'm sure it will go back up.


Yup. It's not uncommon for newly infected people to see their numbers go haywire in the first 12-18 months. I'm sure they'll go back up too, honey.

5'6"? Jesus Christ are there any reasonably statured people in this fucking place?

MtD
(Who is 6'4" and weighs 230lbs)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 08, 2007, 01:18:44 am




Darling-

I weighed more than 105 lbs in third grade, and I'm a skinny bitch, too. But I'm 150 at 5'6.

105?


Brent
(Whose last bf called him el flaco)
It's not my fault I have the metabolism of a hummingbird and probably eat more than you.
I'm actually only 3 pounds underweight with a BMI of 19...I think.
Yes I became insanely scary-looking after the seroconversion.  My professors and peers looked horrifed when they saw me after I was absent for 3 weeks. Nicole Ritchie basically copied my look.
I gained it all back soo fast and basically was the strongest I've ever been...then I started smoking a pack a day again and that all went to hell...
I keep biting my lip...I always want nicotine. gimme now
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 08, 2007, 01:20:38 am
i'm 5'6" 123 now...so yeah I'm short.  my doctor knows I've been a wreck and told me not to worry about the CD% so I'm not going to.
But yes I'll keep my eye on it.
The CD% dropped that fast within 3 weeks...between my 1st and 2nd labs...I'm sure it will go back up.


Yup. It's not uncommon for newly infected people to see their numbers go haywire in the first 12-18 months. I'm sure they'll go back up too, honey.

5'6"? Jesus Christ are there any reasonably statured people in this fucking place?

MtD
(Who is 6'4" and weighs 230lbs)

Hey! Watch your mouth! Short people are fabulous and can get through crowds easier and are generally faster than the jolly greens... *flips hair*
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: thunter34 on August 08, 2007, 01:23:14 am
Well, babe- it doesn't look like meds are in your immediate future.  So far, so good.   ;)


And Matty:  I'm no slouch at 5'11''.  Though I do love me some short boys. 
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Bucko on August 08, 2007, 01:24:28 am

I gained it all back soo fast and basically was the strongest I've ever been...then I started smoking a pack a day again and that all went to hell...
I keep biting my lip...I always want nicotine. gimme now

I'm a chain-smoking whore too, dear. It keeps me young and vibrant.

Brent
(Who cops to slightly more than a pack a day)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 08, 2007, 01:26:38 am
I'm a chain-smoking whore too, dear. It keeps me young and vibrant.

Brent
(Who cops to slightly more than a pack a day)

I was a chain-smoking barebacking whore...now i'm healthier than ever!
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: thunter34 on August 08, 2007, 01:28:53 am
I was a chain-smoking barebacking whore...now i'm healthier than ever!

This thread is starting to turn me on.  Sorry.
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Bucko on August 08, 2007, 01:37:25 am
I was a chain-smoking barebacking whore...now i'm healthier than ever!

Something tells me that we're gonna get along just fine. We already have so much in common.

Brent
(Who hasn't used a condom in years)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Matty the Damned on August 08, 2007, 01:44:40 am
And Matty:  I'm no slouch at 5'11''.

Silence midget!!

MtD
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: milker on August 08, 2007, 04:20:23 am
Shadow, you have that witty attitude that makes me think you will do fine because you will listen to people that have been there before you as well as challenge them for answers. I like that, it means that you're taking charge of your body and despite what you may think when you feel a bit down, you're doing fucking well.

I won't comment on the chain-smoking-barebacking-whore  8) Do you look like an 5'6 ironing board? If yes PM me. :D

Milker.
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: Bucko on August 09, 2007, 03:49:25 am


I won't comment on the chain-smoking-barebacking-whore  8) Do you look like an 5'6 ironing board? If yes PM me. :D



Fluie-

Look out for Milkie, dear. He likes 'em young and slim, the Gallic perv.

Brent
(Who feels like Fluie's big bro)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: NYCguy on August 10, 2007, 11:53:32 am
Nothin wrong with young and slim in my book either!  And hey, I was down to 120...maybe 115 in college - i'm 5'7 -  but then again my mom was convinced I was anorexic.  Hell, maybe i was.  Funny, tho, I've actually been gaining weight since texting poz a year ago - a little too much actually, so now I hit the gym hard like I did in the fabulous 90's (and x-chelsea gymers out there?), and 140 seems to work pretty well. 

But a 120 lb, wash-board, x-chain-smoking whore sounds good to me!  I like whores - especially cute ones.  And hey, do keep a check on that % - my doc made me start meds when mine hit 20%, but my vl was out the roof too.  Sounds like you're good for now!

Keep dancin hottie ;)
Title: Re: 3rd lab results in 10 weeks/ happy 1st anniversary
Post by: shadowfluid on August 15, 2007, 09:16:15 pm
Shadow, you have that witty attitude that makes me think you will do fine because you will listen to people that have been there before you as well as challenge them for answers. I like that, it means that you're taking charge of your body and despite what you may think when you feel a bit down, you're doing fucking well.

I won't comment on the chain-smoking-barebacking-whore  8) Do you look like an 5'6 ironing board? If yes PM me. :D


Oh you're a reeaaaaaal comedian! Thanks for writing this. I'd like to think I'm doing well. :) thanks