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Offline minismom

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CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« on: April 24, 2009, 06:56:49 am »
On behalf of all the ladies in the PW forum, I'd like to congratulate BT65 on her upcoming COLLEGE Graduation -  Cum Laude!!! Yesterday was her official last day - cap and gown soon to follow.  She has served as an inspiration to me and many others here.  Overcoming insurmountable hurdles, she is a living testament of strength and determination.

I'm proud of you.  I'm happy for you. 

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2009, 07:29:42 am »
YAY BETTY!

I'm really proud of you too. I bet you never thought you'd see this day ten years ago.

I hope you treat yourself to something nice, in honour of your graduation. Wish we could all be there on the day to cheer you on!

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 07:45:21 am »
CONGRATULATIONS! :-*   :-*

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2009, 08:09:17 am »
Betty
Congratulations on your accomplishment!  :-* :)

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2009, 08:35:09 am »
5/06 VL 1M+, CD4 22, 5% , pneumonia, thrush -- O2 support 2 months, 6/06 +Kaletra/Truvada
9/06 VL 3959 CD4 297 13.5% 12/06 VL <400 CD4 350 15.2% +Pravachol
2007 VL<400, 70, 50 CD4 408-729 16.0% -19.7%
2008 VL UD CD4 468 - 538 16.7% - 24.6% Osteoporosis 11/08 doubled Pravachol, +Calcium/D
02/09 VL 100 CD4 616 23.7% 03/09 VL 130 5/09 VL 100 CD4 540 28.4% +Actonel (osteoporosis) 7/09 VL 130
8/09  new regimen Isentress/Epzicom 9/09 VL UD CD4 621 32.7% 11/09 VL UD CD4 607 26.4% swap Isentress for Prezista/Norvir 12/09 (liver and muscle issues) VL 50
2010 VL UD CD4 573-680 26.1% - 30.9% 12/10 VL 20
2011 VL UD-20 CD4 568-673 24.7%-30.6%
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Offline Dachshund

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2009, 08:55:02 am »
Fantastic Betty! I'm so proud of you. You're living proof that AIDS is only a disabilty if you let it be. What a positive example of being positive you are.

I love you.
Hal

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2009, 08:59:52 am »
Aw, thanks you guys.  This brought me a smile this morning. :-*
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2009, 09:03:33 am »
Congratulations BT!!!! ;D ;D
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2009, 10:33:18 am »
Congrats Betty!! What a great accomplishment! ;D

  :-* mikie
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Offline rondrond

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2009, 10:47:18 am »
Congratulations Betty.
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2009, 11:33:50 am »

congratulations betty.  A lot of hard work but commitment goes a long way.

robert
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2009, 11:52:18 am »
Congrats Betty.  I know how hard you've been working yourself for this.  It must feel good.
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #12 on: April 24, 2009, 01:44:46 pm »
Congratulations and felicitations Betty!  ;D

This is quite an accomplishment and one of which you should be very proud.

You go girl!

HUGS,

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #13 on: April 24, 2009, 04:21:44 pm »
Dearest Betty,

Much love and congratulations!   ;D Have the best day
Michael

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2009, 04:40:28 pm »
Well done, Betty! Lots of good luck to you with that diploma in hand. Enjoy your graduation day!
Andy Velez

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #15 on: April 24, 2009, 05:12:11 pm »
Awesome accomplishment!! Congrats~ ;D
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5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2009, 05:48:11 pm »
Betty,


Congratulations to you !! I am so happy for you, indeed, a wonderful accomplishment !!


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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2009, 06:14:47 pm »
Betty,

That is wonderful news!!!   Congratulations!!!

Hugs & Stuff,
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« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2009, 08:37:06 pm »
Congratulations, Betty. You are a wonderful strong woman and I am so very happy  for you.   Love ya.    Cristy

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #19 on: April 24, 2009, 09:31:04 pm »
Shaun is doing a happy dance in honor of our wonderful Betty.... ;D
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Oct 07 CD4=446(19%) Feb 08 CD4=421(19%)
Jun 08 CD4=325(22%) Jul 08 CD4=301(18%)
Sep 08 CD4=257/VL=75,000 Oct 08 CD4=347(16%)
Dec 08 CD4=270(16%)
Jan 09 CD4=246(13%)/VL=10,000
Feb 09 CD4=233(15%)/VL=13,000
Started meds Sustiva/Epzicom
May 09 CD4=333(24%)/VL=650
Aug 09 CD4=346(24%)/VL=UD
Nov 09 CD4=437(26%)/VL=UD
Feb 10 CD4=471(31%)/VL=UD
June 10 CD4=517 (28%)/VL=UD
Sept 10 CD4=687 (31%)/VL=UD
Jan 11 CD4=557 (30%)/VL=UD
April 11 CD4=569 (32%)/VL=UD
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July 11 CD=520 (28%)/VL=UD
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Aug 12 CD=657 (29%)/VL=UD(<20)
Dec 12 CD=532 (31%)/VL=UD(<20)
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2009, 09:56:42 pm »
You guys are awesome, just awesome.  This isn't anything anybody else couldn't do.
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #21 on: April 24, 2009, 10:03:10 pm »
Congradulaions Betty
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2009, 06:59:33 am »

You guys are awesome, just awesome.  This isn't anything anybody else couldn't do.


Bollocks, woman! Don't be so damn modest. It's a fantastic accomplishment achieved despite the odds. You said, "damn-it, I CAN!" when so many would have said, "gosh, I couldn't possibly..."

You're one in a million and don't you forget it! ;)  ;D

Hugs,
Ann


PS - and not only did you DO it, you did it in style! I mean, cum on, you cum laude woman! :)

PPS - for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term cum laude:   Cum laude is an Latin term used to indicate a high level of academic distinction at the time of graduation. Along with other academic honors, it is used all over the world and no standard system governs how it is used; schools decide how to award honors on an individual basis. Typically, to graduate cum laude, a student must maintain excellent grades, complete a supplemental honors thesis, and participate in honors courses. In some nations, students who wish to achieve a cum laude designation on their diplomas must also complete a series of special exams.

When a student graduates cum laude, this is written on his or her diploma. Generally, students also indicate their cum laude status in applications to other schools and on an employment resume, since it suggests a high level of achievement.
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« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2009, 08:39:33 am »
Thanks, Ann. :-*
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2009, 12:31:05 pm »
Congratulations Betty.  Good luck with whatever you decide to pursue and enjoy the moment, you've more than earned it!!!

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« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2009, 06:09:15 pm »
Congratulations to you, my dear.  I am so proud of you.

I agree with Ann on this one, it is no small accomplishment, and one you should be damn proud of.

Love,

Alan  :-*
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« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2009, 10:32:57 pm »
Hi lovely lady

Just wanted to add my name to the many who are so proud of you and all you have accomplished...from a proud pal in NZ.

Hugs
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« Reply #27 on: April 27, 2009, 06:10:08 pm »
Congrats, love :)    What a great accomplishment!

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« Reply #28 on: April 27, 2009, 07:36:02 pm »
Cum laude - now that is special.

Congratulations and well done, Betty.

You must, and should be, very proud.

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« Reply #29 on: April 27, 2009, 10:50:59 pm »
Congratulations!  A great example that I hope some of our new arrivals here will take inspiration from.
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #30 on: April 28, 2009, 01:01:59 am »
Hey Betty

That's wonderful news ! Congratulations  :D

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« Reply #31 on: April 28, 2009, 07:31:14 am »
Congratulations!  A great example that I hope some of our new arrivals here will take inspiration from.

Oh man, you ain't kidding! Our newer members probably don't realise that Betty's been positive for, what is it now, hun, getting close to 20 years? She also has various health problems that would ground most people - like having dodgy, very painful knees. (not hiv related) She's been at death's door a time or two. (hiv related) She's also a recovering addict. She hasn't wallowed in self-pity, she got out there and did something remarkable and I'm sure she'll continue being remarkable. She's an inspiration for sure.

(Don't hit me Betty! I'll shut up about this eventually, but I think it's important for people to understand just what a great achievement you've... er... achieved. ;D You deserve all this praise and then some.) ;)

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« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2009, 10:23:49 am »
Oh man, you ain't kidding! Our newer members probably don't realise that Betty's been positive for, what is it now, hun, getting close to 20 years?
Ann
 

Yeah, it's been 20 years.  I'm not going to talk about the other health problems, though.  That would be saying "look at me!" and, well, it's just not about that.  And I know we're all at various levels of health.  But, we should never let being diagnosed with HIV act as a reason for our lives to stop.  If we do, then there's obviously something else going on besides just the diagnosis, that needs to be figured out.    About being a recovering addict........I realize recovery doesn't have the best odds.  The majority of people who get introduced to recovery don't stick around (which, of course, is sad, but reality).  It took me a few times (3) to stick with it, but it's worth it.  All the horrible withdrawals, confusion, guilt, pain etc. that is getting worked through is worth it. 

You all here are very special to me.  In the positive women's section, we all are a very close-knit group, and I'm so glad.  There's some extremely strong women on these boards (yeah, you too Ann), and I'm so glad I found them.  And you others as well (Hal, David, Alan, you others know who you are).  I didn't expect this thread, nor all the replies.  I just want to thank you all, it means the world. :-*
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« Reply #33 on: April 28, 2009, 11:09:52 am »
That would be saying "look at me!" and, well, it's just not about that.  And I know we're all at various levels of health. 

Oh dear, it's always about that in my book.
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« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2009, 08:17:16 am »
Just a couple pics, so you all know I really did graduate. ;)



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« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2009, 09:20:23 pm »
Those grainy pictures are obviously faked.  They're almost like some sort of Stalinist revisionism.
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« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2009, 09:22:30 pm »
Those grainy pictures are obviously faked.  They're almost like some sort of Stalinist revisionism.

Hey now!  Those were taken with my fairly new Nikon something or other camera.  One of my friends took them.  Those are the only ones I can maneuver small enough to post. 
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« Reply #38 on: May 11, 2009, 09:38:14 pm »
how the hell did i miss this??!???!

conGraTuLatioNs!!!!

most awesome bt. and thanks for the lovely photos. u look absolutely dapper in your mortarboard and gown. whats more impressive is what's underneath : )
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may08 cd4 546; vl 91,480; cd4% 32
aug08 cd4 576; vl 48,190; cd4% 40.7
dec08 cd4 559; vl 63,020; cd4% 29.4
feb09 cd4 464; vl 11,000; cd4% 26
may09 cd4 544; vl 29,710; cd4% 27.2
oct09 cd4 ...; vl 23,350; cd4% 31.6
mar10 cd4 408; vl 59,050; cd4% 31.4
aug10 cd4 328; vl 80,000; cd4% 19.3 STARTED ATRIPLA
oct10 cd4 423; vl 410 ;); cd4% 30.2
jun11 cd4 439; vl <20 ;); cd4% 33.8 <-Undetectable!
mar12 cd4 695; vl ud; cd4% 38.6
jan13 cd4 738; vl ud; cd4% 36.8
aug13 cd4 930; vl ud; cd4% 44.3
jan14 cd4 813; vl ud; cd4% 42.8
may14 cd4 783; vl *; cd4%43.5
sept14 cd4 990; vl ud; cd4% *
jun15 cd4 1152; vl ud; cd4% *
july15 - STRIBILD
oct15 cd4 583; vl 146; cd4% 42
mar16 cd4 860; vl 20; 44

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #39 on: May 11, 2009, 10:19:45 pm »
Betty,

What sweet news of your great success!! How inspiring!
Mazel Tov to you and wonderful beginnings.  ;D
Will we see the pics on TMZ? -YaKa
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08/11 CD4 328 14.9% VL 0
 Disc'd Bactrim DEXA -3.1 Tscore
03/11 CD4 338 14.7% VL 0
11/10 CD4 300 14.3% VL 0 <20copies
07/10 CD4 336 14.0% VL 0 DEXA -2.7 Tscore
03/10 CD4 308 13.4% VL 0 Vit D normal
01/10 Began FOTO
11/09 CD4 274 13.7% VL 0 Chol 173 Trig 131
07/09 CD4 324 13.5% VL 0 DEXA -3.1 Tscore lumbar
03/09 CD4 207 10.9% VL 0
11/08 CD4 227 10.3% VL 0 Chol 176 Trig 156
04/08 CD4 228 9.5% VL 0
01/08 CD4 194 9.0% VL 0
09/07 CD4 176 8.3% VL 0
03/07 CD4 130 9.5% VL 0 Chol 261  Trig 227
12/06 CD4 109 6.4% VL 0
09/06 CD4  88 5.5% VL und desens'd rtd to Bactrim
08/06  Began Atripla
07/06 CD4  59 5.0% VL 145 Chol 117 Trig 104
06/06  Bactrim rash, X2 Dapsone
 EFV & Truvada Chol 128 Trig 131
05/06 CD4  6 (2.0%) VL 78667 only V179D mutation Dx PC MAC

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #40 on: May 12, 2009, 07:00:53 am »
Thanks, all.

Next, if you only knew what was underneath, you probably wouldn't have said that. ;)

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #41 on: May 12, 2009, 07:30:52 am »
Those are the only ones I can maneuver small enough to post. 

Hey Betty, if you send them to me, I have this really cool re-sizing software on my computer. I can shrink them and send them back to you. If you don't have my email addy, send me a PM.

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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #42 on: May 12, 2009, 11:24:52 am »
I know what's under that robe - a warrior heart of pure gold. And, yes, it is quite impressive. :-*

Congrats again, hun!
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #43 on: May 13, 2009, 12:23:07 am »
You look as gorgeous as ever! 

Congratulations on all your hard work.

Lotsa Love,
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #44 on: May 13, 2009, 04:04:51 am »
Once again Betty congratulations, I love the photo's.

Hugs
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #45 on: May 29, 2009, 08:07:58 pm »
Congrats to Betty!!  Woo-hooooo, you did it, GF!   :D
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Re: CONGRATS TO BT65!!!!!
« Reply #46 on: May 30, 2009, 12:27:51 am »
Yep, I think this is definitely something to celebrate!

Cum Laude no less! YIKES!
That's Fantastic!

ECSTATIC HUGS,

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