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Title: Just saying hi
Post by: Rhaegar on December 16, 2011, 03:28:59 pm: I've been a lurker since I was diagnosed in May. I've learned a lot from reading everyone's questions and posts here, but figured it was time to join in.

I dove right into treatment when I was diagnosed since my CD4 count was below 200. My doctor started me on Truvada + Prezista/Norvir. After over 6 months of treatment my CD4 count is 734 and my viral load is just above undetectable at 63 copies. My doctor said he'd shoot me if I wasn't undetectable with the next visit, lol. I also just finished a support group that picks up again at the end of January.

Aside from that, I'm a bit of a geek. If you couldn't tell, I'm really into the A Song of Ice and Fire books series, which is the basis for the HBO show Game of Thrones. I miss Battlestar Galactica, but am thankful that Doctor Who is still running. I work in healthcare and have a 2-year old dog that keeps me company.

-Kevin
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: Assurbanipal on December 16, 2011, 04:50:22 pm: Welcome to the forums, Kevin

Here's hoping you don't need a bulletproof vest!

Assurbanipal
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: bosco on December 20, 2011, 09:12:22 am: Yes, welcome to the forums. They are certainly a good place to learn about, as well as how to live with HIV. Sounds like you're going great, health wise. Have a nice holiday.
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: wolfter on December 20, 2011, 09:22:57 am: Welcome. The members here are a great asset as a support system too.

Best Wishes
Wolfie
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: Rhaegar on December 22, 2011, 06:35:41 pm: wolfter - I love the quote in your signature.
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: DanMo on December 22, 2011, 06:50:05 pm: Welcome to the forums Kevin! I'm glad you've decided to join in.

I've just started reading A Game of Thrones a couple of weeks ago. It's a very interesting series. I've seen the HBO shows and that got me interested in reading the books. I'm a big Doctor Who fan as well :D

- Dan
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: Rhaegar on December 22, 2011, 07:02:06 pm: I still have to catch up on the last half of the season that just ended. "The Doctor's Wife" is still my favorite of the first half.

And I just realized that I've met someone from here already (aupointillimite), and he's a pretty awesome guy.
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: DanMo on December 22, 2011, 07:06:36 pm: Quote from: Rhaegar on December 22, 2011, 07:02:06 pm
I still have to catch up on the last half of the season that just ended. "The Doctor's Wife" is still my favorite of the first half.

And I just realized that I've met someone from here already (aupointillimite), and he's a pretty awesome guy.

The second half of this season is pretty good! You'll like it! My favorite episodes were the ones with Donna Noble as the companion, LOVE Catherine Tate :D
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: wolfter on December 22, 2011, 08:54:04 pm: Quote from: Rhaegar on December 22, 2011, 06:35:41 pm
wolfter - I love the quote in your signature.

Thanks to the world of Facebook, I come across different sayings that strike my fancy and I promptly steal them for my own benefit. I agree though, that is an awesome quote that I used to have a huge problem obeying. Now it's only a moderate problem. ;D

Wolfie
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: spacebarsux on December 23, 2011, 05:52:23 am: Welcome to the forums Kevin!
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: hope_for_a_cure on December 23, 2011, 07:53:16 am: You have found a good place Kevin. There is genuinely good support here and hope to hear more from/about you soon.
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: Rhaegar on January 19, 2012, 08:48:16 pm: I just wanted to update: I'm officially undetectable as of this past Tuesday. I'm definitely happy about that.
Title: Re: Just saying hi
Post by: DanMo on January 19, 2012, 10:27:48 pm: Quote from: Rhaegar on January 19, 2012, 08:48:16 pm
I just wanted to update: I'm officially undetectable as of this past Tuesday. I'm definitely happy about that.

Congratulations Rhaegar! That is great news!