Tomorrow I go in for an upper GI so the doc can check that ulcer. Hopefully it is gone. If it is gone, they can start the hepatitis C treatment on me.

It has been a long row to hoe, and this isn't even near over. Once the chemo starts, it will continue for 48 weeks. Well, it will as long as they see a drop in viral count by 12 weeks. If not, they will call me a non-responder and stop treatment. If I can make it through for 48 weeks, even then I will only have a 50% chance of clearing this virus.

All this scares the crap out of me. I'm not looking forward to the side effects at all. I recon I should be thankful I live in a state that allows MMJ. With that at least I can have hope of mitigating the effects.

To tell the truth, if I could make a deal such as getting rid of this virus in exchange for never smoking pot again, I would do it in a heart beat. I love smoking pot, but the prospect of cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer isn't an even trade for being able to smoke it legally.

My hope is that I will clear this nasty little creature and be able to go back to aircraft work. That is what I want the most, even though when I do go back to work, I'll have to give up weed again. Smoking pot is to risky with the random tests they give. The FAA will allow one failed drug test, but if one fails a second time, they are bared from aircraft work forever.

For them who don't know about hepatitis C, here are some videos to help you learn about this killer.

YouTube - Health Matters: Hepatitis C
YouTube - Hepatitis C: From A to Z
YouTube - Hepatitis C: Jazzy's story <---- This one always brings tears to my eyes.
YouTube - Hepatitis C the slow killer <---- I made this one.

Say a little prayer for me or wish me luck.
pepurr Reviewed by pepurr on . Upper GI Hopes Tomorrow I go in for an upper GI so the doc can check that ulcer. Hopefully it is gone. If it is gone, they can start the hepatitis C treatment on me. It has been a long row to hoe, and this isn't even near over. Once the chemo starts, it will continue for 48 weeks. Well, it will as long as they see a drop in viral count by 12 weeks. If not, they will call me a non-responder and stop treatment. If I can make it through for 48 weeks, even then I will only have a 50% chance of clearing this Rating: 5