I had my biopsy last Wed and actually survived it. As everyone said
the mental part of dreading it was worse than the procedure. Took at
look at the needle afterwards and it was a big sucker.

Got the results back today.   Grade = 1   Stage = 1/2
I was afraid it would be far worse. I feel much better knowing than
wondering all through tx.

I start tx Friday on pegasys and NM283 in place of the ribovirin for
the clinical trial.     Geno = 1a    VL = 9.5 million

I am starting to feel better after switching to a low fat, no
processed sugar diet and exercising several times a week. Lost about
10 lbs in last 2 months. Oh, yeah, I guess no alcohol has helped since
I use to drink every day. Now I drink almost exclusively water.

First time since I found out I had HCV that I felt like there may be
light at the end of the tunnel. I know it is a very long 48 week
tunnel but, I think I am physically and mentally ready to get started
on the journey.

Mark