Category Archives: healing

Good and Tired

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Having a nice Christmas season. Things are still improving slowly. I’ve noticed I’m not as strong as I think. I went to two grocery stores today, not long trips. Made some sausage and sauerkraut. Turned out yummy. Home run. Then … Continue reading →

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Tube Removal

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I got my central line removed today, well, one of them. It was the “tri-fusion” that has three honking hoses sticking out of my chest. I’m so glad to have that one gone. The other central line is buried under my skin, a medi-port. Continue reading →

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One Week at Home

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I was forewarned the first 100 days at home would be spent wondering if I’m human (my paraphrase). I have been sharing with others I feel half human when resting, which is 99.9% of the time. Once I am up … Continue reading →

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Weak and Transfused

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Today is day +2. I found myself able to move to the restroom, then to the couch. That was about it. No more strength. Profoundly weak and short of breath. My hemoglobin was 7.8, neutrophils are gone completely, white blood cell count was something like 0.1, platelets were around 50 or above. Continue reading →

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Chewing Ice

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Today is day -2. I will receive my final dose of chemotherapy, it is called melphalan. I am on a seven day countdown, with day zero being the day I receive my stem cells back into my body. Melphalan usually … Continue reading →

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Feeling Human

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I slept last night the entire night. That felt really good. I feel almost human again. That is all!

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“B” of BEAM

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Hi all, I had a good night with one exception. I received benadryl IV. Never had an issue with it in the past. Had a “paradoxical” reaction. That was about 11pm last night. The hair on my arms is still … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Build Up in progress…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Just a quick blog to say I’m getting my neupogen injections. Four days worth (Sunday through Wednesday). Tomorrow, Wednesday, they will also include a dose of “Mozobil” to help mobilize the stem cells so they will leave the bone marrow … Continue reading →

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Highway 114

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Janice and I woke at 5am. We headed out through the rain and traffic to brave 114 to Dallas. Highway 114 is special. Especially bad. It is one of the worst drives I’ve done through any metroplex so far. Continue reading →

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No More Chemo!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I’m first going to get something off my chest: I have the worst insurance you can imagine. This is an ongoing problem and it has manifested its ugly head once again. I have to say, my insurance company sucks and … Continue reading →

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