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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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Home again home again

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I came home Sunday. It feels so good to be home. I have rested a lot, slept a lot, and eaten a meal or two. I had an appointment today with my transplant doctor and everything is going well. My … Continue reading →

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Going home: day +12

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Today is Sunday, November 23, 2014. After spending 20 days in the hospital for a stem cell transplant where I received my own stem cells, I am finally going to go home. It has been a battle that has included … Continue reading →

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Day -1 (so far)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Tomorrow will be day zero, stem cell infusion. Yesterday completed my chemo. Day -1 is a designated “rest day.” What have I done so far with my day? Woke up with a headache. Took Tylenol. Ate breakfast. Took a shower. … 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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The other side of “B”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I am slowly waking up now. The BCNU chemotherapy was infused over one hour. It did not take long to put me to sleep. That is because it is suspended and alcohol. I slept from about 10:45 until approximately 1:15. … Continue reading →

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Pre Transplant work up is done!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Want to hear what it is like to be on the precipice of having a stem cell transplant? Go to the video link, click on the link, then look for the new video “Pre transplant work up is done.” In … Continue reading →

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Let the Transplant Begin

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I received an important phone call last week. Transplant coordinator from UT Southwestern says she is ready to move forward with my transplant. The only appointment they had was next Tuesday at 10:30 am, would I like to reserve that … Continue reading →

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Looking Up

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

My nadir is in full bloom. Laying on my back in the bottom of a chemo well is not a fun place to be. The one advantage is that I can only be looking up from here. I seem to … Continue reading →

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Quick update

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Having a great time with my sister Nora. Sister Eva will be joining us tomorrow. Having some good sibling time together. This is a rare event that all 3 siblings are together, really nice. Making every use of every moment. … Continue reading →

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