This picture was taken at a benefit my duaghter put together after the first transplant. I’m the guy in the front, or of course. My famiy is around me
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Muktiple Myeloma in March 0f 2016. Since that time I have had 2 stem cell transplants at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. I am currently recovering at home, and will be undergoing additnal chemotherapy for the next year.
During the transplants and after I developed side effects that were different than most. My right shoulder just decided to quit working after the first transplant (I am right handed), and I am learning to cope with that until we find out why. After the second transplant, I develoed bad neuropaty in both feet, and drop foot in both feet. I now can get around the house without any assistance except the braces in both shoes, and I can go outside with a cane. Stairs are still a challnge. My hair is just starting to come back in.
My goal for 2017 is to get my hair back, and my look back. Also, to get my shoulder and feet working properly so I can go back to work in the insurance industry. I have high hopes, and am not in any way discouraged or down-trodden. I have my trust in the Lord, and He will deliver me. And I have a golf date on June 11, 2018. My ultimate goal is to be there with my best friend of 60 years.
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I wish you all the best as you fight your battle to recovery.
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I used to live in Mass. We love Iowa!
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Sorry sent you the wrong message there. Thank you so much for your well wishes
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Praying that God blesses you with even more than you desire, Pete!
janet
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Thank you. I agree!
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My family at the benefit they held for me and then my picture at full health
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I hope with all my heart .. that you will recover and get your life back. I have done a journey myself and I got a second chance on life .. that I embrace to 100%. Good luck!
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Thanks for your comment! If God be for me, who (or what) can be against me!
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Pete, I had never a thought that I could die … but there was moments during my treatment I wanted to die. Some of us must be the % that survives and you have to be one of them. Don’t ever forget that.
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I won’t. God has been very merciful to me. Be blessed
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Praying with you Pete! What city are you in, in Iowa? My daughter and family live in Oskaloosa. Blessings!
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We live in North Central Iowa. A small town called Belmond. We travel through Oskaloosa whenever we go to our daughters in Ottumwa though. Or to my wife’s family in Fairfield. Thanks for your prayers. be Blessed
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Ok. Her grandfather was from Ottumwa. Been there many times! Small world 😃
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Yes it is/ That’s exactly why we need to all learn to get along
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Amen!
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Praying for you, Pete.
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Thank you Irene! Be blessed
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Wishing you the very best of luck for a quick recovery… and a great golf date in 2018!
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Thank you! Any golf date is a good one!
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And good luck with the hair growing back too, it might come back different!
My wife is on low-dose chemo (breast cancer), still got hair, but ended up with what she called “Bruce Willis receeding hairline”, so cut her hair short, so she can style it forward. Hairloss not noticable, but her hair changed. From blond, slightly wavey hair, to brown and curly.
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It’s just stubble now. but I am not particular. Some people thought I looked good bald, but that’s a lot of work to maintain, so I’ll see what sprouts!
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Best of luck! You can beat this 🙂
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Thank you!
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Wow, what a challenge you have in front of you. Sounds like you have a lot of support around you. All the best of health to you in the coming year.
Cheers!
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Thank you!
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