“Sit-Rep” .. No.57
(a.k.a. … “The Lost Day”)

There is no “schedule” for when Sit-Reps are posted. The plan was simply to post updates whenever a significant event occurs that might have an impact on the direction of the cancer journey.

Well, over the last few days, there was such an event.
I didn’t see it coming.
There was no advanced warning.
The cause has yet to be definitively determined.
That means that the way forward is still uncertain.
Was the event directly connected to the Cancer?
Was it somehow related to the medications?
Is it something as simple as Dehydration and my failure to monitor my intake of liquids?

On Tuesday 09.June 2026, I was sitting at home and watching television. In the early evening, I began to sweat profusely.
I felt weak, maybe even dizzy or faint.
I was getting a very salty taste in my mouth.

I managed to make it to my bed … I grabbed a box (unsold books)😔and put it at the foot of the bed, so that I could elevate my feet.
I laid there for about an hour.

When I felt better, I got up and I checked my blood pressure.
‼️BP 66/46‼️😳

At that point, I played “Internet🕵🏾‍♂️Detective” again.
This is what I found:
👉🏽 “A blood pressure of 66/46 mmHg is dangerously low (severe hypotension).
When combined with heavy sweating, dizziness, and weakness, these symptoms indicate that your vital organs, including your brain, are not receiving enough blood and oxygen.”

My decision: I decided to go back to bed and see if I felt better in the morning.😈

So, what does any of this have to do with “Losing a Day” you ask?

I recovered fairly by Wednesday morning and further “Detective 🕵🏾‍♂️ Work” led to the following:

👉🏽 Possible Causes
• Extreme Dehydration: Due to heat, illness (vomiting/diarrhea), or excessive sweating.

• Heart Problems: Such as arrhythmias, heart attack, or heart failure.

• Severe Infection: Known as sepsis or septic shock.

I addressed the only one that I could control.
I went shopping and loaded up on Water 🙄, Juices 😏 …. even got some nasty-tasting Electrolyte Drinks 😵‍💫

I figured I would tell “Dr. Y..” and “Dr. C..” about the event at my next appointment.🤷🏽‍♂️

Yesterday I told my Hospice Nurse about the incident… I think everyone knows what a 😠“Side-Eye” looks like! She asked if my phone was broken 😡 … 🤷🏽‍♂️

In the evening I drove to Life Time to deliver a book to one of the guys in the league and watch a game or two.
A message came through on my phone.
🗣️… Message from John Rickett Wednesday 19:58 …
I was supposed to call you to see if you wanted to come over and watch the game. Charlie cooked meatballs.
🗣️Response … What game? What time?
🗣️ John Rickett … Dang Boy !!!' Spurs/Knicks on now!

😏 Tuesday, I knew the game was on Wednesday. 👍🏽 Somehow I forgot that Tuesday had happened!🙃

Back to the more serious stuff.
I had noticed that I had lost almost 7 pounds in less than 72 Hours.
I also know that I have been having hot flashes (feels like 10 times a day) including when I am sleeping… and that I have been sweating heavily each time.

Four of my current medications list “hot flashes” as a side effect.
Should I have upped the amount of fluids?
Maybe that’s all it takes. We’ll see.

I’ll tell my Doctors and get their opinions.
Meanwhile I’m still trying to organize my schedule for taking the new medications.
The constant napping is complication but, I’ll figure it out.

‼️Unfortunately, limitations in Facebook and Instagram prohibit posting the entire text. If you’re interested in reading the complete Sit-Rep, please go to the website.‼️
(https://ritzbball.net/sit-reps-the-cancer-journey)
‼️Once again, I’m not giving medical advice, or trying to influence your decisions. I’m simply putting my experiences on the table and letting you know what you, your relative or friend might someday have to deal with.
Maybe knowing what might someday enter the picture, might help you to better prepare for it.‼️
As for me, I’m okay. So… “Next play…!”
So, there you have it. This won’t change anything but, it might help you prepare better if it does happen to you or someone you know.
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