What a difference a couple of days makes!

Published on June 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM
cancer glimmer

Today was the first day since my syncope issue on Friday June 5th where my Heart Rate, Blood pressure, AND Pulse Ox were all at a spot that I expect and am happy with (69 // 121/80 // 99). For the first time in more than a week I feel like myself. I'm still trying to figure out how much non-water I can drink to remain hydrated, so some experiments here and there. I had coffee both yesterday and today and am still feeling good. I might try a soda at lunch, but I'll have to wait and see. 

This experience of re-learning how my body works is very strange, but I'm going into it as just part of the adventure I'm on now. I mean, it's not an adventure I was ever hoping to be on, but it's an adventure non-the-less. Sometimes I feel a bit like a toddler learning to walk. 

Addendum

I went to fill my bird feeder and in what should have been a relatively easy task. After all it's just a few steps

  1. Get bird food
  2. Go to bird feeder
  3. Put feeder on the ground
  4. Crouch to fill feeder
  5. Open Feeder
  6. Fill feeder
  7. close feeder
  8. Standup
  9. Rehang feeder
  10. Put bird food away

It was when I stood up that I could feel my heart rate and Blood Pressure rise, and that I got short of breath. After about a 10 minute rest everything was fine, but yeah, still trying to figure out how to walk

Last updated: June 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM