[pct-l] a step closer

[Ernie Castillo]

I have a related, if dissimilar story.

I was part of the PCT class of 1980. (I finished mid-September but that is another discussion thread.)

In 1984, I was diagnosed with heart disease and had open heart surgery in 1988 to replace a defective aortic valve.

Hiking doesn't cause heart disease.

Hiking won't cure heart disease.

Celebrate.

But realize however good the Trail Angels are, they aren't cardiologists. Only you know what you can do.

Ernie Castillo
erniec01 at hotmail.com
248 884 5201



 
> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:49:25 -0700
> From: mike at deepdesert.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] a step closer
> 
> I've been planning a celebratory hike on the PCT this year: cause I ain't dead yet!
> 
> I had to undergo open heart surgery on Sept. 15, 2009--my goal is to finish the hike on the one year anniversary.
> On friday the doc said I had his blessing to hike the PCT...one of the major obstacles to my going has been cleared!
> 
> Now we'll see how the planning and all goes...
> 
> 
> BTW: does anyone know of anyone who made this trek under similar circumstances?
> 
> Moab Mike
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