Health update

Summit was heartbreakingly cut short as ferocious winds, very bad visibility and brutally harsh weather conditions forced us to abandon the climb further. Was rescued from camp 2 and was in the ICU from May 17th to 21st, battling severe health conditions. Now, recovering in a room in Kathmandu hospital and undergoing stage 3 frostbite treatment, while also healing from the devastating disappointment of the unfinished business.

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  1. Jai PokhriyalMay 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM

    Wish you speedy recovery Jitendra bhai.

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  2. Varun KumarMay 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM

    Hope you feel better soon.

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  3. MahadevanMay 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM

    Wish you a speedy recovery Jit! What an amazing journey and accomplishment! While I understand some of the disappointment of not summiting, what you have done is inspirational!

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  4. Chandra and GajaMay 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM

    Wishing you a fast recovery. You have achieved and accomplished a lot. Focus on recovery and hope you get better soon

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  5. ShashiMay 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM

    Jit bhai. Get better soon!

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM

    Get well soon, Jit. So proud of you 👍. You have done many climbs and I am sure you will have another chance.
    -Vaitheesh

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  7. Anil KMay 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM

    Wish you speedy recovery Jitendra ji. 🙏 you have done great. You had an amazing journey. Take care.

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  8. Renu RoyMay 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    Dear Jiten and Pinky you both are in my thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery, all will be well soon. Hang in there and keep positive! Love 💕

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  9. AnonymousMay 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Wish you a speedy recovery Jitendra. Your attempt to climb the summit is truly inspiring ! Looking forward to see you and hear about all your experiences.

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM

    Wish you a speedy recovery Jitendra
    - Karan

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