no more 2009 thru

**tripp** · 10-05-2007, 17:27

Well in the past 2 days my hopes to thru in 2009 have disappeared. Yesterday I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and went to surgery this morning to have one of my boys removed. Once the bills start coming in I just won't be able to do it from a financial standpoint. So all of those whom I would've met: sorry I didn't get the chance to. Now I gotta figure out the next opportunity to do a thru....

**wrongway_08** · 10-05-2007, 17:47

Dang, sorry to hear this. Hope you have a fast recovery.

**Phreak** · 10-05-2007, 17:52

I wish you a speedy recovery!

**thestin** · 10-05-2007, 17:55

Tripp, prayers for a speedy recovery!

**Frosty** · 10-05-2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by tripp

went to surgery this morning to have one of my boys removed.....

Am I the only guy who winced and brought his knees together when I read this?

Good luck with recovery and future hike plans.

**Skidsteer** · 10-05-2007, 19:05

Originally Posted by Frosty

Am I the only guy who winced and brought his knees together when I read this?

No.

Best wishes Tripp.

**tripp** · 10-05-2007, 19:35

I certainly winced and brought my knees together when I heard what they wanted to do... Thanks for all well wishes. Im hoping to hike again next month but i can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 4 weeks so we'll see. Can;t afford to go that ultralight yet...

**shelterbuilder** · 10-05-2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by tripp

I certainly winced and brought my knees together when I heard what they wanted to do... Thanks for all well wishes. Im hoping to hike again next month but i can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 4 weeks so we'll see. Can;t afford to go that ultralight yet...

Having gone through a different type of cancer surgery in May, I'll just say not to rush back TOO fast - make sure that you're healed up first.

Good luck for a speedy - and cancer-free - recovery.

**Frosty** · 10-05-2007, 20:05

Originally Posted by tripp

I certainly winced and brought my knees together when I heard what they wanted to do... Thanks for all well wishes. Im hoping to hike again next month but i can't lift anything over 10 pounds for 4 weeks so we'll see. ...

Don't push it. THe trails will be there and you don't want complications. Best wishes.

**tha** · 10-05-2007, 20:38

Originally Posted by Frosty

Don't push it. THe trails will be there and you don't want complications. Best wishes.

Amen. You are young and, I am sure, strong. The trails will wait.

My best for a speedy and complete recovery.

**Topcat** · 10-05-2007, 20:51

You sound like you have a positive attitude. I wish you the best. On the bright side, it should cut down on the chaffeing.

I hope you get your chance to live your dream and hike your hike. I put mine off 30 years and cant hardly wait for the next 5 to pass so i can live one of mine

**tripp** · 10-05-2007, 21:07

I told a hiking buddy that this is the ultimate in ultralighting - the doctor told me i only needed one of my boys to function "as a man" so i said to myself what the heck am i doing walking around with two for and carrying the exra weight? though now that the surgery is over and i'm in that post-surgery/recovery pain i can say with absolute certainty that it ain't worth the weight savings. it'll probaby be next year before i can get back on the trail cause i gotta catch up with schoolwork now but i hope to do some light dayhikes next month or december. everyone is right and i don't need to rush..

**Yahtzee** · 10-05-2007, 21:28

Could make for some interesting trailnames. Lance Legstrong, perhaps.

What did Lance say upon retirement from cycling? I'm taking my ball and I am going home.

Be well. Katahdin ain't going anywhere.

**warraghiyagey** · 10-05-2007, 21:46

Ouch, in so many different ways. Enjoy your hike when it happens. Peace.

**buckowens** · 10-05-2007, 23:01

Originally Posted by Frosty

Am I the only guy who winced and brought his knees together when I read this?

Good luck with recovery and future hike plans.

Same here on the wincing part, but fortunately it is one cancer that I understand is easier to catch and has a high cure rate. Any time the boys are involved it gets my attention...

Tripp, keep the dream alive and maybe start out with a section or two. We "sectioners" are OK as well

. Good luck and Godspeed on your conquering of the disease.

**Smile** · 10-05-2007, 23:17

Sure hope you are feeling better soon. Looking forward to hearing when you are rescheduling your hike - the trail will be there :-)

**skinny minnie** · 10-05-2007, 23:17

Never say never.

Maybe I'll see you on the trail in '09.

Do you have insurance?

Hope it all works out.

**OldStormcrow** · 10-06-2007, 08:40

You might not make it up there in '09, but remember that Lance did pretty good after his battle with cancer....and that's while riding one of those major-uncomfortable bicycle seats! You'll be back out there enjoying the Trail before you know it....good luck!

**Jim Adams** · 10-06-2007, 08:56

Tripp,
Your hike will come, and trust me, when it does your hike will be great mental recovery. I can't think of a better way to get your head together after a major setback...and that is all this is...a setback.
Good luck

geek

**MikeG** · 10-06-2007, 11:03

its great that your having a sense of humor about it. keeping a positive attitude is key.

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