Abhijit you are AWESOME!!! I bow to you....
Taking control of your life & health like that is so HUGE!
Take pride in the fact that you are better than most. Most folks who are in that place would rather wallow in their misery than put in the hard yards it takes to get to a higher place.....
I was in a similar situation 5 years ago & turned it completely around after major surgery. I didn't want to live the rest of my life like that...
Isn't it AMAZING that when you give your body what it needs it RESPONDS!!!
Isn't it a great feeling that your body is capable of performing at a high level?
I'm still trying to figure out why you did not have altitude issues...
One question - in the photo of what you took with you, what is that 'clear lungs' stuff? I have not heard of it....
If you decide to come out & hike Whitney again I hope you get in touch with me. I would be honored to walk it with you....
Continued good health to you!
-cat b.