Getting Around (August 17, 2024)

In my effort to manage expenses, I have yet to determine whether to rent or purchase a walker and a wheelchair. The intense discomfort I feel in my leg stems from pressure on my sciatic nerve caused by a tumor that is spreading to my inguinal nodes.

My reluctance to spend stems not from frugality, but from a story I once read about a wealthy man who, despite having access to premier medical care and insurance, faced financial ruin due to the cumulative costs of his long-term cancer treatment. This caution has guided my spending habits.

Unfortunately, navigating the Ontario Medical System has been frustrating. I require a formal cancer diagnosis to obtain a walker and wheelchair. After that, my family doctor must complete paperwork and have an occupational therapist evaluate my mobility to confirm the need for these devices. Given the slow pace of these processes, I anticipate that it could be weeks before I am equipped to go outside.

Eureka! A Solution

My wife, Lilia, is a saint and incredibly generous. Recently, she discovered that a beloved relative had passed away, leaving behind an old walker and wheelchair. Today, Lilia brought them home, and I am excited to finally have these tools at my disposal.

Today, she wheeled me out to the park in my new (old) wheelchair. I’ve heard that some people feel self-conscious about being seen in a wheelchair, but I embrace it! I enjoy smiling and waving at curious children. I also feel a sense of camaraderie with others in the wheelchair community.

"Hello there," I greet fellow wheelchair users, "Want to race?"

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