I understand, too, and support your decision. I also have to regularly use a cane and have a regular wheelchair. If I'm honest with myself, I would be able to go to work more often if I had an electric wheelchair. I don't think I truly need one yet, but I can see the day where I will. What your family doesn’t understand is that you're not waving the white flag, you are raising the red one. You are fighting to stay mobile and productive! And this is a brave, brave thing to do. For most of us it's super hard to take that step to use the mobility tools that we really need. Go for it!

You should get the wheel chair. Contact the DMV ask about license or permit for electric wheel chair. Good luck

I have a service dog who helps me move around when I am able to walk assisted, but it's gotten to a point where I can't usually even walk with help, that's usually when I am confined to my bed, and I have just spent the last 3years bedridden, I'm so tired of it. I have tried light excercise, but I always end up comatose for 2 weeks after. It's all very frustrating

I use a cane, sometimes two. I also have a SPARC (handicap) sticker now which helps a bit. I very much appreciate it. How about a walker?

Constant pain and losing weight are not mutually exclusive nor are they mutually caused. They are separate problems. I used to be very active and even then had to watch my weight. Now that I am out of necessity/pain less active, I have to work harder at it. It's true that extra pounds put excess pressure on joints and muscles, but without the help and support (and compassion) of a professional or two it comes down to a choice. You want to be mobile and if that means a wheelchair, go for it girl! Please, please don't let someone take away your dream, your mobility, your happiness. Being in a wheelchair doesn't doom you to maintaining unwanted weight. You can still eat healthy and work out in ways that keep your muscles and joints healthy and your core strong. Get help with that and don't be hard on yourself. I pray your family will see and understand this and be supportive of what will make you happy! Lotsa hugs!!