My friends and I went earlier in the summer and got a Fun Pass for Virginian residents. Now that the summer is almost over, I really want to go back a second time before the Fun Pass runs out, to make use of my investment. Trouble is, I can't walk the whole park like I did the first time as I've got a bad case of bursitis (swelling of the bursa sac in my left hip, causing almost constant pain when walking, standing or sitting for long periods of time). I also have a touch of tendinitis because of the change in my walking pattern.
My question is, if I were to go and use a wheelchair to save my leg and back from regressing (my physical therapy is helping), would it be disrespectful or "lazy" of me if it is only a temporary condition and not permanent? If I don't I'm afraid of setting back my condition to the beginning and having to start back at square one with my therapy, but if I do I'm afraid of the looks and what other people in wheelchairs will think when I can get out of my chair and limp over to the ride.
Or would it be a good compromise to use the wheelchair for the hills and long walks inbetween rides, but wait in line like everyone else if I'm able? I won't know until I try, but it might be doable and a much better choice I think. I also don't know what the park will let me do. I won't have a doctor's note or anything, so I will probably have to do that. How does that work?
My question is, if I were to go and use a wheelchair to save my leg and back from regressing (my physical therapy is helping), would it be disrespectful or "lazy" of me if it is only a temporary condition and not permanent? If I don't I'm afraid of setting back my condition to the beginning and having to start back at square one with my therapy, but if I do I'm afraid of the looks and what other people in wheelchairs will think when I can get out of my chair and limp over to the ride.
Or would it be a good compromise to use the wheelchair for the hills and long walks inbetween rides, but wait in line like everyone else if I'm able? I won't know until I try, but it might be doable and a much better choice I think. I also don't know what the park will let me do. I won't have a doctor's note or anything, so I will probably have to do that. How does that work?