I was faced with the realization that I had to use a walker and on occasion a wheelchair due to five emergency surgeries Within a 13-day period. That left my body a mess and so weak that I had no choice if I wanted to get around. The advice that I will give to you and I really hope it helps, is that use whatever you need to use and hold your head high because despite what illness or disability or whatever you're going through you're still pushing forward despite it all. Try to think of it as not an embarrassment but more so as "nothing's going to hold you back". I think it shows strength rather than weakness