I can walk (if I have to), sitting in this wheelchair seems to make walking harder, BUT I love being to get around faster, I have more energy and access to do things. More independence really. Power chair on order, insurance oked it, etc. Also buying myself a travel, breakdown into manageable pieces powerchair. Compared to before, get around more now and never realized how much of my energy was taken by my insistence of walking with walker. Was I trying to prove something? No more stairs anymore, DH had skills to build 1st floor addition for big bedroom and bathroom with wheelchair friendly shower. Use a shower chair now, but no getting over tub wall to shower!! I have MS, why not make things a little easier. (No, I'm not lazy)