I know I have two choices. Either suffer while shopping or not go at all, orrrrrrrrr give into stubborn embarrassed self and rent a scooter at a zoo/park. Our mall isn't big enough to use a scooter but I do have a manual if I had to use it. It did take awhile to get to this place though.My family uses my manual more than I do and I hope that it continues that way. But I always know it is there if needed. But the guys at Freedom Medical are all very familiar with me and my 3 day rentals when I travel.

Good luck in your growth and decisions.