Yes, a cane can help. Before I was able to walk unassisted, it helped me get out and about after being home for 9 months. When you first start using one, it is a little wierd. It's a little harder than it really looks, isn't it?

We are anxious to see your pics.

Good to have and use the cane but insure you have it adjusted to fit your height that is very important. Too high (long) or too short (low) doesn't help you walk correctly pitting pressure in the wrong places in your legs and arms.

Fred is right Diana, be sure the height is right for you. When walking outside of home I use a hemi-walker. I'd like to graduate to a cane at some point.

Diana: Glad you "gave in" to a cane. I couldn't do without mine. I also use a walker in the house, especially at night when I am more tired. I agree with Fred. At first my cane was too short (per the medical store I bought it from) and then my doctor told me that I had it at the wrong height. It does make a difference. I can only walk short distances and outside of the house not unassisted so the cane has been wonderful. We went on vacation last month and I took my cane, walker and transit wheel chair. When I was in the hospital I thought I would walk out...NOT. So I guess I have come farther in acceptance than I think sometimes. Leah from Arizona