My condolences, Duke. I am eight years post-op for heart surgery, and take coumadin every day because of an artificial valve. I have had a few incidents with some bruises and injuries, but lucky so far. I, too, take pain meds for degenerative bone disease.
Start calling around to EVERY local, state, and federal place you can find that offers assistance. Perhaps they can hook you up with a chair that has wider wheels that not only would be more stable, but possibly motorized. I have heard that Hover (not sure of spelling) has gotten people chairs that are 100% paid for by government grants. Call wheelchair suppliers and ask if they have government assisted programs. They will do all the paperwork, and you just might have a new buggy sitting in your living room very soon. You've paid in a lot of taxes in your life, so get on the horn and see if you qualify to get some help back.
Life with a motorized chair with wider wheels sounds like a winner for you and the missus.
Take care, and God bless.
Steve
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