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I need your advice. My Darling husband and I are going to Bonnaroo in a couple of weeks and are terribly excited. Here’s the problem I had cancer a couple of years ago. I’ve done all the cancer treatments and everything and they’ve been finished for over a year now. I’m taking my Femara as prescribed but it has come with a couple of side effects one of which is plantar fasciitis and bone spurs.
I am seeing a podiatrist and will have orthotics made next week. I am receiving cortisone shots and the next round will be next week as well. I can walk, and do on a regular basis. I don’t need a handicap placard or anything to go to the grocery store but much more than a mile and I’m a hurting unit.
I know my doctor would write up anything that I need to get a temporary placard and camp in the handicap accessible site which are 3/5 of a mile. Hell, he put me on narcotics to handle the pain. I am completely torn. I’ve not used my illness to my own benefit, nor do I consider myself to have a disability but I fear I might if I try to hike 6 miles a day.
What do you think? What should I do, take my chances with random assigned camping or plan to go into handicap accessible and get the documentation that I need?
I need your advice. My Darling husband and I are going to Bonnaroo in a couple of weeks and are terribly excited. Here’s the problem I had cancer a couple of years ago. I’ve done all the cancer treatments and everything and they’ve been finished for over a year now. I’m taking my Femara as prescribed but it has come with a couple of side effects one of which is plantar fasciitis and bone spurs.
I am seeing a podiatrist and will have orthotics made next week. I am receiving cortisone shots and the next round will be next week as well. I can walk, and do on a regular basis. I don’t need a handicap placard or anything to go to the grocery store but much more than a mile and I’m a hurting unit.
I know my doctor would write up anything that I need to get a temporary placard and camp in the handicap accessible site which are 3/5 of a mile. Hell, he put me on narcotics to handle the pain. I am completely torn. I’ve not used my illness to my own benefit, nor do I consider myself to have a disability but I fear I might if I try to hike 6 miles a day.
What do you think? What should I do, take my chances with random assigned camping or plan to go into handicap accessible and get the documentation that I need?
Get the documentation and do it - I - unfortunately - last year - let my pride get the better of me and ended up in BFE - I came home with a stress fracture in my foot - I have had two ankle surgeries the the last 5 years and arthritis in my hips - I knew better then to think I could handle the long distances.
This year - we will be in access
check out this thread - it may give you more insight about access camping
Post by Fishing Maniac on May 26, 2008 21:41:07 GMT -5
You're not using anything to your own benefit if it means the difference between a good time versus a possible ordeal. It doesn't sound like you are taking advantage of anything. It sounds like you need the shorter walk. No ethical question if you ask me.
Post by plasticpepper on May 27, 2008 0:02:28 GMT -5
Agreed with the others - definitely go access and don't feel bad about it for a second! If you got stuck in a far away campsite, the walk would be hard on you and it would seriously impact your fun. And besides, I don't think there's any shortage of room in access, so it's not as if you being there would have any chance of keeping someone else out.
I have to tell you guys, if the vibe at the 'Roo is anything like the vibe on this board I may just have to quit my job, pick up the kids and move onto the farm. Thanks, I've been feeling really weird about this, also concerned about taking someone else's space but you have all reassured me that this isn't the case. When I have enough, karma for all.
I have to tell you guys, if the vibe at the 'Roo is anything like the vibe on this board I may just have to quit my job, pick up the kids and move onto the farm. Thanks, I've been feeling really weird about this, also concerned about taking someone else's space but you have all reassured me that this isn't the case. When I have enough, karma for all.
Yes the vibe at Roo is like this and sooo much more ;D You need it as much as any of the others in there it would seem. Go for it!
Post by hibouxdufromage on May 29, 2008 4:05:27 GMT -5
It isn't a matter of pride. You're recovering from an asskicking illness. The accessible camping is there for you to use. In 05, I was recovering from a broken back from a wreck. The people let my car through, but wouldn't let my friends behind me (we had a bunch of their stuff with us) through. They were completely clueless, and we had to camp in the Bond camps. I was pretty ticked off, and didn't have a very good time that year. Make sure you have everything and everyone you need in one vehicle.
It isn't a matter of pride. You're recovering from an asskicking illness. The accessible camping is there for you to use. In 05, I was recovering from a broken back from a wreck. The people let my car through, but wouldn't let my friends behind me (we had a bunch of their stuff with us) through. They were completely clueless, and we had to camp in the Bond camps. I was pretty ticked off, and didn't have a very good time that year. Make sure you have everything and everyone you need in one vehicle.
They were supposed to let one companion vehicle camp with you. We have never had a problem - it sounds like you got screwed big time.
Hey y'all, thanks for all the support. I downloaded the form, filled it out and am just back from dropping it at my doc's office. I'll be seeing him again in Tuesday so this way It'll be ready to go. Thanks, you all rock! Now, does anybody need space for another companion car?
Bonnaroo is a massive test of endurance, even for the completely healthy folks. You've got a few things working against you here, so I'd definitely try my hand at Access Camping if I were in your shoes.
The last thing you want to do is spend hundreds of dollars and be in lots of pain or what-not. Access Camping might save you that hassle.
I am using access camping this year because of a broken ankle. I was wondering just how much closer do they put you to Centeroo?
The yellow section on this map is Access Camping - it has been in about the same place for the last two year I was there so I assume it will be in about the same place again.
also - there is a seperate handicap access entrance
Last Edit: May 29, 2008 19:39:22 GMT -5 by Meg - Back to Top
