Anyone else dealing with issues of aging + frailty?

[ellenrr]

I walk with a cane due to a torn meniscus in my knee.
Hopefully my disability is temporary.
I'm 67 and this situation has really brought to the fore of my consciousness issues of aging + frailty.
Prior, I did not see myself as "older".
I never denied my age, but it was "so what?"
I was healthy, I walked a LOT, now I can only do necessary walking.
I feel like having the cane in particular earmarks me as a "senior" and a "disabled senior" to boot.
I really appreciate that there are kind people who offer to help me, and I'm always gracious toward these offers.
But frankly, I don't want any offers of help. I want to be better!

I'm feeling sorry for myself. I was improving. Then I overdid it, and set myself back. How I set myself back - I was at a park with a beautiful garden.
I walked a LOT. I "forgot" that I'm not supposed to do any extraneous walking. I think I just wanted to feel normal. Now I'm paying the price.

I'm trying not to invite you to a pity-party, but would love to hear from others in similar situation. To support each other or to commiserate.