Originally Posted by cynicAAl

so let's play 'worst case scenario...'. Plane crash-lands and is on fire or is sinking in the Hudson. Everyone is in shock and panic trying to evacuate the plane, but the 50+ people behind you need to sit and wait patiently while you get out your cane to assist with balance as you attempt to remove the exit hatch ?

Your condition is exactly why there are physical standards for exit row eligibility.
Sounds like you don't meet those standards.