Greetings, I was wondering what etiquette, for lack of a better word, is appropriate with carry-on luggage and stowing it? I'm recovering from shoulder surgery after 2 dislocated shoulders and I have limited range of motion for my arms over my head, and they are particularly weak as I have yet to start physical therapy; i.e. I probably would not be able to get my rollaboard above chest level without help. One arm is still in a sling when I'm out and about.

I am traveling for business alone this time. In the past (when I had 2 working shoulders) I have never taken a bag on a plane I couldn't handle myself. Even so, since I am female (at least, I think that's the reason), men always give me a hand getting my rollaboard up and down. I know FAs are not supposed to stow carry ons (especially a rollaboard) for passengers either. I never ask for help in these situations and I'm generally uncomfortable doing so, but I'm not sure what the alternatives are, now that I physically am unable to do it by myself? I'd greatly prefer NOT to check my bag and even though fellow passengers have been more than kind in the past I feel very different asking for help when I really need it, as opposed to accepting an unsolicited helping hand.

For people with limited strength or mobility/flexibility, what are some ways of dealing with carry-on baggage? (FWIW, if I am not wearing the sling I don't look injured in any way, and I got hurt doing sports, so physically I look pretty young and fit.)