Unfortunately the health issue will never be fixed! But I’m learning to deal with it and I look pretty cool with a cane ;-) Never thought about getting a drivers license (you really don’t need one in tiny Netherlands) bit getting one now - all stuff I’m doing so i will find new ways to travel! :-)
Anyway, good luck again on your adventure and I’m sure in 2 years you’ll understand why all these things were ‘good’ for both your lives!