Billye, I wish I'd worn some of those for my knee and before that ankles/feet! The stuff I got was cheap/expensive and abrasive...I wore my sports brace for the knee and my 'river shoes' to support my feet.

Melody - I think your doc is right in his approach, only as I know and know of many diabetics who've had ulcers...and spending 'time' in a hospital to 'cure the ulcer' is probably worse overall for Alan's health and well-being. I mean, it's all bed-rest....in a hospital....full of sick persons [some really sick] and he would be without the comforts of home [including your cooking] nor the ability to move and be as active as he is at home.

Since he's not getting worse, and I know you are giving him the best care, Alan really is best in treatments that take pressure off that irritated area to let IT heal on it's own.

Foot surgery is nothing to be taken lightly ever. when immune-compromised one has to be super cautious? Home with my OWN known germs is far better than the who knows what? in a hospital- at least in my book..

Hugs to you and to Alan [only if he doesn't blush too much] - j