Oddly enough, (and I have no idea why), he hasn't needed the cotton balls since we did it for a couple of days.

I think he just forgets about it when he goes to bed, then he uses the Theraspa massage thingee on his calves, then the xanax kicks in, then he's fast asleep.

I can't monitor everything this man does. He has to know enough to take care of himself. And so far, he's doing okay.

He also stopped using the sponge attached to the orthotic. We think that's why he developed a callus where his ulcer used to be. But it's not bothering him, it isn't bleeding, swollen or oozing, so he will go to his next podiatrist appointment on October 3rd.

As for me, I have to start concentrating on Melody. Been a long time coming.

Mel