Thank you for your replies......

Sally -- Most of those "exercises" you mentioned are impossible now, but I try to move around as much as possible. Yes, I do have a gel cushion (not the kind that makes you seasick) that helps my sitter, but this is really weird, under the heels of my feet. I usually wear slippers so it's not bare skin hitting the footrest and not standing much, there's not much pressure applied in those spots. Going to do some research here on the computer. Keep moving as much and as long as you can!!!

B2Y -- Do you know any more about your family member's problem with foot ulcers? What was the cause and maybe what was done medically for them? I suppose it's sort of like the weeping edema that makes blister type lumps on my legs, which break open and "weep". Right now that seems improved and I've gotten a reprieve wearing the unna boots and ace bandages. You can bet I'll stay on top of the situation since they hurt so much. As if I don't have enough trouble trying to stand up for a couple minutes transferring, etc., now the pain is through the roof too.

Sometimes I really feel like throwing in the towel, but then reason steps in and reminds me how much I value my independence. Thanks for being there --