I wear skirts and pantyhose to work - don't like the way pants feel on my foot/leg. Also covers the scars and discoloration. Berkshire longwear pantyhose are the best.

Ballet flats on sale at Easy Spirit

Ice pack

Bubble bath (raise foot on edge of tub)

Breathing machine - e.g. StressEraser

Handwarmer (charges in computer)

Nice makeup/hair (don't we all feel better when we look our best?)

Tools of distraction - Kindle, iPad, iPhone

Socks, lots of white socks - and traction socks. The latter hurt (buy the largest size whatever size you are) but lessen the fall risk

Boots with zippers on the side (leave them unzipped all the time)

Folding travel blanket/pillow

Lightweight luggage

A stable of folding/lightweight travel clothes (e.g. Walmart - "George" brand) mostly all in black