I have my feet still, and I know how much of an issue this is for diabetics. I have spent a lot of time in and out of hospital over the last few years, mostly with cardiac complications of diabetes. But because it was a complication of the diabetes, once the cardiovascular team were done with me, I was sent to the diabetes ward for a while. That was a real eye-opener! A glimpse into my possible future, and a good "kick in the pants" for me, too. I am still perhaps the world's worst diabetic, but my wife has a renewed vigour for keeping me out of hospital, that's for sure. I hope your surgery and post-op care all goes well. Just the word "debridement" puts my teeth on edge these days, haha.