Hello there, brother... from my side of the pond. The first thing I would say... glad you are here, to tell the story of your tricycle accident. I do know that anything that involves large amounts of alcohol usually ends up in a not-so-good situation. Regardless... is what it is, as is said. I was recently diagnosed with severe Lymphedema, so I have been researching various compression socks. But man... So many choices! I was to start Lymphedema Therapy last week, But between not being able to walk... combined with a large number of people out of the clinic due to flu and (the other one) I chose to wait. I do try to keep my legs up when I can... but the combination of Multiple Sclerosis with the Lymphedema causes me to have terrible m muscle cramps (another issue I see coming as I try to put the socks on). As you have said... the "designs" are less than desirable... I don't want to wear socks that our grandkids would wear LOL. But I know I need to do something; the last few times my left leg has swelled. I had terrible sores and rash from my skin ripping... TMI but relevant to the topic.

This was a very informative post, as you can see. It's one thing to read reviews or look at photos. But when you have folks who have tried things on... that makes all the world's difference. Would be interesting to hear your story about the tricycle... but that's up to you of course. So... thanks again... hope you are having a good weekend, brother...