Mel, this callus sounds like a nasty condition whether it is on the ball of the foot or the soul. I can relate to the difficulty in trying to reach down to blindly shave it. Just cutting toe nails or putting on shoes and socks can be an ordeal at times.

I imagine it is a common problem in your profession, so you would think callus removal would be covered by insurance. Hopefully your DIY surgery was successful at least for the time being. Thank you for sharing, and the lesson you included.