Jo Belmont.......that is funny. I was going to post about wearing a balloon, but thought people would send out the guys in the white coats! Glad you mentioned it. I does work like a charm. I use the long skinny ones, and usually have to blow the balloon up and leave it for an hour or so before using, or it is too tight. I just roll it on my finger. Also use the talc. Once it's on, I forget its there. My neighbor came calling the other day and asked what happened to my "orange" finger! I have tried the thin cots sold in the bandade department, but find them a bit sloppy and am forever tugging them back on. Have used balloon's for years!