Just read this thread, great job getting this little guy back to health. Is your friend letting you keep him? Gosh I hope so! Or at least that he is taking the correct advise.
I also just read this thread for the 1st time, what a great job at turning that little poor guy around...how dreadful. And then to see a difference was great! You really did save him!! Now what? Will the tortoise stay with you for a while