Im still doing well. I havent been taking my vitamins as regularly as I should but I am going to rectify that.
Today, Im just looking over some information about bone healing just to get an idea of what I can expect as far as this healing continues. Ive read some of this before but every search seems to turn up something different.
Talks about the stages of bone healing and what can help or hinder that process:
http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/Bone_Healing.htm
Great information on how to deal with swelling. This site explains in plain terms why you NEED swelling and how to deal with it (treat it) without halting the healing process. That was very important to me! :
http://www.betterbones.com/bonefracture/speedhealing.aspx
Quirky site but gives you a rough ESTIMATE on how long it may take bones to heal depending on where they are in the body:
http://www.doctorsecrets.com/your-bones/time-to-heal-broken-bone.htm
Gives a list of calcium rich foods and also lists other supplements that help with bone repair. Some of the information may be repeated but its important info if you want to heal!!!
http://www.foodandlife.com/healingbonesresearch.htm
Post op guidelines-weekly report of what should be happening: (im on track!!!!)
http://www.worksafebc.com/health_care_providers/Assets/PDF/ankle_fusions_bone%20grafts.pdf
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