We’ve heard it several times that limb lengthening surgery itself is the easy part…it’s the recovery and rehab that is challenging.
When I went through the LL procedure 8 years ago, I made notes of some supplements that helped in optimizing my recovery alongside my diet.
There are 4 Levels: ranging from Level 1 (most important) to Level 4 (least important) but they can be used simultaneously or intermingled as you see fit…
Level 1: which is most important level, the supplements I think are helpful are:
-Multi-Vitamin: whole food multivitamin is best
-Calcium: at least 1000mg per day
-Vitamin D3 – I took up to 5000 to 10,000iu per day
Level 2: are primarily the collagen synthesizers and these further help enhance bone healing
-Vitamin C – 1000 to 2000mg per day
-Collagen – research shows the best form is hydrolyzed wild-caught marine collagen
-Bone broth or bone meal are also great sources for optimizing the raw materials for bone healing
Level 3: these are gonna be mainly for joint integrity and reducing inflammation as you do PT
-MSM – methyl-sulfonyl-methane is phenomenal for reducing joint inflammation
-Glucosamine & Chondroitin also works well for keeping joint integrity up to standard
-Curcumin – the active ingredient in turmeric, is fantastic stuff for antiseptic and anti-inflammation
-Fish oil or an essential fatty acid – DON’T take during Distraction, just wait until consolidation especially since you’ll be on some sort of blood thinner.
Level 4:
-ZMA – aka zinc magnesium aspartate, good for sleep, bone healing and hormone profile
-Protein Shake – Whey protein is best for muscle recovery post PT sessions. Also quick snacks
-Creatine – helps retain muscle and energy for physical therapy
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Victor Egonu
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