Thursday, January 1, 2015

Recommended Aids to help with post-op recovery

1) Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy + Ankle / Foot Attachment / Game Ready / Ossur





2) Walking Aids - Crutches / Knee Scooter / iWalk 2.0


Knee Scooter
iWalk 2.0

3) Shower Aids


Cast Cover
Shower Bench


4) Vitamin D drops - 2000 IU / day + Vitamin C + 1-2 eggs per day

Please start this now - in preparation for surgery.




Vitamin D Drops
Vitamin C


5) Aspirin 81 mg / day

If you do not have a contraindication for taking aspirin for the first 2 weeks.




6) Foam Bed Wedge to elevate feet


Bed Wedge

7) Advanced healing waterproof band-aids


 


8) Diet.  Make sure you are eating a good well balanced diet with adequate amounts of protein and vegetables.  No junk food.  No fast food.  No sugar. No smoking. 1-2 eggs per day.

9) Air Cast



10) Evenup Shoe Balancer