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What are some tips to stay healthy and not gain weight durning the healing of a broken leg ?
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Limit calories: You need to exercise what is not broken make sure your vitd level is adequate (best >50ng/ml) you need calories to heal but need to watch it as you will probably not be burning off as many discuss this with your orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 12/2/2014
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