High protein diet. Less carbs, although you shud still eat fk ton of everything cuz ur essentially recovering from a traumatic injury. But protein is king for bone growth.
Bone-Up brand pills from Jarrow. Seen at least 4-5 diaries mentioning this very specific brand.
Vitamin D + Calcium + K2 supplements. K2 is crucial to make sure the vitamin D and calcium helps the BONE, and not clog your arteries. High dose of vitamin D, like 10k IUs a day since you won't be out in the sun too much. Studies have shown the 800iu RDA in America is a whole magnitude incorrect, actual numbers are around 9000ius.
Those 3 vitamins are actually in Bone Up also, but the doses are pretty low. Best to get additional supplements and use in conjunction
Dis is actually rlly good diet for life in general, but I think it's utmost crucial until complete consolidation and perhaps even few months after rod removal.
Avoid NSAID like ibuprofen.
Weight bearing if you doing Stryde/Betzbone. Weight bearing has been shown to improve growth as much as twice in distraction osteogenesis patients. So stand and walk ALOT within comfort and reason.