Hi there. I am new to this forum and am looking for a speedy recovery at 61 years, as I'm sure are the rest of you.
So here's my story concluding with a few questions.
I'm in fairly decent health, and aside from 30 pounds too heavy, am fairly active (I'm a Mail Carrier).
I suffered a "Jones Fracture" 3/13 by turning my ankle on a Crack in my driveway.
Ortho told me 3 months recovery == I naively thought he was exaggerating! 😭
I opted for surgery (screw) = was explained to me faster recovery, and chance for re-injury greatly reduced, vs 8-12 was in a cast and possibility of not healing, in which case would recommend the screw, and an additional 8-12 wks.
Was sent home in the air boot, tens unit for the injured leg, & compression sleeve for the other leg.
NO weight for 3 weeks.
2nd post-op (yesterday ) and I'm supposed to start putting weight on it as pain permits.
Today I hobbled about with partial weight on the boot (specifically the heel, as instructed) and had little pain. I used the knee scooter just for balance.
And that's the plan so far till the next appointment in 3 weeks.

So far, so good.
I actually got one of those knee scooters vs crutches, and it has afforded me MUCH mobility.
I'm up on it quite a bit, as we have a busy household with adult children and 4 grandkids living here too.
I elevate my leg always when I sit (I have 2 bags of packing popcorn I put pillowcases on-one for the living room, one for the bedroom - light and easy to position)
I do leg exercises when I'm laying down 2-3 times a day.
I drink milk and eat cottage cheese to try and get my calcium, but think I'll get some pills after reading here.
All in all, I've had little to no pain all this time, except the night I broke it.

Questions:
Does flexing my foot help with blood circulation, or is it harmful to healing process?
What are some exercises I can be doing that will specifically help promote blood flow in the foot?