So how long is long enough? My reply is, As long as it takes for you.. Just as each of us has individual DNA and fingerprints, so do we have individual and unique ways of saying good-bye to our loved ones. There are no rules or time limits on how long one should grieve.For some, the grief period will be brief, for others it may be years. Studies have found that people typically take somewhere between six months to two years.o how long is long enough? My reply is, As long as it takes for you.. Just as each of us has individual DNA and fingerprints, so do we have individual and unique ways of saying good-bye to our loved ones. There are no rules or time limits on how long one should grieve.
It usually takes about 6 to 8 weeks for a proximal humerus fracture to unite. But, this is only the take for bony union, it does not take into account the time that will be needed for full recovery.
Most broken bones heal successfully once they have been repositioned and are protected from further trauma or excessive pressure. Following surgery, and especially with the help of a cast, severely broken toes take six to eight weeks to heal, depending on the location and extent of the injury. After such a long time in a cast, your foot may need some rehabilitation as described below.