Surgical processes usually lead to a long recuperation process. Post-surgery, it is important to ensure that the person comfortably recuperates in bed. That means finding them convenient, useful, and comforting get-well-soon presents to wish them a speedy and healthy recovery.
To save you from hassle, we have compiled a list of the best gifts for post-surgery patients to help them feel comforted and loved during the recovery phase.
The Bedsure faux fur throw blanket from Amazon is one of the best gifts for post-surgery patients because of its comforting texture. Made of a polyester blend with a sherpa feel, the patient can cuddle up in the hospital bed or at home in their bed to feel comforted during their hard time.
You can select from one of fifteen colors to match their style. The throw blanket can be a beautiful bedpiece or couch cover when not in use.
Mindful Goods makes and sells eco-conscious products on their Shopify store, including the “Sending Hugs Care Package.”
The gift features two cute sloths hugging each other and acts as a microwavable warming pad. A scented candle and chocolate truffles also come with the package. The patient can place the sloth-themed warm compress on their surgery site while enjoying chocolate truffles and candles.
Have you ever heard someone saying, “I don’t mind cooking after I just had surgery.” Give a post-surgery patient a DoorDash gift card so they can choose what they want to eat from their favorite local restaurants.
Moreover, the gift card allows them to save money, which might be a blessing in disguise for a recovering patient, all the while enjoying their comfort food.
Macy’s markets its brand of moccasin slippers, which are famous for being super comfortable. You can choose from various colors, including navy, caramel, plaid, rose gold, and black, from sizes five to 11, contingent upon availability. The faux fur on the inside is made of polyester while the moccasins are manufactured with a soft fabric for a cozy look.
Tea Forte manufactures a tea chest herbal assortment package featuring 40 uniquely infused tea flavors, including Belgian mint tea, harvest apple spice, mojito marmalade tea, and more. All blends are USDA organic and kosher certified for increased health benefits.
Drinking tea not only internally warms the body but is also great for your immune system. Tea drinkers will notice reduced bodily inflammation while reducing the risk of various terminal diseases.
The Zafit hanging bedside storage caddy will help post-surgery patients have all their needs in one location, especially when they are not as mobile while recovering. With one large pocket, three small mesh pockets, and a water bottle pocket, they can choose what goes in each area to stay organized while recuperating in bed.
The small mesh pockets are great for medications, cell phones, chapstick, and television remotes. The larger pocket works great for tablets, books, magazines, and any paperwork to do post-surgery.
The Pipishell foldable bamboo bed tray is one of the best gifts for post-surgery patients so they can eat comfortably while sitting in bed. It can hold a couple of plates and a drinking glass. Plus, it’s made with 100% all-natural bamboo. When not in use as a meal tray, they can use it to place their laptop, do a craft project, or play a board game with a visitor.
No need to plug this ergonomic neck pillow into the wall as it operates wirelessly for a more comfortable neck massage experience. It consists of three vibration modes to customize your relaxation post-surgery.
The washable cover is sweat-resistant, so you can enjoy a lasting massage without sweat hindering your relaxation. The snap-on loop makes it easy to store on suitcases on the go or the side of your bed when not in use.
Especially for post-surgery patients with children, try a Care.com gift card. If they feel they need a parent helper or a nanny to shuttle the kids around during recovery, the patient can use the Care.com gift card to pay for these services
Care.com allows users to select a trusted care provider to help them or to take care of their children. Asking for an extra set of hands in the household will aid in the recovery process and reduce stress along the way.
HandMadeByJenniferK sells a knee replacement mug with a funny pun written on it. It’s a standard white mug with black writing that says, “I didn’t think my knee surgery would help. I STAND CORRECTED”.
This gift for a friend who just had a knee surgery will get a kick out of this gag gift, and guess what? They can use it for drinking their favorite coffee, tea, or other beverages too!
HappyToGiveBoutique has a unique take on giving gifts for post-surgery patients by turning cozy socks into the shape of cupcakes for a delightful presentation.
You can choose packages between two to four pairs of socks in the color of your choice. The crew socks are wrapped in a ball to make it look like a cupcake and adorned with a red pom acting as a cherry on top of the sock cupcake.
Featured in Glamour Magazine, the Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe is made from 100% Turkish cotton for a soft and luscious feel as you step out of the shower. You can find the look that best suits your post-surgery friend or relative in four essential colors and three limited edition ones. The adjustable waist tie and modifiable cuffs on the sleeves help you to customize your comfort levels post-showering.
What better way to enjoy a post-surgery recovery than binging your favorite Netflix shows? The basic plan with ads is $6.99 per month, while the basic plan without ads costs $9.99 per month. Fund the gift card for at least three to six months’ payments depending on the patient’s projected recovery time.
Consider this motivational spiral-bound notebook from swaygirls on Etsy. It has a slate gray background with brown, pink, and light blue alternating words that say “Never forget how wildly capable you are ”.
It is usual that post-surgery patients may feel sad when they are recuperating because of their limited mobility. Hence, a motivational spiral bound to like this one can make them feel better as they journal their thoughts and feelings.
Help guide your post-surgery acquaintance to the bathroom or the kitchen in the middle of the night with the Yunlex dimmable night lights. They can keep one in their bedroom and another in the bathroom. The eco-friendly electrical lighting option only costs about 60 cents per year to power.
Moreover, the blue night light is cooling and comforting to wake up to as it guides you throughout your dark home at night. While the night light auto dims, you can customize the dimness to low for your sleeping hours or high if you need more light.
The Contour Swan Body Pillow gives post-surgery patients comfort and support as they sleep so they wake up with fewer aches and pains in the morning from the confined sleeping.
The comfort kit comes with one contour pillow, a washable cover, and a mesh bag to safely wash the cover. The Lyocell fabric regulates your body temperature at night so you do not get too hot. You can sleep in any position more comfortably thanks to the pillow’s contoured support.
Self-care is really important post-surgery. Help the gift recipient restore their body with hand repair cream, foot cream, Res-Q ointment, hand salve, beeswax lip balm, and cuticle cream.
These products work great for post-surgery patients who are operated on during the year’s colder months and need more natural moisturizing products on their bodies. Made with all-natural ingredients, they can use these body care ingredients with the peace of mind that it will nurture them back to health without any side-effects.
Post-surgery patients will experience aches and pains throughout their bodies during recovery. Give them the gift of a relaxing massage with a Massage Envy gift card.
The gift recipient can enjoy facials, massages, total body stretch services, rapid tension relief, and high-quality skincare routines. If you live far from a Massage Envy location, you can also ask about the gift card options at your local massage parlor.
For candle lovers who just had surgery, give them this motivational Get Well Soon candle. Made with all-natural soy wax and a cotton wick, the candle is eco-friendly and neutralizes unpleasant odors in the air. It’s a white candle with a gold lid and black writing that says, “I wish I could take away your pain and give it to someone we both hate”.
The Get Well Soon box from Sweet Choice Gifts comes with many different snacks, including Mott’s fruit gummies, Cheez-It crackers, Knott’s cookies, Keebler cookies, Planter’s peanuts, and others.
It also includes a greeting card for you to fill out and give to the gift recipient when they are at the hospital or recovering at home to wish them a healthy and speedy recovery.
Bring a spa day home to a post-surgery patient with the Lovery Eucalyptus Spearmint bath set. It includes body wash, shampoo, conditioner, bath oil, an eye mask, a bubble bath, a scented soy candle, a tweezer, and more items in an earthy gift basket.
Support the avid reader who just had surgery by purchasing an Amazon Kindle gift card. They can purchase their favorite books electronically and read them at any time from their Kindle device or any other electronic device that supports the Kindle app.
Choose from preset values between $40 to $2,000. With no fees or expiration dates, the reader can utilize the gift whenever the time is right for them. c
Alexa EchoDot connects to your Amazon account and assists you with many tasks. With an Amazon Music subscription, she can play pretty much whatever song you want as long as it is available in the Amazon Music library.
Listen to podcasts, make grocery lists, ask her to add items to your Amazon cart, and receive notifications when Amazon packages arrive at your door. Plus, she can set reminders for you about various tasks so that you remember to do them.
Encourage the post-surgery patient you know to listen to peaceful music or entertaining and informative podcasts from any of their devices that have a Bluetooth connection.
You can choose black, red, blue, rose gold, and white colors. On a full charge, they provide 32 hours of noise-canceling music and podcast streaming fun. They stay secure in your ears and are waterproof so that earwax and sweat do not ruin them.
Benchmark Bouquets on Amazon sells a vase of fresh-cut flowers called Flowering Fields. The assortment includes sunflowers (or Gerber daisies), alstroemeria, palms, seasonal greens, solidago, and statice.
For the freshest flowers, you can do Prime overnight shipping. As long as you place your order before 10 am PST on Mondays through Thursdays, you will get your delivery the next day. Be cautioned that no deliveries are available on Saturdays, Sundays, or Mondays for this product.
With so many options, it’s difficult to pick a final gift idea. However, think about the post-surgery patient’s needs and likes and go from there. We hope that going through this list helped you choose the perfect gift for your recovering friend. Lastly, to all the post-surgery patients, get well soon and enjoy the pampering you get during recovery!
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