The Holiday Gift Guide For Your Loved Ones After Surgery
- Edd Siu
December 2, 2019
- A loved one has had surgery—or they will be going into surgery. You care for this person, and you want to send them a thoughtful post-surgery gift. Here's the thing about post-surgery gifts. There are lots of gift ideas out there—but the problem is that these can be gimmicky. They will only provide momentary relief or get a quick laugh and go underutilized.
The ideal gift, in this case, needs to be something that will be very much needed during your loved one's recovery process.
With so many options, finding an excellent post-surgery gift can be overwhelming. But do not despair! We've curated a list of 12 essential gift ideas that are useful and practical. These can help make your loved one's recovery a very comforting, entertaining, and productive one. Let's take a look:
1. Gratitude Journal
Your loved one will have some downtime, brief or lengthy, depending on the surgery. The process will be an excellent opportunity for them to take the time to do some self-care, especially when it comes to mental health. A great place to begin is to keep a gratitude journal. There's plenty of research that suggests people who practice gratitude have increased happiness. It can also help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve immune function. Practicing gratitude can be as simple as taking five minutes a day. The Five Minute Journal is one of our favorites.
2. Meditation App Subscription
Another great way to keep the mind in top shape is through meditation. It's a proven way to achieve mental wellbeing. A great beginner place to start in this extremely beneficial practice is through guided meditation exercises through Headspace. You can gift them a monthly subscription.
3. Insulated Cup
It's imperative to stay hydrated—injury or no injury. It's beneficial to have your loved one's beverage hot or cold for an extended period. This way, they won't have to move around to make their drink warmer or colder continually. There's a company that makes drink ware products that will hold your loved one's beverage temperature for an extended period. What makes these drink wares unique is its triple insulation, which keeps drinks cold for up to 20 percent longer than other brands.
4. Memory Foam Lifting Cushion
During recovery, being comfortable is at a premium. This foam folding bed wedge is designed to elevate and support the neck. Due to its design, it can be used in a laying position or while sitting up. It helps to relieve discomfort from back or neck pain and assists with poor circulation.
5. Microwavable Warming Blankets
Your loved one deserves to be pampered. A blanket can provide a great sense of comfort and warmth. There's a new breed of thermal blankets that do not require cords or batteries. These ultra-soft blankets can be warmed in the microwave (yes, you heard that right!) or left in the freezer for cold applications. As a bonus, you can also get them scented for a more spa-like treatment. Check them out here.
6. Scented Candles
Aromatherapy can help reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. Additionally, candles scented with natural essential oils can help set a relaxing mood. The oils stimulate your smell receptors, which in turn stimulate the brain producing feel-good brain chemicals.
It's crucial to stay away from candles with artificial scents and only use candles that use natural plant and flower essential oils. Here are some recommendations.
7. Waterproof Leg Cast Cover
Essential for recovery for any below the knee injury, this cast and bandage protector will provide a watertight seal making showering difficulties a thing of the past. Ideal for use with casts, bandages, rashes, abrasions, burns, cuts, or wounds.
The Water Proof Leg Cast Cover is designed to last the duration of a typical recovery, which is approximately 6-8 weeks. There's also one for the foot and ankle .
8. Rubber Shower Mat
Despite an injury, as stated above your loved one still has to shower! An often overlooked item is a safe and secure rubber shower mat. This rubber shower mat adds safety and stability to a shower. It provides a skid-resistant surface preventing slips, stumbles, or falls as one moves around during shower time.
9. Entertainment
Injury recovery provides ample time to read books, binge watch movies, and TV shows. Your loved one may have a queue that he or she wants to catch up with. If they don't, then this is an excellent opportunity to gift them a book, movie, or TV show of your choosing. If you need some ideas, we got some here .
10. Subscription Box
One very unique gift you can get them is a subscription box. If you're unfamiliar, a subscription box is a recurring delivery of curated physical products that center around a specific topic. You have the option of buying only one box. But if you're feeling generous, you can buy them a monthly recurring subscription until they are finished recovering (because you love them a little extra!)
For women, we recommend Therabox. For men, check out Bespoke Post.
11. Knee Walker
If you want to go all out, you can buy them a knee walker (also called knee scooter), for below the knee recoveries. It's the one essential medical device that will be crucial during their lower body recovery. We recommend the all-mighty Swivelmate Knee Walker , for best-in-class maneuverability and stability.
12. Knee Walker Accessories
If your loved one already has a knee walker, there are accessories that you can buy to extend its capabilities and comfort further.
Knee Walker Baskets
Baskets mount to the knee walker handlebar to allow easy access to anything that is needed to be brought along. Beware that some models may already include a basket.
Drink Cup Holder
Your loved one can have their favorite drink within reach as they scoot around! The drink holder easily attaches onto the knee walker handlebar and has a base size of an average coffee mug.
Bells and Horns
Part fun and part safety, adding a bell or horn allows your loved one to personalize a knee walker.
Knee Pad Covers
Knee pad covers add an extra level of comfort to the knee pad.
We've hope you found this essential guide useful. Always remember, no matter the price of the gift, it's the thought that counts. Ultimately, the best gift you can give someone is your time and support.
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