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amother
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 Thu, Sep 23 2021, 2:30 am
What gifts to give someone who is having a knee cap replacement and is rather anxious about this.
Thank you
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amother
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 4:56 am
When my aunt had a hip operation I sent her a giant get well soon balloon attached to a bag of different books. I went for lighthearted mix of joke books and other easy reading and some adult coloring books. I focused on trying to take her mind off things rather than focus on her operation. I don't know if there's anything you can say to make them less anxious.
Something helpful can be to ensure they have the necessary help post-op, whether it's an aide at home, the right bed and other equipment, or simply meals so they don't have to worry about cooking.
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amother
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 6:22 am
| amother [ Orange ] wrote: | When my aunt had a hip operation I sent her a giant get well soon balloon attached to a bag of different books. I went for lighthearted mix of joke books and other easy reading and some adult coloring books. I focused on trying to take her mind off things rather than focus on her operation. I don't know if there's anything you can say to make them less anxious.
Something helpful can be to ensure they have the necessary help post-op, whether it's an aide at home, the right bed and other equipment, or simply meals so they don't have to worry about cooking. |
Great ideas Orange Yes to books! And to help after! Good reads, sticker-by-number books, maybe airpods or good wireless earphones. A super soft blanket for the hospital is nice too
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imasinger
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 6:47 am
Audiobooks are also good, especially because it takes less energy to listen than to read.
A little bell, for summoning the person at home, is useful.
Good wraparound gel ice packs are probably desirable too.
If it's not someone in your home, and you can schedule a regular time to visit during recuperation, that will also be much appreciated.
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amother
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 7:10 am
Yes, these are good ideas!!
Also, how about a grabber and a leg lifter? (Not really gifts, but more things for post-op)
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amother
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 10:48 am
Love the ideas here! If you're making a package, include a cute stress ball.
Got one for my anxious husband before I went into labor with our first, and he used it the whole time
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amother
Marigold
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Thu, Sep 23 2021, 2:13 pm
If I'm about to have an operation and I'm anxious about it, a meaningful gift for me would be 3 sessions with an SEP or equivalent. That would calm me so much, I would look forward to the surgery and recovery would be sooooo much easier.
(SEP - Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. They have specialized protocol to prepare for surgery)
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