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Gift for recovering from surgery

lavendar — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:12:45 GMT

My niece is having intricate surgery to remove a benign tumor on her neck. Her mouth will be sore. She will be out of work for three weeks.

I have a large box I'm filling with goodies: a special book, two comfy's (two different weights) a Carol Hochman nightgown and a special pillow.

On the beauty side am giving her a shower gel, body lotion and fragrance in something I know she'll like.

Any suggestions for m/u. Nothing for eyes.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

VenturaHighway — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:50:19 GMT

@lavendarSounds like a perfect gift. Is she married? Maybe you could put a note with helping her around the house. Or bring her some food. Maybe some soup.

Hope all goes well

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

Desertdi — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:09:41 GMT

A gallon of ice cream would be my choice (!!)

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K9buddy — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:11:59 GMT

What a wonderful aunt you are. Not makeup, but facial masks seem to be a big thing these days. I've seen that Macy's is having a sale on them. Believe it or not, Dollar Tree has a variety of them as well. They're kind of fun to use. You can probably get them almost anyhere though.

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SuziQ2 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:29:29 GMT

I love the Beekman creams. Pure ( no scent ) would be really

wonderful for her. It would be comforting to use it. If you haven't

tried the Beekman products....please do. They are wonderful.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

Kabella — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:15:33 GMT

@lavendar What your giving her is very thoughtful. You want a suggestion for a beauty product. I would suggest a Tinted Lip Balm. Fresh lip balms are my favorite esp. the ones with spf. She can also use it for a flush of color on her cheeks.

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Iwantcoffee — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:21:32 GMT

I think a moisturizing tinted lip balm would be good. If you know the correct shade a BB Cream, CC Cream or tinted moisturizer would be nice.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

jackthebear — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:33:18 GMT

couple of months of Netflix or Hulu stuff like that

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:47:37 GMT

A dear friend just had surgery & I sent her a huge bright & colorful floral arrangement.She loved it.When I went to see her I brought her a gift basket full of creams & bubble bath etc. I also included a gift card to a local diner that delivers so that she can order food for several days for her family.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

Shanus — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:34:28 GMT

@lavendar wrote:
My niece is having intricate surgery to remove a benign tumor on her neck. Her mouth will be sore. She will be out of work for three weeks.

I have a large box I'm filling with goodies: a special book, two comfy's (two different weights) a Carol Hochman nightgown and a special pillow.

On the beauty side am giving her a shower gel, body lotion and fragrance in something I know she'll like.

Any suggestions for m/u. Nothing for eyes.

@lavendar Since she'll be staying in for 3 wks., not sure makeup will be a priority. I'd concentrate on other items that will make her comfortable. If she has a DVD player, I suggest a favorite movie or two. Many are on sale at Target. Daytime TV stinks and if she's accustomed to having her days filled at work, she'll be bored at home.

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panda1234 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:55:23 GMT

@lavendar There are a few online companies that do different flavors of pint size ice cream. Each one has a fun name depending on the occasion you are sending it for. I have sent these a few times and are always a big hit. The ice cream is made in small batches. Just a different suggestion.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

Shanus — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:56:55 GMT

@lavendar I forgot to add, while she's home, what a great time to polish toes, nails and deep condition hair. Sally's has some great choices.

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Miss Pepsi — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:29:16 GMT

How about adult coloring books and colored pencils, (along with a sharpener) as something different to do.

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Sooner — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:42:42 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
couple of months of Netflix or Hulu stuff like that

@jackthebear SUPER idea! Or if she has an IPhone an Apple gift card for music, books, movies or whatever! Or if no IPhone an Amazon card for the same--or BOTH???

I think that is the best option of all because she will really have some long days to fill.

Makeup? If I were home with a sore mouth I'd not want to wear makeup. Ouch!

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

Katcat1 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:33:23 GMT

@lavendar How about a facial moisturizer? As far as makeup -- how about a lip balm from Fresh?

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

lavendar — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:00:29 GMT

Thanks. She's fifty three, single and lives alone.

She has Netflix. She's in Brooklyn and her diet is "take out."

She already filled her freezer with ice cream. I suggested pudding in addition.

I would send her flowers but she has two cats who would destroy them.

I'll wait and see if she can eat pears. I send her Harry and David every year.

She won't wear m/u while she's at home. I was going to see if the Laura Geller set of lip gloss and blush is still on sale. She's pale normally; I thought it might be helpful for when she goes back to work.

She'll have a mani pedi and have her hair done right before.

Lip balm is a good idea. The best one I've found is Vaseline with coconut butter. It comes in a jar. Amazon.

Her surgeon thinks she'll be O.K. in a week. Most doctors don't understand that teaching third grade in lower Manhattan is exhausting. She's rarely home before eight at night.

Thanks for everything. Any more suggestions are welcome.

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Scorpio1971 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:23:21 GMT

@lavendar wrote:
Thanks. She's fifty three, single and lives alone.
She has Netflix. She's in Brooklyn and her diet is "take out."
She already filled her freezer with ice cream. I suggested pudding in addition.

I would send her flowers but she has two cats who would destroy them.

I'll wait and see if she can eat pears. I send her Harry and David every year.

She won't wear m/u while she's at home. I was going to see if the Laura Geller set of lip gloss and blush is still on sale. She's pale normally; I thought it might be helpful for when she goes back to work.

She'll have a mani pedi and have her hair done right before.

Lip balm is a good idea. The best one I've found is Vaseline with coconut butter. It comes in a jar. Amazon.

Her surgeon thinks she'll be O.K. in a week. Most doctors don't understand that teaching third grade in lower Manhattan is exhausting. She's rarely home before eight at night.

Thanks for everything. Any more suggestions are welcome.

@lavendar

Since you just mentioned her diet is "take out" how about a gift card (or several smaller denomination cards to multiple places) to her favorite take out places, or just a universal type card like a prepaid VISA/MC, that she can use at any restaurant she desires.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

lavendar — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:32:33 GMT

Laura Geller special is over. I did order of tub of Vaseline with cocoa butter. This is absolutely the best thing and cheapest I've found for chapped lips. It comes in little tins but I prefer the tub.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

lavendar — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 01:41:36 GMT

Can anyone suggest some facial wipes. She won't be wearing m/u but she will be tired and on pain meds. She has sensitive eyes. I am giving her some microfiber cloths.

Re: Gift for recovering from surgery

iwrite — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:53:37 GMT

send her something with a hood.
sitting for long periods of time, she will probably feel chilly.
it's cold here (around 34 degrees) in the nyc area.

ask her if there is a place that has soup or something else that's easy to eat and whether or not they deliver. if they deliver, you can send her the money to pay for the meals.