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Art-demure

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My dear friend just got injured and was sent to the hospital. Not sure what I should bring for her once she's recovered.

Usually people bring chocolates and flowers after their recovery right? That's all I have in my mind so far.

If there's any ideas or recommendations, you can share.
 
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Do you mean while she's in a hospital room? A book/magazines, a puzzle book (if they like those), earbuds for their phone.

If they have food preferences (e.g., vegan or low carb), bring appropriate food, because the hospital food might not suit them.

If they like coffee, bring a large takeout coffee or a thermos from home, because the hospital might provide only one cup of weak coffee in the morning 🤢 .

If you plan to visit again, ask what you can bring next time.
 
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Prepared food that will last in the fridge. You said "after recovery" so it sounds like she'll be home. For example, bake a pan of lasagna or ziti of something that can be portioned out heated and eaten over time. Especially if she's not super mobile, she'll appreciate the convenience.
 
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Stephen said:
Prepared food that will last in the fridge. You said "after recovery" so it sounds like she'll be home. For example, bake a pan of lasagna or ziti of something that can be portioned out heated and eaten over time. Especially if she's not super mobile, she'll appreciate the convenience.
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Yes. Thank you for this recommendation. I was planning to give her favorite food that she always like to eat in the restaurant. I could make it or just buy it from there
 
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If she's recovered, does that means she's going to be leaving the hospital soon? How much longer?

Did she already have a phone/laptop/tablet/books and things to keep her preoccupied while she was in hospital already?

Why was she in hospital? Was she able to move? Depending on the nature of her hospitalization I might figure something that would counteract it.
 
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Julian Grey said:
If she's recovered, does that means she's going to be leaving the hospital soon? How much longer?

Did she already have a phone/laptop/tablet/books and things to keep her preoccupied while she was in hospital already?

Why was she in hospital? Was she able to move? Depending on the nature of her hospitalization I might figure something that would counteract it.
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She fell from the stairs a week ago and just told me the news recently. So she is now going to leave from the hospital, but still have to use crutches. Her cousins are taking care of her probably for her basic needs, and I reckon doing errands for her. But still would love to give something to her like a card, flowers and her favorite meal. I agree she does need a book for her to spend time while not being able to do nothing.
 
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Art-demure said:
She fell from the stairs a week ago and just told me the news recently. So she is now going to leave from the hospital, but still have to use crutches. Her cousins are taking care of her probably for her basic needs, and I reckon doing errands for her. But still would love to give something to her like a card, flowers and her favorite meal. I agree she does need a book for her to spend time while not being able to do nothing.
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Oooh... how about some VR game experience? To feel like she's moving or flying around? 🤭

I wouldn't mind an Occulus Rift myself if I wasn't able to walk properly for a while. 😏
(I'm not spoilt at all 😜)
 
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Art-demure said:
She fell from the stairs a week ago and just told me the news recently. So she is now going to leave from the hospital, but still have to use crutches. Her cousins are taking care of her probably for her basic needs, and I reckon doing errands for her. But still would love to give something to her like a card, flowers and her favorite meal. I agree she does need a book for her to spend time while not being able to do nothing.
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If she is about to be discharged and will have limited mobility the next weeks she most probably would limit going out to the strictly necessary, which would be never if some familiars take care of the groceries and all other necessity, an outside activity where she doesn't need to move around sounds like a good plan as she may miss some fresh air after a while. A ride to lunch or brunch in a terrace if the weather allows it sounds like a good plan for it.
 
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Update: I am happy that she smiled today. It warms my heart that she's happy throughout the day when I came to visit her.

I got to meet her cousin and her child. Lovely family and so far it turned out well. Apparently she did not fall from the stairs. She actually slipped in the bathroom and didn't know the floor was wet with water so her right leg was severely painful than the left. But she did fell on her hipbone and needed to go to the hospital again tomorrow.

Anyway, thank you all for the recommendations! 🌝🌸
 
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I once brought over a few comfort things and a Personalized Music Magnet with songs that meant something to us, and it actually made them tear up (in a good way). It played all the songs we used to listen to together, and now it's on their fridge. Something small like that can mean more than flowers or candy, especially when they’re stuck at home feeling low.
 
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