Carrie Brander
3 min
Updated: Mar 13, 2023
I often get asked what would be the best gift and present for someone who just had weight-loss surgery? I can honestly say I didn’t want to get any protein packets or Bariatric supplements from anyone.
My recommendations are things that I truly feel people would enjoy. We’ve all heard it’s the thought that counts. But it’s also the intention behind the thought. The greatest offering is letting someone know through your actions and words that they matter.
I created a Guide of hand-picked items that would be meaningful and most appreciated for a Bariatric Patient. See below all products and items links!
Why: Good Grip Socks after Surgery.
Why: Comfy and not tight against stitches
Why: Feels amazing against skin
Why: Super Comfy and soft throw
5. Fleece Heated Throw Blanket
Why: It's Soft, warm and heated!
6. Burt's Bees Basket Gift
Why: Our skin is super dry and needs moisture post surgery
Why: Chapped Lips after surgery
8. Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Oil with Passion Fruit Oil
Why: Chapped Lips after surgery! I love this oil and it works for hours!
Why: Can use in homemade coffee and drinks
Why: Everyone needs for shakes and measuring
Why: Our drinks will sit forever as we sip and get cold.
Why: It has 4 different size jars from 5 OZ, 6 OZ, 9 OZ to 11 0Z, total 31 OZ. It's perfect!!
13. Motivational Water Bottle with Time Marker
Why: It helps to get the water in!
Why: We are required to weigh our food
Why: The are insulated, have silicone bottoms & Lid
Why: We eat and cook lots of eggs for protein and this is fast and easy
Why: This mixes our protein and warm drinks
18. Bariatric Portion Control Nutrional Plates
Why: It helps visually with portion control by having Measurements built into the dish ware in increments of ¼ cup and ½ cup servings. Genius!
19. LunchBots Medium Snack container
Why: It helps visually with portion control and has 2 and 4 oz.
20. Water Bottle Pill Organizer in One
Why: Easy for those who forget to take their pills!
Why: It makes food portions so much easier!
Why: For the office to keep items at your own desk
Why: We can only drink decaf post-op
Why: We have many new vitamins to organize
24. BALORAY Lunch Bag Tote
Why: We are making, prepping & packing foods for on the go
Why: We are making, prepping & packing foods for on the go
27. Good Living SINGLE EGG Cooking Pan
Why: Quick and Easy for 1 egg and a slice of Canadian bacon. Super fast and easier than cleaning up a Huge pan for one single egg! I adore this product!!
28. Mindful Messages Positive Affirmations Meditation Cards
Why: We all need this daily to help us plow through lots of changes
Why: inspire you to send thoughtful, handwritten notes of appreciation
30. And She Never Gave Up Journal Notebook
Why: We can document Our thoughts, feelings & emotions
31. The 5 Minute Journal- A Happier You in Five Minutes a Day!
Why: We should really document our feelings and this is only 5 minutes of our time!
32. Gratitute Journal -52 Weeks of a non-dated Journal with Stickers and Prompts
Why: This journal was designed to channel Positive Thinking! This is one of my favorite journals to date!
Did I miss something you want to add? Let me know in the comments and I will update our list! Now go get started with your list or help someone else! 🎁
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