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30 Gift Ideas for Bariatric Weight loss Surgery Patients
Updated: Mar 14, 2020
I often get asked what would be the best gift and present for someone who just had weight-loss surgery? I can honestly say that 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 your words that they matter.
These are all hand-picked items because I put a lot of thought into what would be meaningful and most appreciated. For me, the gift is a symbol of a feeling.
In the beginning, there is some downtime where we can't eat or do anything. I have hand-picked categories such as Cozy Things, Beauty, Kitchen, & Inspirational.
*COZY THINGS*
(Think about being comfortable for anywhere from 1-4 weeks, socks with grips on bottom, clothes that are loose and comfy so not to rub on stitches, keeping warm because of loss of insulation and energy)
1. Pudus Socks
Why: Good Grip Socks after Surgery.
2. Ekouaer Loungewear
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!
*BEAUTY*
(Imagine being in bed with dry bothersome skin, think things she could use while resting for recovery like Hand Cream, body lotion, lip balm and self-care items)
6. Everyone 3-in-1 Mint and Coconut Lotion
Why: Skin is so Dry Post-op
7. Burt's Bees Lip Balm Set
Why: Chapped Lips after surgery
*KITCHEN*
(Imagine things the patient will now need for portion control and new gadgets. Think sugar-free, cups, cooking, and food storage)
8. Torani Sugar Free Syrups
Why: Can use in homemade coffee
9. Hydra Shaker Cup 6-Pack
Why: Everyone needs for shakes and measuring
10. Coffee Mug Warmer
Why: Our drinks will sit forever as we sip and get cold.
11. Seleware food Storage
Why: It has 4 different size jars from 5 OZ, 6 OZ, 9 OZ to 11 0Z, total 31 OZ. It's perfect!!
13. Nicewell Food Scale
Why: We are required to weigh our food
14. Life Tumbler Chillout
Why: The are insulated, have silicone bottoms & Lid
15. Copper Egg Cooker
Why: We eat and cook lots of eggs for protein and this is fast and easy!
16. Mini Drink Mixer Blender
Why: This mixes our protein and warm drinks
17. LivLiga Aveq 2-Piece Just Right Bariatric Set
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!!
18. LunchBots Medium Snack container
Why: It helps visually with portion control and has 2 and 4 oz.
19. Keurig Decaf Coffee Cups
Why: We can only drink decaf post-op
20. FOODage Pill Box Organizer
Why: We have many new vitamins to organize
21. DayBuy Lunch Bag
Why: We are making, prepping & packing foods for on the go
22. HomeSpoon Lunch Bag
Why: We are making, prepping & packing foods for on the go
23. 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!!
*INSPIRATIONAL*
(Imagine feeling helpless, lonely, and needing inspiration. Think anything positive, inspiring and motivating)
24. Viva De Color Serenity Adult Coloring Book
Why: We are down and bored for a few weeks
25. A Year Gratitude Letters
Why: Keeps our mind on Gratitude for the little things.
26. Journey Journal Notebook
Why: We can document Our thoughts, feelings & emotions
27. Letters to my Future Self
Why: Keeps our mind on Future Success
28. Thought a Day Journal
Why: We can document our daily thoughts as they evolve
