ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

[sadie147]

My mom's best friend fell and broke her leg badly late last week, because of health issues including diabetes, they can't operate to put a pin in, so she will need to be hosptialized until the break heals on it's own, which will be about 8 weeks.

She told me not to bring her anything up when i visit tonight but I'd like to bring her something. SHe apparently has alot of stuff to read etc..and I don't want to waste money on flowers, i'm sure she has lots.

Anyone have any ideas on what i could bring? I was thinking maybe a memory foam pillow would be a good idea to make her more comfortable.

Anyone have an good ideas for a 'gift' or something to make her stay a bit more comfortable?

[not2late]

Re: ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

You might bring her something like a pair of fluffy, warm lounging socks, for her foot that won't be in a cast. A sleep mask might be useful. Lotion is another idea because most complimentary lotions and toiletries they have in the hospital, smell like the hospital! lol

[sadie147]

Re: ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

Thanks for the ideas Megs, I ended up getting her a gift bag of nice 'smelly' lotions and body butters, a really good hand cream, some wet wipes, and burts bees lip balm, it turned out to be perfect and she loved it.

[bradybunch]

Re: ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

A couple of rolls of quarters always come in handy.

[13_jane]

Re: ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

yes you cant go wrong with lip balm when you're in hospital !!!! my friend went thru tubs of vaseline like it was going out of fashion when she was in for 12 weeks!!

[jimmie 48]

Re: ideas for prolonged hospital stay?

sadiejen, you said she has things to read but does that include puzzle type books like word searches and crossword puzzles?