What should I get for a co-worker who is about to have surgery?

sunshine_emmy: What should I get for a co-worker who is about to have surgery?
My co-worker is leaving tomorrow to go have surgery. She had breast cancer last year and is now going for reconstructive surgery and will be away for a few months. We’d like to get her something to brighten her day, but nothing too personal. We need to present it to her at lunch tomorrow and we’d like it to be something that she can keep, so flowers are out.

Any ideas?

Answers and Views:

Answer by NMcwgrl
A book to read, a robe, chocolates, a relaxing candle and etc…

Answer by lillardlane
A dozen Red Roses and a pretty Card.

Answer by An Informed Voter!
Books on tape.

NetFlix subscription.

Gift certificate for Mighty Maids or some other home service.

Subscription to fruit or cheese of the month club.

Answer by texaswildman
you don’t have to get nothing. just your visit will be fine. after surgery.

Answer by theninjette
I like the idea of relaxing stuff – fuzzy slippers, aromatherapy candle – some good dvds of a tv show she likes? Think about the kind of things you would like to have if you were stuck in the house for a while.

Answer by mrsd
A nice loose fitting robe would be nice. Something very pretty.
Arrange to have meals delivered the first week she is home. Take turns preparing a meal and take it over or find a restaurant that delivers/

Answer by ariel_okinawa
Try to think of something that she can use while she’s out recovering like a book, a book of puzzles, some DVD’s (or a free Netflix subscription so that she can see the movies that she wants to see)…

Answer by Burning delusion tonight
An iPod.

Answer by sheridansheridansheridan
nice thank you notes…already stamped..always a hit