15 Gifts After Knee Surgery To Get Them Back On Their Feet

We all want our loved ones get back to health quickly after knee surgery, so here are 15 gift ideas that will help them do just that.

Seeing a loved one having to go through any kind of surgery isn't nice, and this includes knee surgery, which you know will leave them in pain and struggling to get around for a while afterwards.

And it's no fun for them either, as they have to put their faith in the surgeons to do a good job, while preparing themselves for weeks of painful and boring rehabilitation afterwards.

So seeing as knee replacement surgeries are so common in the United States and around the world, I thought I'd put together a gift list of things that can really help them to get through it.

As each of these gifts are perfect for people recovering from knee surgery, making it easier and less painful of a journey back to full health.

And hopefully lifting their spirits in the process too.

1. A Book To Help Them Prepare For Knee Surgery

Ok, so this first gift idea is more one for before they have knee surgery, rather than afterwards.

However, getting them a book to help them prepare for their upcoming surgery can be a really thoughtful and helpful gift.

As their head will be full of worries and apprehension as they step into the unknown, which can be really stressful.

So giving them the Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster book will really help to put their mind at ease, and make them ready for everything that is to come.

2. A Knee Wedge Pillow For Elevation

One of the cornerstones of recovery from knee surgery is the need to get plenty of rest and to keep the knee elevated and still.

So one of the most valuable gifts you could buy for a loved one as they heal after knee surgery is the Pure Comfort knee elevation pillow.

As this specially designed knee pillow is perfect for giving them the comfort and elevation they need for their knee, while at the same time holding it safely in place.

3. Something To Keep Them Entertained

The boredom people can experience when recovering from knee surgery can be off the charts, as they are stuck at home in a chair twiddling their thumbs.

So any gift that can keep them entertained as they heal is a fantastic idea.

As not only will this lift their spirits and give them something to do, it will also take their mind off any pain and discomfort they might be experiencing.

And some ideas for you to consider are:

4. A Knee Icing Machine To Bring The Swelling Down

Swelling and inflammation around the knee can be really painful after undergoing knee surgery, and your loved one will need to keep icing the area to bring it down and gain some relief.

And while they can do this with regular ice packs, how much cooler (pardon the pun!) would it be with an actual ice therapy machine.

So if you want to be a real hero, how about getting them a premium machine such as the Polar Active 3.0 cold therapy ice machine.

As this has a compression wrap that goes around their knee which delivers icy blasts to make quick work of any painful inflammation.

5. A Handy Crutch Bag To Hold Their Things

In the immediate aftermath of knee surgery your loved one won't be able to put any weight on their knee, which means they'll be using crutches to get around until they can.

So if you want a handy little gift idea for them at this time, how about getting them the Vive crutch pouch bag.

As this pouch bag has pockets for all their things like their phone and money, and will fit handily onto their crutches .

So no more trying to balance as they root around awkwardly in their pockets for things when they have one of these attached to their crutches.

6. A Walking Cane For Extra Stability

Once your loved one is able to ditch the crutches, they might still be a little unsteady on their feet and it might not be a good idea to put their full weight on their knee yet.

So they may be well advised to use a walking cane for a few weeks to keep them stable and allow their knee more time to heal and strengthen before being put back to work.

Which makes the Honeybull walking cane a really nice, thoughtful, and helpful gift that can aid them in their recovery.

7. A Recliner Chair For Comfort And Elevation

Your loved one is going to have to spend a good amount of time in their chair after knee surgery, so you may as well make sure they have a comfortable one.

Which you can do by investing in a recliner chair such as the Signature Design power lift chair above.

As not only is this one luxurious to sit in all day, they can also use it to elevate their knee while sitting, which will help with their recovery.

And their is a power lift option with this chair which makes it super easy to get out of, which is a massive help, especially in the early days.

8. A Grabber Reacher Tool To Make Life Easier

Things like getting out of a chair, bending down, and reaching for things can be a real struggle immediately after having knee surgery.

So a really useful little gift you can get for a loved one are the RMS grabber reacher tools.

As these grabbers will make it easy for them to pick things up off the floor or from shelves or cupboards without over exerting themselves.

Meaning far less pain and much more comfort.

9. A Grippy Shower Map To Avoid Falls

People tend to be a bit unsteady on their feet after undergoing knee surgery, making things like slips and falls a really dangerous possibility.

And no place in the house will be more hazardous for them than the wet floor of their shower.

So a really top safety gift idea to help them stay out of trouble in their own home as they recover is to get them the Gorilla Grip shower mat.

As laying one of these shower mats down in their shower will give them something to grip to as they clean themselves up each morning and evening.

10. A Shower Stool For When Standing Is Painful

Another idea to keep them safe while having a shower is to get them the Medokare shower chair.

As this will allow them to have a shower while sitting down, which may be a big help to them if their knee is too painful while standing.

And one of these shower stools will also help to minimise the chance of any slips and falls too.

11. A Toilet Seat Riser For Easier Toilet Breaks

While sitting down will feel good when recovering from knee surgery, getting in and out of chairs can be a real pain.

And this can extend to having to sit down and stand up again while using the toilet, which no-one can avoid!

However, one way to make toilet time easier for them is to get them a toilet seat riser to raise the level of the toilet seat, meaning they don't have to lower themselves down as far.

And a good one to go for is the Vive toilet seat riser, as not only is this one high and good quality, it also comes with safety bars to help them get up again.

12. A Stationary Bike To Build Up Their Knee Strength Again

Once your loved one is coming to the end of the recovery from knee surgery, they'll want to strengthen their knee and get themselves fit and healthy again.

And a great way to do this is with a stationary exercise bike, as this is something they can use in their own living room to prepare them for getting back outside again.

So if you think your loved one would appreciate a gift to help them back to fitness and to make sure their knee gets strong again, the Sunny Health indoor exercise bike can work well.

13. Delivered Meals They Can Simply Heat Up

Eating healthy and nutritious meals is vital when someone is recovering from knee surgery, as this is what gives the body strength and helps it to heal.

However, cooking can be really difficult in the early stages, as it can be painful to stand up for too long, and may be impossible to get to the shops to buy food.

So a really helpful and thoughtful gift for anyone who is recovering from surgery is to pay for a meal delivery service for them for the first couple of weeks.

As this will give them ready made meals delivered straight to their door, and all they need to do is stick them in the microwave to warm them up.

14. Help Them With Their Chores

As well as cooking, every other household chore or life responsibility can become difficult or impossible when recovering from knee surgery.

So the best gift you could get for a loved one may be offering to do some of their chores for them until they are able to do them again for themselves.

As things like cleaning the house, taking out the garbage, buying their groceries, posting letters, walking their dog, dropping their kids to school, or whatever they need to do but can't, will be such a big help to them.

And will give them much less to worry about too, helping them to focus fully on just getting themselves better again.

15. A Warm Cuddly Toy To Comfort Them

This final gift idea for after knee surgery is a general one and not something that is going to specifically aid their recovery.

However, it is one that will provide them with some warmth, happiness, and comfort, and that is to get them a Warmies cuddly toy.

As not only are these cuddly toys cute and extremely huggable, they can also be warmed up in the microwave 

Rounding Up

Undergoing knee surgery is tough, and leads to an extended period afterwards of painful and tedious recovery.

So if you have a loved one that is going in for knee replacement surgery or to fix something up, how about getting them a little something to make their life a bit easier?

As each of the gift ideas for after knee surgery that I've given you here are ones that can help them in their own way.

Whether that is by making their home safer, making them more comfortable, or keeping them entertained as they journey on the road to full health again.