https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:50:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671643 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:46:57 +0000 Boogs 2671643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRoo: I had to do the same for a relative and there were so many diet restrictions that someone suggested fruit, so I just made a really nice fruit salad with their favorite fruits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671060 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:26:12 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2671060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My MIL just had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago with a valve replacement and a double bypass. Her dietary restrictions were lower salt and sugar, but nothing too extreme. She has been enjoying shortbread cookies, tea, coffee, vitamin e lotion for her scars, and having people cook for her. And a glass of red wine some nights to help her relax and get those heart healthy benefits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671021 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:03:44 +0000 MrsRoo 2671021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: this is perfect, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671009 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:46:28 +0000 mediagirl 2671009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: haha, I know, right? Yummy care package! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671008 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:45:22 +0000 Mrsbells 2671008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would do a fruit arrangement! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671007 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:44:37 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2671007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl @MrsRoo: send some of those my way while you're at it! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2671003 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:43:32 +0000 mediagirl 2671003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRoo: ditto what @madisonbee: said. When my husband had his heart attack, he was put on a heart healthy diet. If you want to take them something, a care package, a nice gesture would be a basket with heart healthy foods: nuts (almonds are great), apples (dried apples are a good option so they don't go bad), a bottle of olive oil, a container of hummus and a loaf of good, whole grain bread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2670934 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:32:35 +0000 MrsRoo 2670934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@madisonbee: awesome, thank you. Good point about forgoing the chocolate on the edible arrangement! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2670869 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:12:35 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2670869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's very thoughtful of you! </p> <p>Gift card to the grocery store is a great idea. He may have a specific diet prescribed to him by the doctors, so that will allow his family to buy what is recommended. The edible arrangements is great too. I assume just the fruits without chocolate would be most appropriate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/neighbor-had-heart-surgery-what-to-bring#post-2670859 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:48:15 +0000 MrsRoo 2670859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just found out that our neighbor had double bypass surgery yesterday. I'd like to take something over to him and his wife but am not sure what's appropriate. Usually I take baked goodies and a gift card for takeout. But I don't think I should be taking junkfood to someone who has heart issues. We have a good neighborly relationship but don't know him personally very well.<br /> I'm thinking possibly an edible arrangement with a gift card to the grocery store? Any suggestions welcome! </p>