Something that doesn’t take up a lot of room. An iPod touch or a Kindle? A great present for someone stuck in bed. But that’s probably more than you want to spend. There are also cheaper iPods. Or a hand-held video game thingy. Or a Rubik’s cube complete with solution.
Food-wise I’d probably go for some of the more expensive fruits. Like the little red super-yummy banas, or fresh figs. If you have a WHole Foods nearby, there is usually someone on the cosmetics etc. aisle whose job it i sto help you find the right lotions etc.
No flowers, as many vegans are opposed to the business in general, but a small pot with mixed herbs maybe?
I think a netflix membership is a brilliant idea - but only if they have internet access.
Slipper socks, the kind with the rubber painted on the bottom.
A grabber http://www.improvelife.com/Sale/Reachers
A wedge pillow http://www.improvelife.com/Sale/Bed-Leg-Wedges
A lap desk Several Types I’m partial to the ones with the magazine racks and the adjustable top.
Give her our wishes for a speedy recovery!
They make some pretty good vegan ice “creams”. Soy Dream, for example. There’s a coconut-based one that I’ve just been introduces to that I believe is vegan.
Chocolate chip cookies that use vegetable oil for the fat and a banana as an egg-replacer (and vegan chocolate chips, obviously) are damn good. The thing to remember with vegan versions of baked goods is that they will often taste different from the versions you are familiar with (the lack of egg or butter flavor can seem odd e.g.) but done right they taste quite good.
Side note: I lived in a group house with a number of vegans during college. One of them sprained her ankle pretty badly, so I have some experience in taking things to a gimpy vegan chick.
I am overwhelmed with all the great ideas! Thanks so much, everyone.
TruCelt, the grabber is brilliant.
I will definitely hit the Whole Foods for “stuff.”
If you can visit on a semi-regular basis, you could offer to take the dogs out for runs/walks while she’s off her feet. That might be a really good present for someone unable to do it themselves…
Do they already have a Netflix’s account? You could get them one to cover a couple of months. Plan for maybe the 2 or 3 at a time option?
As a bonus, if they have internet connection, that would let her watch additional movies online.
To reiterate–nothing** tested on **something having a face. An organic market will be sure to have products not tested on animals.
LUSH (if there’s one near you) actually has their vegan stuff labelled vegan, and I believe are pretty animal-friendly in general. Plus, yummy lotions and things.
My personal vegan likes Aveda body/skin stuff, too. I assume it is, therefore, vegan-worthy.
When I was laid up with a badly busted ankle (between my husband and I we have both parts of your question, but separately) the nicest thing I got was a care package that was wrapped with little riddles and things hidden in the paper. When I was in the hospital I could pretty much only focus on Animal Planet on the tv, and was fascinated by a documentary about a bored octopus whose zookeepers had to hide its food in contraptions and puzzle boxes to keep it interested in life. So my friend sent me the “bored octopus” care package.
If she crafts, craft stuff is good. But be mindful that vegans may not wish to use animal fibers. Cotton, bamboo, rayon, and synthetics may be better.
Oh, yeah. The main thing I did was watch the first two seasons of Buffy straight through… with the pain meds and the depression/boredom, sometimes that was all I could really focus on. And read all of the Anne of Green Gables books on Project Gutenberg. So a media-related gifty (Wii game sounds great) may be very much appreciated.
Oh! And the person who lent me the Buffy dvds also lent me a tray to eat my meals on. VERY helpful. Anything that could help me be a tiny bit independent was just the best thing.
Do they have something that she can sit in to take a shower when the plaster is off? Getting clean was a major pain and we had to do sponge baths like forever, but anything that helped with that sort of accessibility was golden.
If your vegan chocolate cake is coming out flavourless, you need a better cookbook. 
She needs to take up knitting.
What about netflicks account for a couple of months?
Oh, yeah, and a BIG PILE of MONEY!
You are a good soul to do this.
A vibrator. She’ll be amazed how fast those 12 weeks will fly by.
A really super fun and fast game to play is Bananagrams. Think of it as Scrabble-lite.
No cast, Idlewild. She’s got a bunch of internal metal and a boot.
panache45 :eek: Not sure son wouldn’t die of embarrassment.
I will be off to market today to put together a package.
You’ve been great!
a) What’s a Weim?
b) What’s “gimpy”?
Gimpy describes a person who walks with a pronounced limp, or shuffle. As a noun, it’s faintly derogatory, but I’ve noticed people with artificial legs or feet refer to themselves (and the group) as gimps, as either an affectionate or ironic term. It’s not so derogatory I don’t use the word myself, it 's more about the tone it’s used with.
I think Weim is short for Weimaraner, those skinny gray dogs. Can’t imagine two in a small apartment, so hopefully either I’m wrong or the OP has a different idea of what small is than I do.
Bacon.
Because when she turns it down, who gets bacon?
Another charming-yet-sllightly offending euphemism for Gimpy is Gimp.
My late gimpy brother was fond of calling himself a Gimp. Andcall any of his Gimpy friends Gimp. I could call him Gimp or Gimpy because, well, I would open up his beer or pop cans. It’s kinda sad not having someone to yell " HEY GIMPY" after anymore.
Kinda like real, not artificial. Retards calling each other Retarded.
Outside the group though, is probably a cockpunch waiting to happen.
I’ve never written the word Gimp/y so much.
All of the different suggestions here are great, aren’t they?
I’m thinking though that if she’s sitting around she’s tired of the same old clothing so maybe a couple of new t-shirts. Like other people suggested about her preferences you might have to ask your son first if she’s got any fiber restrictions that go along with her vegan beliefs.
Maybe laundry service or cleaning services for a week or 2 also since doing those kind of chores are probably an issue for both of them now.
And maybe she would just want to go out in the car for a ride for a change of scenery. If she’s not already, she’ll probably be getting cabin fever. If the weather is nice, a picnic in the park or somewhere. You’d have to bring things–chair, pillows, blankets, etc. so she’s comfortable and watch out for her fatigue factor. Scope out bathroom places ahead of time. Maybe borrow or rent a wheelchair.
You get her the best cut of filet mignon and some Kentucky Fried Chicken followed by a chocolate 8 egg pound cake.
Then say “If you don’t want them get up and throw them away.”
She’ll break down and eat 'em
