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Funny Get Well Gifts After Surgery

A card says you are thinking of them. A shirt that says Humerus Hero says you know exactly what they went through, and that it was a little bit funny. Find their injury below. If you do not know their size, get the mug: it lives next to the recliner and there is nothing to guess.

A new hip or knee

Joint replacements and knee repairs are big, planned surgeries, which makes them easy to celebrate. One Hip Wonder is for the new hip; Kneed a Break covers knee replacements, ACL repairs, and meniscus surgery.

A broken arm, wrist, or shoulder

Humerus Hero is the classic bone pun for an upper-arm break. Wrist in Peace is for wrist fractures and wrist surgery, and Shoulder Soldier is for rotator cuff repairs and shoulder surgery.

An ankle, a cast, crutches, or a back brace

Ankle Legend is for sprains, breaks, and ankle surgery. Cast Away works for any cast, Bone to Be Wild for anyone getting around on crutches, and Brace Yourself for back or neck surgery, collar and brace included.

An eye patch

One-Eyed Wanderer turns an eye patch into an adventurer's look, whether it is for an eye injury or surgery.

Mugs for the recliner phase

The no-size option. Every bone-pun design also comes as a mug, which is easy to use from the couch during the weeks of ice packs and exercises.

For the general recovery mood

Not every gift needs to name the injury. These are for the patient who has fully committed to the couch and insists that everything is totally fine.

How to choose

Start with the person first: their pet, hobby, drink order, favorite place, office personality, or tiny-human chaos. A specific joke beats a generic gag gift.

How buying works

Tap Buy to open the official LOLsies shop at shop.lolsies.com, pick the size and color, and check out. Every item is printed to order, and the delivery estimate shows before you pay.

Why these picks

Every pick is here because the joke fits the person, not because of a sales rank. Match one detail you know about them and you are done.

Related collections

One Hip Wonder

Bone puns on a vintage hero badge, one design per injury: One Hip Wonder for a new hip, Kneed a Break for knees, Humerus Hero for a broken arm, Wrist in Peace, Shoulder Soldier, Ankle Legend, Brace Yourself for back surgery, Cast Away, and more. Every design comes as a tee or a mug, so the gift works for rehab walks and recliner days alike.

Funny Mugs

Every LOLsies mug in one place. Wish This Was mugs for people who would rather be holding beer, wine, whiskey, or a margarita; I Just Want To mugs for the fisherman, golfer, reader, and napper; and bone-pun get-well mugs for a new hip, a rebuilt knee, or a broken arm. No size to guess, which makes a mug the easiest funny gift there is.

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FAQ

What is a good get well gift after hip replacement surgery?

Something that makes them laugh and does not require them to get up. The One Hip Wonder mug works from the recliner on day one, and the One Hip Wonder tee is ready for the first walks with a walker or cane.

What do you give someone with a broken arm?

Humerus Hero is the classic pun for an upper-arm break, Wrist in Peace fits a wrist, and Cast Away works for any cast. If you choose a shirt, a looser fit is easier to pull over a cast or sling.

Are these good gifts for physical therapists and ortho nurses?

Yes. People who spend their day putting bones and joints back together tend to appreciate a good bone pun. Humerus Hero, Kneed a Break, and Bone to Be Wild are natural picks for rehab and orthopedic teams.

When is the right time for a funny get well gift?

Once the surgery is behind them and recovery is underway. If the diagnosis is serious or uncertain, wait for good news before sending the joke.

Can I ship the gift straight to them?

Yes. Enter their address at checkout on shop.lolsies.com. Delivery estimates are shown before you pay.