Friend post-op - how to be tactful but caring

[Murrelet]

A friend had extremely serious eye surgery last Tuesday. It was supposed to be an outpatient procedure, so there was no hospital visiting. I asked if I could call the Friday after and she said she would call me. It is now the following Tuesday and she hasn't called.
I don't want to intrude. Is it OK to just wait for her, or should I send some sort of "thinking of you" email?

I'd leave her alone until this weekend to be honest. She may not be able to easily use her phone.

I'd probably message her. Just let her know you're checking in & to let you know when she's up for visitors

I’d message.

Surely anything that requires her to read is likely to be difficult? I wouldn't be emailing or texting for a while. I would phone, or arrange for a gift to be delivered If you don't want to intrude but want her to know you're thinking of her.

Just let her recuperate

@MontyDonsBlueScarf
Surely anything that requires her to read is likely to be difficult?

It was on her left eye. Her right eye is fine, thank goodness.

Of course I'd call her!

Worst that can happen is she can ignore the call anyway!

She can always ignore a message if she’s not up to it, but it is nice to let her know you’re thinking of her

It's unlikely a full week after surgery on one eye that she wouldn't be able to read texts.

I had a corneal transplant on one eye it was covered for a day or so and my vision in that eye was blurry so I spent about a week watching TV and messaging etc with one eye.

If she's not up to replying she doesn't have to but at least she knows you're thinking of her & making the effort

Send her a bunch of flowers.

Thanks @category12 , but where we live that would be quite expensive, and it's not that kind of relationship. It's also now a week after the procedure.

Still not sure what to do.

I’d text her and say you’re thinking of her.

Does she have closer family and friends that will be making sure she is OK? If she does then im not sure what the fuss is about, just shoot her an email or text saying 'how did the surgery go, hope you are recovering well' then leave her alone. Why did you want to call her?

Have you sent a Christmas card yet? You could send one with a little 'thinking of you, yadda yadda' type message in it, kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

I would call or like pp said send a Christmas card.