It is always difficult to see a friend or family member poorly, so sending them a thoughtful get well soon card may just brighten their day. It can be tricky to know what to write in a get well soon card, or how to send get well wishes to someone recovering from an operation. That's where we come in!
We've created a list of 50 suggestions for get well messages to write in a card, from thoughtful, sweet, simple and hopeful to funny and playful messages.
Don't forget to take a look at our range of Get Well Soon Cards if you still haven't found the right card yet.
Short and Sweet Get Well Soon Messages
- Hope you feel better soon!
- Hoping you feel tip-top soon enough!
- Wishing you a speedy recovery.
- Take it easy!
- Rest up and feel better soon.
- Thinking of you
- Know that this too shall pass. Looking forward to seeing you fit and well soon.
- Stay strong and get well soon.
- Sending you love, hugs and hot tea.
- Hope you feel a little better every day.
- I’m so sorry you’re not well. I hope you recover quickly.
- Sending good vibes your way
Funny Get Well Soon Messages
- Get well soon so I can make fun of you again and not feel so bad.
- Feel better, but in the meantime please keep a safe distance!
- Sorry your sick day was due to actual sickness
- Get well soon. You're unbearable when you're ill.
- Here is the attention you ordered.
- It would be great if you could hurry up and get well soon – your cough is really starting to grate on me.
- Just to let you know, I’m only being nice to you because you’re ill.
- I'm not a doctor…but they do say that duct tape fixes everything
- Being sick is just your body's way of telling you you're way too awesome, and you need to slow down so everyone else can catch up
- All of this for some time off work? But seriously, I am so happy you are doing better.
- Thought about coming to visit you but I really don’t want what you’ve got, thanks.
- Get well soon! If you don’t, I’ll be forced to come over and watch movies with you all day.
Get-Well Wishes After Surgery
- Thinking of you and wishing you well as you recover.
- Wishing you the speediest of recoveries after your operation.
- So glad that you are on the mend after your surgery. Stay strong and get well soon!
- I hope you are resting comfortably after your surgery and will be able to head home soon.
- At least you’ve got a cool new scar to talk about! Get better soon!
Get Well Soon Messages For a Colleague
- Looking forward to having you back in the office when you're ready
- We hope you feel better soon. The office is boring without you.
- Miss seeing your smiley face in the office. Get well soon!
- It's just not the same without you! Hurry up and get better soon!
- Since you've been away, we've all realized how much you do around here. Come back soon!
Well Wishes for Injury
- Here’s to resting now for a full recovery later.
- Sending a bit of sunshine to brighten your day. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
- Sorry to hear about your accident. Here's to a quick recovery and lots of sympathy from friends and family!
- The lengths you go to to avoid the dishes never cease to amaze me! Seriously though, hope you bounce back quickly.
Thoughtful Messages For Serious Illness
- It may be a long road to recovery, but we’re here with you every step of the way.
- Relax, recuperate and know I’m here for you, no matter what you need.
- As soon as you’re feeling up to it, I’d love to take you out for coffee.
- Know that I’m thinking about you—I hope you heal as quickly as possible.
- They say the best view comes after the hardest climb. Sorry things are so tough right now. Sending you positive and healing vibes.
- Know that I am here if you need anything at all, even if it's just a cuppa and a chat.
- I’m so sorry you’re not well. I miss you, and I hope you feel better quickly.
Get Well Wishes for Friends
- Even superheroes need to rest! You’ll be back in action soon
- Missing my wingman/woman! Hurry up and get better soon so normal shenanigans can resume!
- Hope you feel better soon, my friend.
- I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well. How can I help?
- Sorry things are rubbish right now, but know that I'm here for you.
- Waiting (im)patiently for you to recover so I can take you out for lunch. Get better soon!
- When you're up to it, we are going to... (insert fun thing to look forward to)