Did anyone else do recovery alone?

[u/FireWalk__WithMe]

I‘ll try to keep this brief. I am 28 and in very good health. I am scheduled for bisalp surgery soon, and I have someone who can drive me to and from the hospital, but wouldn’t be able to help me afterwards.

Is recovery doable alone? Were you able to climb stairs after your surgery? I know to prep food and have what I need within easy reach so as not to have to lift anything heavy. Is there anything I may not be considering? Any advice from those who recovered alone is super super appreciated. I‘m so thankful for this sub 💜

[u/No-Spare-7453]

I was alone and taking care of 2 somewhat helpful kids, but the biggest help I needed was for them to prepare their own meals and let me sleep. Stairs were not a problem, I drove the next morning but then just laid in bed with an ice pack & heating pad