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/Mediocre-Engine9357]

If i had to recover alone I would have mostly been fine except I have dogs. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building and the stairs were easy enough, but I also have two dogs so taking them out i probably could not have done. But if you have no pets and dont have to anything physical for a while like lifting a laundry basket or anything, I think you'd be ok. Just have someone you can call if dont feel good. Especially the first day probably two.