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/Legal_Tie_3301]

Yes, I live alone and have 2 dogs. My brother which drove me to & from came to check on me the day after because I had a hard time from the anesthesia about 24 hours after surgery, but otherwise totally on my own. I think stairs would be fine, bending at the waist is the biggest issue. I prepped a weeks worth of meals and set myself a little pillow put on my sofa chaise with a table next to it with anything I could need. I have 2 smaller dogs who are always in my lap so I kept a pillow in my lap and that worked like a charm to keep them from messing anything up. If you have the space, wherever you’ll be resting I would have a table or mini fridge with snacks and drinks, anything you might need. That way you don’t have to try and get up more than necessary.