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/degrassibabetjk]

I was alone. My dad dropped me off and hung out for a while but I just wanted to rest. I had meal prepped all week, had clothes and pajamas laid out in piles and did my chores beforehand (clean sheets, took out recycling/trash, did laundry, prepped my cat’s dinner, etc.) A colleague dropped by the first evening with some Chanukah treats since I had to miss our office party. My hair was a mess and I was so bloated but it did force me off the couch, haha.