@Raffs i had Bilateral TKR May 18. 4 days in hospital and then the balance in another in patient hospital. I slept a lot in the hospital which is expected but I paid close attention to the PT.
Home now with home PT.
Remember to pack some liquid soap of your choice. Hospital liquid soaps and shampoos are awful. Also I packed facial wipes which I used on my face, neck, shoulders the first few days (cause you can't shower). You get my drift.
Pack loose fitting clothes. Pants should be pull up stretch pants and comfy tops. I brought 10 pairs of underwear and 4 pajama dresses to keep myself fresh. My hair is long so I kept them in pony tails even when I sleep so the hair would not matt. I packed a few magazines, foundation, blush and lipstick. Less, in my opinion, is better. I bought shoes to slide into but 1 size larger although I wore the hospital socks which were great.
No recliner in my home. But my husband is sleeping in the next bedroom because I toss and turn and he did that so he could be fresh for me the next morning to take care of me. Lots for him to do. As I type this its 1 09 am. I wake up at crazy hours. I nap during the day, a huge help besides work fro home. My In home PT person gave me PT assignments which I do 3 times a day. Yes work is involved when you get out but it's worth it. I am freeing myself from pain and if I have to tolerate some pain now, it's worth it!
You will do great. And if your friends come to visit you in the hospital and your sleeping, then sleep. They will understand.
Pain meds help a great deal. Don't try to be a hero. Take them. I am now on mild analgesic and doing well. I am rooting for you.