My had bilateral surgery and she lives alone ... So she went to rehab for about ten days ... They "trained" her really well by the time she was released. She knew exactly how to climb into bed, climb out of bed, how to use the walker and the cane in the best way ... how to stand ... how to use the bathroom ... how to get up from the toilet ... little things that actually add up and can be frightening if you stress over them. Well my sister had all these moves choreographed. It was impressive.
And if there is a rehab facility that simply has a great reputation for being warm and friendly, don't discount that. A lot of the time after surgery is when we're scared ... and unsure. Being around kind people ... whether they do special pt or not ... really helps ... my sister's mood was fantastic, and yes, she loved the workers at her rehab center. When I came to get her (I live three hours away) on her day of discharge, she left her room but couldn't get on the elevator because she was writing cards and notes to this worker and that one, thanking her. Felt like I waited half an hour for her to complete all the notes.
And yes, she had bilateral, as you are considering. Can't tell if you have made up your mind. I say go for bilateral and get it over with. But of course, it's up to you. I was so glad my sister got bilateral because both of her hips were in bad shape ... and she's a worrier ... and I was afraid that she'd have one hip rehabbing with the other hurting ... and then put off surgery on the second hip ... creating a mess. Her surgeon suggested bilateral, and she went for it. I was so proud of her, I told her. She was proud of herself as well.