I had TKR on my left knee 2 1/2 years ago and, because my roommates were gone most of the time, I rented a hospital bed ($200/mo), bought a memory foam topper, and had them set it up in the middle of my living room! The location made it easy for visitors and me (vs. upstairs), and it made it easier to get up when I needed to, both because of the raising and lowering aspect and because of the rails I could grab onto. You might check into whether you could rent the type of recliner you're considering rather than buying it. It was well worth it though. I also think you might be surprised that stairs aren't as impossible as you might expect - I know I was dreading them but had no choice since my showers are upstairs. It's one step at a time and it's slow, but it wasn't particularly painful. Which leg to lead with becomes quite obvious. The daily trek to the shower was a bit exhausting, but that warm shower was the highlight of my day. Make sure you have a shower chair - makes it easier to get in and out of the tub and the water beating on your back feels so good. It sounds like you have a "tall" toilet, so it might not be necessary, but I also had a toilet topper, which was very helpful. I had TKR as soon as I was told I needed it, and even having it so quickly was quite amazed at the difference. I hadn't even realized how limited I was. My doctor told me that in six weeks I'd be glad I'd had the surgery, and he was right on, almost to the day! Good luck!