Hello
@Love2RV - and
Please will you tell us the full date of your knee replacement and which knee it is, so we can make a signature for you? Thank you.
We do have a thread here that has plenty of information and tips about coming home alone after surgery:
Home Alone After Surgery
You should b e able to get into and out of bed, walk to the bathroom and back using a walker, and negotiate stairs before your discharge from hospital.
Make sure your surgeon and people in hospital know that you will be living alone once you get home. It may be possible to go to a rehab unit for a few days.
Decide where you're going to have your"nest" the place wher you'll spend most of your time at first, and plan to have everything you'll need close at hand.
Prepare and freeze some meals in advance, or else get some TV dinners, so th you don't have to start cooking meals from scratch.
Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?
If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:
Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?
Regardless of where you are in the process, the website and app
My Knee Guide can help you stay organized and informed. The free service keeps all the information pertaining to your surgery and recovery in one place on your smartphone. It is intended to be a personal support tool for the entire process.
And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced knee, take a look at the posts and threads from other BoneSmarties provided in this link:
Stories of amazing knee recoveries