I live alone and definitely felt envious of folks with parters and/or kids to help them. Ive been leaning on friends and neighbors and its all gone surprisingly smooth. By day 2 I was able to get into and out of bed by myself and on/off the couch where I spend my days reading. Having strong hip flexors from a lifetime training martial arts helped a ton with my mobility and being self-sufficient. Best of luck to you on ur upcoming procedure. Keep me posted and reach with any questions or if u need support.