Hi Karen,

I am divorced so also handled alone - with a great support team. I had 4 care takers to cover 2 weeks. I would say 12-24 hour live-in care. If I needed to use the bathroom I pushed a counter chair (with felt on the legs) to assist with balance (engineer son's idea and worked great). I was also very fortunate that my neighbors formed a meal train for 3 weeks (I just put out a cooler so the food could be dropped off). I purchased disposable products (plates, silverware, bowls, etc.) I also put everything at counter level so I wouldn't have to reach for anything. Yes my kitchen was a bit of a mess but everything was within reach. I also loaded up a table by my recovery chair with my drugs, water, snacks, phone, remote etc. I did not buy any special pillows for sleeping just pulled some off my bed to make my chair comfortable for sleeping (lounge chair). I slept in the chair for a little over a week. I was only in the hospital overnight. I hope this helps! Wishing you an easy recovery!!