I should post my video again. Someone ought to pin it.
Anyway, I believe most people can get along without a lot of help post-op but make sure you have someone with you right after surgery. Anesthesia very hard on your body and the affects are unpredictable (unless you've had surgery before). Having friends visit you and be on call is important.
One thing that helped a lot, was making some big pots of meals like spaghetti, stew, etc. and freezing. I also got plastic and paper utensils and plates. You aren't going to feel a lot like cooking so that's going to help a lot. Also helps that your meals would be better for you than the typical frozen food dinners.
A grabber is very good. Also place everything so that you can reach it, including bandages and that sort of thing.
--Jay
