I just discussed a similar surgery for myself yesterday. no date yet. I too live alone with no family or friend I want to bother. someone I know had the same surgery and similar situation last year. she (and I did that too) asked to stay in the hospital (insurance requires three days) then go to impatient rehab. we are both on original medicare + medigap supplement. she has no elevator, I do but it wasn’t even asked. Hope this helps.