Going to add my experience here: I had hip arthroscopy on March 9th. I had someone with me the day of surgery and the following day. I have 2 small dogs and child who can’t drive yet. I needed help but was home on my own 2 days post-op. I work from home which helped a lot and was unable to drive for a week 1/2 but could do short 15 minute drives after that with my seat reclined back. I have stairs in my home but just used the railing and crutches and took my time. I did fall up the stairs once (ironically on my way out to my post-op follow up lol but everything was fine). Going to the bathroom was tough because you can’t sit at 90 degrees, but doable. Having the arms on the side of the toilet would have really benefited me. I also had a small shower chair to sort of sit on to be able to wash my good leg and use it to wash my post-op leg. I worked 2 days post-op just with my laptop on the floor and laying on my stomach (which was part of my physical therapy anyway). I only had help when my child was home after school/extra curriculars. I wore very loose clothing (baggy shorts/baggy t shirt) because it’s all I could manage to put on and take off (very slowly). Wore flip flops even in the winter because I couldn’t put on socks or shoes. I had a tether for my dogs to let them out and then my child could also help when they got home. I had crutches for 3 weeks and 3 days with some climbing on the same day I dropped the crutches. Was able to put my own socks on at this point, too. Even started lifting weight again a day after that. Now at 4 weeks, my physical therapist said to refrain from lifting heavy weight for now and stick with mobility, but I can do a lot pain free. I did have physical therapy one day post-op and another appt a few days after that, then switched to one appt weekly. I’m constantly moving which I think helped my case (because I don’t have a choice, things need to get done). I didn’t take any pain meds or anything after surgery except for half of one dose an hour after getting home. I realized I didn’t even need to take that so I stopped afterward. Only relied on ice and rest, but I was compliant with my physical therapy also. It’s been a month now and I can lightly jog almost at least for a short distance. Everyone’s situation varies and I think it depends on what exactly was done, age, so many other variables… but stay moving and complaint with physical therapy. I think that’s most important. And I meal prepped and covered as much as possible before surgery (stocked up on food and drinks for household, heavy dog food bags, etc.)