would your parents be there to assist you after the surgery til you are able to go home?
I think recouping in a hotel might be better- no cleaning, cooking or housework to worry about- LOL

We do have some surgery threads with info on preparing -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...paring+surgery

well i know there is more but I don't have time to search for them right now.
Hopefully some that had surgery can post a few suggestions.