If I'm being a pain about this - maybe I need to take it offline with someone here...I really need to have an idea of what kind of challenges I will expect post-surgery where I would have to have my wife home with me. We are planning on doing whatever we have to, to prepare but besides a nice 36" grabber and some odds and ends along the way (like a tub chair) I'm not sure what I'll need...or can I manage w/o anyone for 10 or so hours through the day alone.

Mark, can you please give me a direct link to whatever Saffy has to say about this (that both you and now "ger715" has recommended? I'm being honest here: When I look at the number of threads and posts I just back away from it all - like a book. I'll pick up something I think I'd be interested in - flip to the back to see how many pages it is and the majority of the time I put it back down!
A direct link would be most appreciated.
("Saffy" ... Interesting...wonder if her name is Sapphire. We have a granddaughter with that name and we nick-name her, "Saffy" as well...this is the first I've seen this name elsewhere)

Another side-note: I also run a vBulletin bulletin board and I love the emoticons that are available here! Hope no one minds if I 'borrow' a few and load them on my site. Love the hugs and group-hugs... (among others)