Had a replacement on Weds through local private hospital via NHS clinic. It already works better, hurts less & more reliable than it was previously. I've got EDS hypermobility so regained full movement quickly, but EDS meant the anesthesia didn't work so needed stronger blocks & longer rec time.
I am also on my own. Did have 2 days at family which was lovely but the peace at mine is welcome. Nursing staff were concerned I have no one at home, but then also on my own when joints have popped/torn previously! Would be nice for someone to swap those ice packs, bring water & move bags though!
That's fantastic news ( not the hypermobility). So now you are starting down road of physio exercises... it can feel like a slog but worth it to gain full benefit of the orthopaedic surgery and muscle strength.
Thankfully I've been doing the exercises for some time just to maintain normal mobility (& my fully private friend gave me her book). Differences between us, I've had to sort my own 2wk wound check up at my local GP & friend went back to hospital. She also got glue and stitches and I got staples.
I did query this with nurse and apparently the closure choice depends on the surgeon. I did get private physio appt, like my friend, but believe this is a group NHS session rather than her 121. Drugs are supplied by hospital but only a week and then have to go back or ask GP.