All by myself...don't wanna be....
Congratulations on your decision to do this wonderful thing! I live by myself also and am 59 yo. I have wonderful family that lives about a mile away but other than driving me home, I was just fine by myself. Although I didn't need pain or nausea meds, I didn't drive for a couple of days because I still felt a little foggy and sluggish from the anesthesia. My niece walked my dog for me but I was able to do everything I needed to around the house. Unless you have issues with nausea or something in the hospital, the one day should be fine. Good luck and hoping to hear about your progress!