How important is it to have someone there for support while in the hospital post op?

I am scheduled for surgery Jan 15 in Little Rock, AR. I will be flying there from Philadelphia. I fly in on the 13th for pre op testing and Dr visit. I will fly home on Jan 19. I'm debating whether or not to have my husband travel to Little Rock to be with me. I am traveling to Little Rock because I am self pay and I could find a good Doc at a reasonable price. Having my husband travel is another expense for both flight and hotel. I've traveled a lot for work often for a week or more so that part doesn't bother me. I'm wondering how blue people are right after surgery and how important it is to have someone there for me. I am also assuming I can negotiate the airport and flight by myself 5 days post op. Having him come would help me there. What do you think?

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