Another inconvenience for "loners".

[peacebuzzard]

11. This is an informative thread, I also have the same predicament

Coming up soon with outpatient surgery next month.
And I have been through this before.
Other suggestions: mentioned already in this thread is the home health care services in the yellow pages.
To consider: 1. I have used one of my pet sitters,
2. You can find hourly care on Care.com (this website used to offer a free 30 day trial)

The problem with certain hospitals, and outpatient surgery locations is they might actually want the responsible individual to come into your room where you are still anesthetized.
I had this occur post-colonoscopy. I was out cold, in the recovery room with my split hospital gown on.
When I regained some consciousness I was terribly embarrassed because the "friend" was a guy I had only fleetingly dated once or twice. I really struggled to make it home, I was terribly ill from the surgery drugs and the drive home made me more nauseous.
Fortunately I was through my door, in my safe haven, and alone, before I threw up.