Hi @cruiser I'm a right pain in the arse when I'm stressed or damaged so have consistently lied to everyone about who is going to be home post surgery. I just want to be left alone. Driving yourself home from the chop shop is a no no, but if you are going to have a meltdown about staying with someone else (teenage boys. The horror) you may need to make other arrangements. I could not possibly give you irresponsible advice about sneaking back to your own nest unaccompanied. I can only say it has been done. Mind you, if you do end up with the dreaded drains having someone around to make sure you don't miscalculate your meds or get hooked up on a door knob or the taps in the shower isn't a bad idea. That is also the voice of experience... Mxx