My sister had keyhole knee surgery this year. They normally have an icepack on your knee as soon as you are out of surgery and tell you to keep on icing it regulary.

The main issue is crutches and getting around. You probably can do this yourself BUT you have to be ultra prepared.

Cook and freeze a whole heap of meals- you won't want to be cooking and trying to crutch around.

Ask someone to fill a thermos with hot water everyday- you cannot carry a hot drink on crutches.

Wear a sling bag around your neck to carry things. My sister didn't and carried things in her teeth!

Have a mobile phone nearby or in your sling bag ALWAYS.

Get a plastic stool to sit on in the shower.

Clean the house before surgery.

Look into getting groceries delivered to your door. Well actually you kitchen bench would be better.

You probably need someone with you for the first day after discahrge, however if you do get your mom out, a week would be best at least.