Hi Josie
Welcome to Hip Talk.
Very few patients having hip resurfacing need to go to a rehab facility. They will teach you to walk and do stairs before leaving the hospital. You will not be an invalid, but will be moving slowing and be getting very tired.
Many of us have traveled overease for surgery. I was back at the Holiday Inn 2 1/2 days after surgery. I was lucky and was on one crutch at 4 days. I was able to do a little sightseeing at 5 days post op. I was very tired and moved very slowly, but not an invalid.
Unless you are very old or have specific health problems, you should be able to return home. If you don't have help, try to get a neighbor, friend or someone from the church to look in on you. The social workers at the hospitals can also help you find someone to look in on you. You will be able to crutch around the kitchen and microwave yourself some food. You can do about eveyrthing, but slowly.
Pat