Hello& welcomw! Our stories are alot alike! I have been out of work for almost 6 months, and finding a job within 30 miles is not an easy thing to do unless you want to work midnights at Taco Bell! I am home alone most of the time too. DH is at work, meetings, etc... so Iam here by myself, and dont know too many people here yet. We are always here for you! Good luck with your surgery!