Ideally, you should have a caregiver with you on the day of your surgery. The caregiver should be with you when you’re given your discharge instructions and should read them closely. At the least, you must have a responsible person take you home from the hospital. If you don’t, call one of the agencies below before your surgery. They will send someone to go home with you. There’s usually a charge for this service, and you will need to provide your own transportation.