Define normality?
I went home on day 3 this time. For my first two I was only on panadol after a couple of days. This time was a bit longer. I was out of breath for a bit due to swelling but found being up and about helped. I had stocked the freezer priot so didn't need to be standing too long, plus I had my mum to help for a couple of weeks. Can someone stay to give you a hand? If not, it is doable I guess. It is major surgery though so you will have to cut yourself a lot of slack.
You aren't supposed to lift anything heavier than your baby for 6 weeks, but I was back hanging out washing after 2 this time - only light or half loads mind you.
Some insurance companies aren't keen for you to drive until your 6 week check but mine didn't care so again I was at that at 2 weeks.
My kids and I live on our own and they're quite independent. I also couldn't lift during pregnancy so we were practised at that.
I went back to the gym at 9 weeks PP, however that has turned on me now so I don't recommend that atm lol.