General anesthesia and living alone

So I'm supposed to have my wisdom teeth removed soon and I'll be under general anesthesia - my surgeon isn't willing to work with a local anesthesic. I have someone who can take me home after, but everything I read online says I need another adult around for 24 hours after. Is that really necessary? I don't have anyone in my life/nearby who can do that. I plan to have my house super clean and lots of quick soft foods stocked in the kitchen. How dangerous would it be to do the first day by myself? I've never had a surgery before so I don't really know what to expect.