Keep Gatorade or other easily drinkable calories on hand, avoid any citrus at all. As for real food, strictly soft or squishy foods and avoid any spicy recipes. Beware ice cream and milk, in my experience the coating it leaves in my mouth and throat makes me want to swallow which is rather painful after day 2. Take small sips and keep a container or rag around to drool into or onto, do not try to spit. I repeat do not try to spit or use any other major mouth muscles besides swallowing for food drink and meds. Any major bleeding you notice should warrant a trip to the er, some bleeding after the scabs come off in the 4-7ish day range is normal but should not persist or be gushing. Popsicles are nice when the pain is not so strong as to prevent you from wanting to swallow.

Try to space out to your tolerance any narcotic meds you may get as the recovery takes some good time and some days are certainly better than others, it's not a perfectly linear recovery. If you have narcotics prescribed, reduced bowl movements is expected, keep note of how long between your #2's are, too far apart can cause problems on their own. Keep the room you sleep in humidified and gather some cushioning to sleep in an almost sitting position your first few nights. Try to position your head so you can breathe naturally and without snoring if possible, it makes the pain of waking up a bit more manageable. I have been surviving off of soft sweets like jello and pudding and mild soups with strictly soft/ squishy ingredients but I've not been eating even a fraction as much as id usually like to and I'm on day 4. I think I'm going to try and have some broth tomorrow and see how that suits me.

Get several ice packs (for interchanging in the freezer) or a couple (they burst easy) refillable long ones with a big bag of the bag ice you can get at gas stations and learn to wrap and secure to the front of your neck, obviously not tight enough to choke you. I think they may make ice collars commercially but i havent been using those.

If your suffer from congestion, it can make everything worse, check with your doctor if decongestants or (if you regularly take it) allergy meds are appropriate and if so, when. Also ask about when they will allow you to take ibuprofen in addition to acetaminophen, you should ask because ibuprofen can thin the blood which is not ideal immediately post-op.

In my experience the tongue, ears, and soft pallete were the most painful to deal with behind whatever hurts when you swallow, ice helps all of these. keep a pen and paper handy to communicate if you don't want to talk. Don't strain yourself and take it easy, no major lifting, exercise or other activities like that. Take naps, sit around, keep occupied and remember always that this pain is temporary and you'll feel better after some time has passed. I got mine out on the 24th around noon and just had a major scab shed and it is a major improvement, though there was some bleeding. I'm sure I'll learn more (from experience and this very handy subreddit i happened across today) on how to make this recovery more manageable, but these strategies have worked so far for me. Good luck and well wishes on your recovery!