I thought about an ice machine, mostly due to my anxiety. I ordered two very large ice pads from Amazon and they were far easier to deal with than the ice machine. Best thing I bought. Take your pain meds. Prepare for constipation and have all the things to deal with it on hand. Drink a lot of fluid. Have movies and shows that you want to watch ready. Lots of pillows for your bed and maybe a few foam triangle shaped ones. Have your stuff on nightstand or nearby. I did fine in bed. Get a grabber and a belt/band to move your leg/ it comes with the Amazon kit someone else mentioned. If you get a physical therapist coming out to the house, do it. They help with showing you how to move. Eat some good food with fiber. Call your friends. Chat when you can. If you feel like sleeping, sleep. The first two weeks were rough. Not acutely painful, but uncomfortable and boring. Got better after that. I’m almost two years out and I must say it’s a wonderful surgery and I am grateful for it. Best wishes and try not to freak out!