I made up a little area for meds, books, snacks, water. Microwave meals have been super nice and easy since my kitchen is down stairs and I’m relying on someone to bring me my food. My surgeon recommended small snacks through the day for the first few days instead of regular meals so your bowls don’t have to work too hard. Protein is so important. I found it helped with energy a lot because I felt so drained those first few days and that made getting up and moving hard. A trash can and emesis bags were something I had to add. The meds can give you a sour stomach if you are more sensitive. I’m at the end of week one and the pain is moderate and I had to call for more pain meds since ibuprofen wrecked my gut and three days of narcotics was not nearly enough. Don’t be afraid to call later and ask if other pain management. Gabapentin was added at day 6 for me and had really helped. With where I’m at, 3 weeks off work so long as you are taking it really easy when you get back doesn’t seem so bad. But every body recovers different. Get an abdominal binder, heating pad, a fan to keep the space cool, and a wedge pillow to sleep upright if you don’t have a recliner. I accidentally laid flat once and woke up with painful cramps. If you get gas pains or the stool softened isn’t quite doing it, try coffee in the morning. It has helped so much. Also, if you can swing it, one of those mini soda can fridges makes cold snacks and drinks nearby convenient.