Please see the answers above but here is a checklist:

  • Stock of over-the-counter painkillers
  • Raise seat heights to help with standing up
  • Loose clothing
  • Consider long-handled combs, brushes, sponges
  • Help at home
  • Food you can eat one-handed initially
  • Respite if you are a carer
  • Time off work
  • Music, movies, audiobooks, podcasts lined up
  • Well-stocked freezer (or helpful partner) healthy food and the occasional treat!
  • Help with transport
  • Realistic about recovery time
  • Prepared at home to follow exercise programme.

And you’re ready!