Tips

I am often asked if there are any tips to getting through face down recovery. The best tip is to go into it with an "I can do this" attitude! No, it is not going to be easy but you will get through, probably not without a lot of stiffness and discomfort, but you will get through.

But I think what you are really asking for is more practical tips like:

stock up on straws to drink with

prepare some meals you will be able to eat with your hands or stab with a fork and bring to your mouth, rather than things like soup which will require you to lift your head

have any equipment you have rented or purchased set up and ready to go at least a day ahead of the surgery

get some books on tape for entertainment

Do any of you veterans have any other ideas?