A good recliner is essential. Don't underestimate the importance of the heart pillow. I am over 6 months out and still use it at night. Coughing will be excruciating and hugging the pillow tight is the best way to mitigate that. Sneezing is worse but again the pillow. Sleeping at night is going to be rough for a few weeks for various reasons and just have to work through it. I tried to focus on something unrelated to the situation or anything stressful. The reacher (I named mine Jack Reacher) is the 2nd best thing I left the hospital with besides the pillow. I avoided needing a walker when I left the hospital, but my legs were strong. I used my tall 62 inch hiking stick instead to have something to lean on when needed. Walk as much as possible several times a day. That is important early on even when you don't want to. The 1st few days after surgery will be the worst regarding getting up. Discipline on not pulling up with your arms is critical. Fortunately I had good leg strength.