A couple things I’ve learned that will make the next knee easier and might make things easier for anyone who has this coming up, @aircooled Bruce, is this:
Make sure your bed is low enough for you to sit down onto. You don’t want to have to use a step stool to get into bed.
Use a sleeping wedge instead of a pillow. It’ll give more support and you won’t be rolling over anyway.
See if you can get the equipment delivered in advance. Stuff like a shower chair, commode chair if you need one (I haven’t), a walker, and a cane.
Order some nice gel paks from Amazon or somewhere and have them ready. Much better than cubed ice in a zip lock. And a couple pillow cases to put the gel pak in to keep it from damaging your skin.
Several firm pillows for propping up your leg to keep blood from pooling in your ankle etc. while you’re in a good recliner.
I’ve followed a lot of the advice here and it’s been helpful. Everyone’s life experience is beneficial for everyone.