C-section recovery questions

Hello! I am scheduled to have a c-section next week (excited to meet him!) due to Gestational Diabetes. My husband works full time and can only take a few days off for the birth and right after. This is my first child. We have been discussing when certain family members can come down. I've been told that I should wait a while to establish routine with baby but also that I may need help during recovery. For those that have experienced c-sections before, I was hoping I could get a few opinions and experiences about how much help you needed in the first few weeks. :) Thanks!