Elective C Section Tips?

I am having a C section on Tuesday. The baby is 9lbs so they are afraid she will get stuck. I’m only 120lbs. I also have a reaction to anesthesia so if I have to go under quick it could be dangerous. 

Can anyone give me tips on c section recovery? Was it as bad as people say it is?

Please don’t try and talk me into a vagina birth. My doctor and I both feel this is the safest method due to several health issues.