Scheduled C section a month early need tips

So my baby was due May 10th, but because she’s measuring so big they’re scheduling me for a c section at 36 weeks and 5 days ( April 18th..)

I’m pretty nervous, this will be my second c section, my first was an emergency C-section due to baby heart rate dropping and her being faced the wrong way and the dr had to cut me more then they usually do so now I can’t do Vbac. It also was a very horrifying experience as only my left side was numb so when they got to the middle and started on my right side I felt everything sat up and freaked out then got put to sleep.. so with that being said any tips on how to make this c section go smoothly? I’m doing this completely alone, the babies father chose not to be involved from the start, I have no friends or family. Just any tips at all to make recovering easier on myself. Any what I should bring along with me to the hospital ?