Know the risks and the benefits and ask what to expect during surgery. Find out if you will need physical therapy after surgery. Talk to the therapist and get familiar with exercises you will be doing after surgery. Weight control is an important step to making a speedy recovery easier. Try to lose extra pounds if you are overweight.
Exercise can improve strength and reduce pain.
Be as active as you can both before and after surgery. Arrange furniture so nothing will be in the walk-way during recovery. You can't be moving and lifting things. Arrange cupborads, cabinets, drawers and closets so everything is within reach and without the need to reach, bend or stretch. If you are your own cook, then prepare food ahead of time.