Getting my tonsils removed, what can I do to make the recovery process better?

I’m getting my Tonsils removed this friday, and am pretty nervous about it. I have gotten 2 weeks off from my work (i work as a receptionist at a gym where I constantly pick up and move around heavy equipment) and a week off of school. I’m just more bummed out about the recovery process, and the pain.
If you have had this done how was it like for you?
I’m not suppose to eat any rough foods and can’t have hot or even warm food. only room temperature.
Besides popsicles what did you eat?
How was your pain endurance?
What did you do to pass the time?
Im really dreading this so anything will help!