Suggestions and guidance for upcoming cervical surgery

In about 2 months I am undergoing a major cervical surgery. Here is the surgeon's summary:

He has severe cervical spinal stenosis at C3-4 and C4-5 and severe neuroforaminal stenosis from C3-4 to C6-7. He has symptoms and signs of cervical spondylotic myelopathy due to his imbalance. Based on the symptoms, I have recommended surgical intervention with C3-7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. He may need C6 corpectomy given his prior C5-6 discectomy.

I expect to be in a cervical collar for several weeks. I am looking for ideas, experiences, suggestions, etc. I am comfortable with the surgeon and the facility (Duke), but I want to make this as easy as possible for me and my wife. I am looking for everything from haircuts and shampooing, shaving, comfort shortcuts, etc. I should also note that after I sufficiently heal from this surgery I am going to have a second surgery at L4-5.

Any ideas appreciated.

Crash