Hello, Scott here post surgery is different for all of us. So first I had ivory Lewis surgery that’s robotic surgery. Two surgeons 9 hr surgery I was in ICU 1 day 8 days in hospital altogether. Recovery for me was pretty good first couple days sore hardest part chest tube coming out my right side. Because they deflated my right lung to do surgery. So chest tube is to make sure lung clears out fluid. Next is to get up and walk helps with clearing out lungs also then breathing exercises the more you do the faster the recovery. Put the work in it’s worth it. 7 days later I had my swallow test to make sure no leaks. A ok that day I also got my chest tube out great day. Two days later I went home. So I was on a soft food diet for a couple weeks. Worked my way up to other foods. It’s been 8 months post surgery. I can eat most foods pretty well. Biggest thing is still small meals more often I get full fast. Take walks everyday also work out. About sleeping I don’t have acid reflux personally I don’t have to sleep at a 30 degree angle. Some of us do some use wedge pillows. I do recommend not eating 2 hours before bed. At least that works for me. All through this my attitude was I got this also my support team was awesome. That includes my oncologist my surgeons and nurses they were awesome. And of course my family my wife and sons and my brother and sisters and in-laws everyone was great. Hopefully you have a great support system also. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ok. Wishing you the best!! Scott