Hi Lori,
I feel sad for you dealing with more than your share of health complications.
After surgery, I also purchased a tilt bed as advised, because we no longer have that little check valve to keep our food down. Also, I needed to stretch my esophagus after surgery because of swallowing issues and my oncologist noticed redness in my new esophagus so was prescribed Prilosec daily, and I adhere to at the least, no food 2 hours prior to going to bed. Reflux basically non-existent and I sleep well.
I wish you Gods healing power and strength as you continue to navigate your health issues.
Barbara