I have been performing esophagectomy for 20 years now, and many of our patients are able to return to work. Give yourself the time you need to recover and make sure you monitor symptoms and follow the recommendations. You will eat 6 times a day instead of 3 times, but if you split each meal up in half, this becomes manageable. Protein shakes are a great way to stay hydrated and nourished. There are many ways you can set yourself up to do well, and we have a lot of resources for you.