After people have surgery for esophageal cancer, do they eventually regain the ability to eat and swallow?

Yes: Diet is often introduced in a step wise fashion, beginning with sips of clear liquids, clear liquids, full liquids and soft diet. Because of decreased capacity, patients should eat 6 small meals a day to avoid filling full. Also avoid high cream and sugary meals to avoid dumping syndrome.

Yes: But, it is not the same.

Yes: Yes. Swallowing not as good, but serviceable.