There are many benefits for esophageal cancer patients to get out of bed at an early stage after surgery, which can not only improve respiratory and circulatory function, prevent complications such as lung infection, pulmonary atelectasis and thrombosis, but also improve appetite and restore gastrointestinal function at an early stage. Activities must be done in advance to protect measures, such as fixing the body of a variety of tubes, once there is dizziness, panic, shortness of breath and other symptoms of discomfort, go to bed in a timely manner to rest, and in serious cases, as soon as possible to notify the medical staff. In the first three days after surgery, patients can stand, step on the spot and walk around the bed with the help of others; after that, the range of activities and the amount of activities will be gradually increased. After discharge from the hospital, patients should not engage in high-intensity exercise in the short term, such as playing ball games, swimming, hiking, etc. They should start with slow dancing, walking, playing tai chi, etc., and gradually increase the amount of exercise. The gradual increase depends on the individual’s physical recovery.