Hi Tony, My husband had radical surgery in February and started radiation seven weeks later, he has seven more treatments before he is finished next week. He had a NG tube after surgery but had that removed four weeks later. So far he has been without a feeding tube. He is drinking Ensure and some healthy shakes I am making him. I know it is difficult for him to swallow but he wanted to try it and the doctors are okay with it so far. He too is a good size guy and had about 30 lbs he could of done without before surgery. He has lost about 35 so far and I know he will lose some more. I hope he can make it through without any problem. By the way, he too is originaly from Alabama. I believe the guys are tough from there so hang in there. Hope to be in touch later.
Becky