Hello Darrell,
Hope all goes well with your surgery. My father had the peg inserted last July. Thank goodness he did, the radiation made eating by mouth impossible. Almost 8 months later still on tube, but hope is always there. The peg will help in maintaining your weight. Do you know how many calories per day you will be taking? Also, check with your insurance company. Some will cover the cost of food if it is the sole source of nutrition. You'll do fine. Take care.
VickieM