Welcome Joann.

There are a couple of schools of thought about PEG tubes. I got away without using one. The doctor explained it to me that I should hold on to "normal" as long as I can, and a PEG is a level of care and attention nobody wants.

But the number one thing is getting that nutrition in. If the doctors have recommended a PEG there is probably a good reason, and its most likely to do with his inability to get enough nutrition doing what he's doing. As Christine and many others will tell you, it is imperative to get those calories and proteins into him for the body to deal with the treatments and repair. The more he gets in the shorter and less complicated his recovery. Also if he has any other symptoms, nausea, constipation, tinnitus, make sure he brings those to the attention of the doctors straight away so they can manage them.

Best wishes for a smooth treatment and quick recovery. Let us know how you both get on.