Feeding tubes can and will need to be replaced for all sorts of reasons. Leaking that much is NOT normal! The drain sponge should be changed at least once a day, more if theres a problem like granulation of leaking. Patients that leave a wet drain sponge in place can end up with an infection. Granulation can hurt like heck!!! Call the gastro doc who did the original placement and ask for an office visit/consult wi9th them. Your husband could need to have the current tube exchanged for a new one. Unfortunately, feeding tubes dont always have the best support after they're placed. Patients who have a feeding tube should NOT be lifting anything heavy, under 290 pounds is fine but nothing over! I have silver sulfadine cream that I use around the tube site covered with a double drain sponge to help avoid granulation. If your husband doesnt already have this ask the doc for a prescription. It only takes a very little amount (so you can see thru the thin to be effective. Use a qtip to spread a thin coating of cream around the site,

Best wishes!!!