Michele,

I had my PEG and a port for chemo put in at the same time so the whole thing was a bit more involved for me and I ended up staying overnight in the hosptial for one night after the surgery. But I think that was in part because the doc who put in my PEG didn't want me eating anything (by mouth or PEG) for 12 hours after insertion (I guess to let the stomach heal a little) so I had IV nutrition while I was in the hospital overnight. I think the doc who inserted my PEG was way more cautious in the whole process than what I've read many other people went through here--which I don't mind since I've now had my PEG for 10 months and have had no problems with it (knock on wood) though I've had all sorts of other problems and unexpected infections, etc. in other parts of my body since then.

I guess you are probably headed off to have the procedure done about now. I hope it is short and painless for your husband!

Nelie