If you're completely unable to swallow, they won't be able to do a naso gastric tube. I think if you have an option, the PEG would be preferred. With a nasogastric tube, they will NOT put you to sleep. They simply insert the tube, then x-ray your abdomen to make sure it's properly placed.

Mine was done initially in surgery. They placed a couple of stitches inside my nostril to retain it in proper position, which of course I ripped out accidentally the 2nd day I was awake.

The tube was removed, then relaced. The second round was enough to keep me HIGHLY motivated not to have a nasal tube placed again, if I could avoid it.

If your Doctor is not acknowledging your stress levels, talk to someone else. There is no need at all for you to be this stressed
Wayne


SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06