Liz, you both are having a really tough time. The feeding tube will help ALOT. Glad to hear he is going to get one soon. One of the things I always had on hand is a product called Pedialyte [made for children] It is a liquid that can be drunk or used in a peg tube. It is a fast replacement for electrolytes and fluid lost during vomiting, diarrhea, or lack of fluids, etc. and will help prevent dehydration. You may not have that brand available, but there should be something along those lines in your grocery stores. It helped John through many dehydration episodes. Seeing someone you love in so much pain is a very hard thing to endure and trying to get him to do the things you know will help is very frustrating when he doesn't feel like it. I wish you the best of luck and am glad you are being strong with his Docs. Amy