Having a peg tube I feel saved my husbands life. It really isn't all that bad. We had it putin at 6 in the morning and we were at the RO for his treatment at 11:00a.m. the same day. Trying to convince them of eating and drinking when they are in pain and so unconfortable is a job in itself.. Everyone reacts differently. I beg you to keep asking questions and to be the best advocate for your brother- he will thanks you a million times after. Keeping you in my prayers. LJ