I had the nose tube following surgery, what an irritant. The drugs kept my mind off the pain from the surgery, but the constant pressure of that junk crammed up my nose was not real fun, and it was really a cumbersome process taking fluids through it due to the size of the tube. When I had to go back and they decided on Radiation and chemo I really wasn't given an option (Good thing I had not found any discussion on tubes at that point!! LOL) I was told that I may or may not need it but it was better to have it put in prior to treatment than try to have it done halfway through treatment when I would be weaker, immune system's shot, etc. All I can say is about 5 weeks into treatment that tube became my best friend!! It helped sustain me post treatment by supplementing my calorie intake post treatment. I agree, I didn't really want it in the beginning but I'm sure glad I had it once I needed it.