Your poor father. Its a shame he is having such a rough time already. I had my PEG and port installed the end of July, a week before my treatments started, in the OR by a surgeon. From what I remember I was very sore, I was given alot of morphine for pain. I also stayed overnight in the hospital one night. The doctor had to loosen the PEG tube because it was too tight. Once its in its really no big deal anymore. One thing you might want to pick up is antibiotic cream. After a shower, I put some around the PEG tube on my stomach, I then cover it with a gauze pad. For the feedings, I use Two-Cal, its prescription liquid feeding nutrition. You or your mom might want to check with the doctor about a prescription for the feeding cans. Mine is covered by my insurance. I have it delivered along with the gauze pads and syringes. I also have a feeding machine they gave me (also thru insurance) that I use at night. Hopefully you have a medical supply/equipment place in your area who will do all the insurance work and deliver everything to your parents home. One more important thing to tell your dad, once he has the PEG no lifting anything heavy. That includes shoveling snow. Has your father tried ensure, boost or any of the carnation drinks? That will help him to keep his stength up.