I had surgery the 31st of October 2023, 10 days in the hospital. Sent home with the j tube that was supposed to be five or six weeks I had had it in for about 4 months. Had a few endoscopies to stretch my esophagus so I could eat solid foods better.
Everyone's different and I've learned you have to be patient because things don't just change overnight and get better. It's definitely scary but a person can get through it and lead a pretty normal life. Wish you and your family well.