I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer w/chemo, radiation & a 10 hr. surgery. 1/3 of the esophagus was lost to cancer so had to detach my stomach & move it up near my chest to sew it into the remains of the esophagus. Was on J Tube feeding tube for 6 months & struggled with instant onset diarrhea for well over a year since my diet was soft food + liquid tube feeding. The diarrhea issue was horrible. Problem was I wasn't getting any fiber or solids for my intestines to work on. When I returned home I tried thoroughly chewing cashews & other soft nuts & the diarrhea ceased all together. Other issue w/feeding tube is it damaged the vein where the connection is. Can't use it for drawing blood. Used to be a really good vein.