My husband did not have the surgery, but he does have a feeding tube and it has been a God send. Saved his life. When diagnosed he could not keep food or liquid down due to a tumor blockage. He was dependent entirely on the feeding tube. Chemo and radiation shrunk the tumor and eventually he no longer needed it. He still has it, doc wants it in for a few more months just in case because he has more chemo coming up. He just needs to keep a dressing on it and flush it regularly. No big deal. Feeding tube allowed him to keep his weight and strength up. It’s not a forever thing. It can come out when he no longer needs it. I would urge him to reconsider the feeding tube.