Understand... I'm not particularly a fan of J tubes... yes I had mine for 8 months (4 before and 4 after surgery)... but if they are truly needed... then they serve their purpose... just another tool to make use of on your journey. Many NHS countries pooh pooh their use... they only cause problems... the feeds don't always work, etc. But that's horsesht... they want the cheap and easy way out... they'll pop in a stent... or just give us a stretch. These are temporary solutions at best. Feeding tubes can last a very long time... and come in handy post-op especially. But don't think his many doctors are keeping an eye on him. YOU must monitor his weight and his ability to swallow! Things ain't going well... let your oncologist know! But many can swallow half decently both before and during their treatments. Great... then no feeding tube is needed! And j tube surgery, although just an overnight stay... still hurts a bunch since they stab us in the abdomen a few times to do the install. Once the general anesthetic wears off YOWZER! But in a week or so (taking your pain meds)... all is well.

Hopefully a j tube is not needed for him

Be well,

Gary