Hi new name-
I am assuming, that with a 2 week hospitalization, they are talking about an "NG" tube? That is a 'naso-gastric' tube that is typically temporary...and is inserted through a nostril...and threaded down to the stomach.
An NG tube is tolerable for some...but depends on a persons 'gag' response. I know that *I* would not tolerate that very well.
If they are planning a tube for longer term use...there a 2 types I am aware of. One is a 'g' tube. Goes directly into the stomach, and once healed...very easy to manage. The volume of formula you can get in is greater...as opposed to a 'j' tube. A 'j' tube goes directly into the jejunum...below the stomach. Because of this...the volume/rate of formula has to be slower...meaning that a person is 'tied' to a pump for greater amount of time.
Please private me if I can help further. ALL of these tubes are manageable!!
I wish you and your son the best!