many questions answered, thank you!

I did have alot of questions when I first came to this site. I will have more I am sure before our journey is through.
Michael(my hubby)had a 4 inch long tumor in his esophagus(was not told what stage it was and did not ask). The PET scan showed no limp nodes involved and his doctor(Dr Louis Jacques Fairview Hospital, Edina, MN)said it was contained. Michael is 64 years old, was very active and healthy before the surgery. His doctor said he was a good candidate for the surgery.

The neck, tummy and right lower shoulder are where the doctors went in. I do not remember what type of surgery it was called in fact, I do not remember much in the first few weeks. I now have a notebook and write everything down so I do not forget.
The PET scan also found gallstones and his doctor removed his gallbladder Dr. Jacques did not want Michael to have complications from the stones deciding to pass. After 3 days, he had to have a second surgery because the neck incision started leaking. This put his recovery period longer in the hospital so he was put on a feeding tube for 2 weeks of the 3 weeks he was in the hospital. He was to continue night feedings at home. When he started the night feedings he was getting night sweats but no one could tell us why. His blood sugar level was fine, no temp and he felt fine. Just sweated alot. When he came home, we discontinued the night feedings to see if the night sweats would continue. They still did so we did put him back to night feedings.
Michael is able now to eat three main meals(small versions) plus 2 snacks. I choose foods he has always liked and stayed with high protein or high calorie meals and snacks. He does 2 1/2 cans of the oscal formula at night.
I have found that dairy products do not bother him but if he has sugar on a empty tummy, he will have to go to the bathroom. I now give him a treat at the end of his meal. He likes having one cookie after his lunch or dinner. I have been a hard task master to be sure. His energy level was very low even though he was eating so now we walk 3 to 4 times a day. Each day a little farther than before. He is getting stronger every day. He has been taking an afternoon nap these last few days and that does help with his energy levels at night. I have found having a schedule helps not only me but him in his recovery. He has been home alittle more than a week and we have seen a definite improvement from when he first came home. I was so lost when I came on this site but talking to different people and getting ideas and different solutions to work with have helped so much.
One thing I have learned here is there is light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to believe and have your faith to get there.
Michael's first doctors visit is tommorow and I am hoping his doctor is happy with his progress. I know I am.
Barbara