Hi Gail
I am also in England, my husband was diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer in May 2007. He had a stent inserted and it worked well for about 8 weeks allowing him to eat and drink he even put some weight back on. He has since had the stent replaced (or rather another inserted because they dont take the original out) 3 times. He had 9 weeks of chemo but unfortunatley it did not shrink the tumour.
He found having the stent replaced traumatic and each time it took him a few days to recover.
At the moment he eats very small amounts, he has had all sorts of food/drink supplements from the GP but prefers proper food. I make him smoothies with full cream milk, thick and creamy yogurt and banana. Lots of calories
If i can give you any more help i am here