Yes, read my post. I am really on the verge of making them take it out and leaving it out. I could stand to lose about 75 pounds anyway. I also do not want to be to lazt with the swallowing and never thought about that the PEG could be something you could be dependent on. My goal is to never have to use the PEG. Heck even if you do not use it you have to rinse it our 3 to 4 times a day anyway. It has already become a pain in my a... well stomach.