I managed without the PEG. It adds to the work and stress but gives you a big head start towards eating again. I did also need a couple of hydration infusions as I became very dehydrated. As Davis said, there is always the nasal tube to bail him out.
All the best,
Rob Jaffe

6-05, Left Tonsil-T1N2bM0 stageIVA, chemo(Cisplatin), radiation(6660cGy), neck disection, no PEG. HPV negative. (Doc suspects posit)
3-9-09 last of 30 HBO treatments.