I resisted getting one until week 6. By then I was a mess. Lost 25 lbs, pain was horrible, and I was metally lost. Drinking was nearly impossible. I managed only a sip once or twice a day. For the next 4 weeks the peg was a life line. However, Getting one requires surgery and it was one tough, long, day. I was 152 lbs before treatment. I was down to 132 when I got the PEG. It is easier to get it before you need it. Even with the peg feeding is not easy. I threw up everyday, Ouch. However getting water in was OK. My advive is get it and don't use it. Then use it as much as you can, then stop using it as soon as you can, the get it out as soon as you can. I can tell you that after 5 weeks, I was sick of those littly cans.