Jay,

Do you have access to the services of a dietitian at your hospital? He/she can help you determine how much to take in through the PEG and how much by mouth. A dietitian can also help you decide on the thickness of the liquids you’re drinking. I know it sounds odd, but it does make a difference whether you are drinking nectar grade or honey grade liquid. Have you tried poached eggs? They are easy to get down and my husband lived on it for the first two, three weeks of his radiation treatment. Canned pears are also good. These foods actually slide down the throat. Of course, on their own, they do not provide enough nutrition. You do need the supplements through the tube. Hang in there, you can do it.