Without igniting the PEG vs. No PEG debate, I just want to note that even more important to me when my mouth and throat were just too messed up (technical term) to swallow, was that I was able to get pain and other meds easily via the PEG. My experience ws entirely positive. No pain, no leak no smell, and I just tucked the end into my bra when not in use and went about my business. The only thing I am embarrassed about during my treatment was what a complete and total wimp I was about getting a PEG. A prime example of worry being a total waste of time and energy.