I would certainly ask more questions as to why your Dr is not recommending a PEG. I still lost 40+ pounds with a PEG. I can not imagine what would have happened with out it. They are of minimal discomfort and a life saver when the mucositis took over.

DX 2/10/09; Stage 1 SCC side of tongue; Partial Gloss; PEG in 3/3/09; 3 Cisplatin; 35 IMRT; PEG out 7/17/09; Eating via mouth and walking 3 miles/day 4 wks after treatment end. 50 pound weight loss; Clear PET 09/09 and 09/10