I was able to go to work the day after my PEG was put it. It was uncomfortable for a few days. Gas like pains were relieved by opening up the end of the PEG (while holding the end up). Within a week the PEG was just a little blip on the screen. Good Luck

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