I didn't have a PEG put in. I drank Carnation Instant Breakfast (just the regular powder packets), Ensure, Boost, Special K Protein and was able to eat and taste (somewhat) oatmeal, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, vegetables and of course milk shakes. The only meat that still had taste for me was liver - I liked liver before diagnosis so I ate it once in awhile. I still drink Carnation Instant Breakfast every morning. The most weight I lost was 9 pounds.