Hi all - okay, JC is 5'7" and about 170 lbs (he lost 8 lbs after the surgery) so he really cant afford to lose any of his weight. he has already tried the ensure (which he didnt care for at all) and something called ProSure (made by the same people) which he didnt like either - both left him with an upset stomach - he said they were too rich for him - (he is not a big "sweet" fan - meat and potatoes all the way). we still have the "boost" to try tomorrow. and since he isnt a big fan of water either we are truly leaning toward the PEG (for my sanity as well as his) and to keep him hydrated. he has a very high tolerance for pain, so that isnt an issue right now, as is yet another scar on his body. and i know how he did with his eating after his tonsil was removed....turned his nose up to just about everything i could think of. i think we would rather have it in place and ready to go just in case we hit a rough spot in the road with the eating thing. i just want him to get the nutrition he needs when he needs it, and if this is what it takes, well, then it is something we must do.......and if we dont have to use it, thats great too, but it will be there just in case (guess its kinda like having a spare tire...just in case) thanks for all your wonderful imput. He goes in on the 31st to get the mask made and on the 1st of april for a CT scan....and we are on our way.....