I think that the PEG (feeding) tube is a critical part to receiving proper nutrition and "coming out the other side." Therefore, please help your friend understand that getting proper nutrition needs to supersede his being uncomfortable with the tube, if he in fact is. These feelings are normal and subside over time.

During the several months following my surgery and radiation treatments I was not able to swallow. My daily regimen included tube feeding fresh vegetable and fruit juices and supplements in a blender and fed through my tube 3 times per day. The juice was made fresh just prior to the time of feeding. Taste does not matter only nutrition. The easiest way for me to