I have a peg, my 2nd one, for 3.5 years, which I used solely during several treatments, months, and did not loose any major swallowing function, and thereafter eat basically everything from bread, bagels, pizza, steak, you name it, I probably ate it, and on a quest to do so lol. David is right about these muscles having a short term memory, and can loose function. Mine apparently have a good memory or were forced to come back by my eating, tasting everything I could. I find fatty food easier to eat, taste, and help swallow, so butter is my friend. Good luck.