we have various responses..

with my peg during rad/chemo treatment, i had no weight change.... steady at around 182.. that's with 2800 cal/day and no problems keeping ensure down. my throat was toast and everything was by tube.

during the following yr, my weight remained constant as i used the tube as i wanted.

so, don't suppose that you will lose weight... not everyone does.... a nutritionist can tell you how many cal/day you should try to consume.

cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.