Using the peg tube is very easy and does not require any assistance. However, when you are deep in treatment, you are physically and mentally beat up. The caregiver earns there marks by keeping you on schedule with meds, food, and liquids. Believe me, it is a lot easier to remain lying on the coach, then to get up and prepare food and drink and administer it. I threw up so often I fed in the kitchen near the sink. Cleaning up after that and having to do it again probably will not happen unless someone helps you. Just keep telling yourself, get through this feeding.