I did not have a PEG, did not want one and was not forced to get one, although there was plenty of pressure to get one just in case.

It seems it is really necessary when one can no longer drink fluids, water and liquid nutrition. If you can get down liquid then to me a PEG is not critical as one can remain hydrated and nourished with liquids.

Later, you go back to eat soft foods and also mash up food in a baby grinder like I did. Soon enough you are going again.