Re the calories get Boost VHC which packs a whopping 560 cals in each small 8 oz can so just by drinking 4 or 5 of those and you can reach your daily goal. Another thing to consider as an alternative to the PEG is the nasal tube. I had one painlessly installed post Tx and used it for 2 weeks and it really helped me walk out of that damn tunnel.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.