That's true in some ways - and those who know me - know I am in no way an advocate for the peg. I think it has both benefits and detractors and is very much a personal decision. The problem with waiting to get one "until you need it" is that by that time you may be malnourished and dehydrated and that can have a serious impact on healing and overall treatment. Not everyone realizes they are slipping down the rabbit hole until the knock themselves out hitting bottom - at that point they may have no choice but to stop or delay treatment to get back on their feet -this can be detrimental since treatment if possible is most effective when given with no breaks. ( immunity and overall health = nutrition )

I personally didn't want one. My dr. insisted. I had it in, couldn't use it, did the by mouth thing through treatment and had it removed two weeks after treatment was over. Small scar. No real pain.

It really depends on the person.

hugs.