Cat,
I did the PEG two weeks ago today and although its a pain sometimes, I can get nutrition into the body. I'm a big guy 325# 6'4" and they have really picked on me about NOT dropping any weight while in this fight. I've done 3 rounds of Chemo and am on my 22nd radiaton ride with a weekly dose of Erbetux and my poor mouth is just cooked. My fillings and gold crowns are a source of pain for me too... I've tried to be creative, using two of those little cotton rolls the dentists use and a little tape and gause to make myself a pair of inserts that I put in just before my radiation trip. Seems to be helping some, even tho today my tongue is beet red and tender. Hope all goes well for y'all.