Hi Denise. Just one more vote for the PEG. I was ready to pack up and leave town rather then get one, but it truly was a piece of cake. An outpatient procedure, I was asleep when they did it and went home when I woke up. Very little soreness and that was gone the next day. Everyone is different, but I had the IMRT type of radiation, and didn't need pain pills until the last, or 7th, week. Up until then I had only a little discomfort that Tylenol took care of. I hope it goes as easily for your mom.
Joanna