Hi Jellybean;
I was being "mildly sedated" for both installs, and "next thing I knew I didn't know nothing" (LOL) which worked just fine for me. You will be glad you have both. Like Pete, my PEG tube became my "best friend" when I couldn't swallow at all for a few weeks. Also, I played the tape game for a while until I finally figured out that a safety pin through the T shirt was easier to remove than tape on the skin. The lanyard idea sounds cool also.
I was wondering why I needed the port for 3 chemo doses. What I didn't realize was how really handy it was when all the flushing and hydration was needed with the chemo. After losing weight through treatment it protrudes some but it doesn't bother me at all. It saved a lot of veins and bruising.
As far as Protein goes, I'm getting that lecture again from my speech therapist. I found some powders at GNC that offer up about 650 calories and 32 grams protein per serving (called Muscle Milk). They also sell weight gain powders that go all the way up in the 2,000+ range!!
Good luck with shaking the cold so you can get rolling.

Best Wishes,
Steve