Hi Kyle,
The PEG tube issue was never really discussed with my MO or RO. My MO said he didn't think I needed it and I was to ignorant to question him. Apparently, I didn't do near as much pre-surgery and pre- treatment research as most of you. However, I think I am one of the few it worked out OK for. I never had a problem eating or swallowing. I maintained my exact wait throughout and only had 1 sore throughout the whole process. I was fatigued and lost my taste after 3 weeks but, that was it. I wish I knew what my secret was. I guess everyone is just different.

11/28/2006. Left lateral tongue, partial glossectomy, T3, moderately differentiated. 12 lymph nodes from neck, all clear. IMRT, 30X, ended 02/21/2007.