Ann Marie,

I can only describe my own experience in which case I was put under general anesthesia for my PEG tube. I had to stay awake for part of it and they then put me under. I don't recall there really being any pain to speak of even though your stomach wall has been penetrated with the device. I just found the tube to be a general day to day nuisance but it was certainly a life saver. You will have to pay particular attention to proper cleaning and flushing of the tube and you will also go through a LOT of adhesive surgical type tape to keep it taped upright to your torso area.

Bill D.