Just one more pro-PEG voice. I had one for several months and my swallowing was never impaired, then or now. I lost a lot of weight and am very, very glad I had it because I was unable to eat by mouth for a couple of months (but could still swallow). For the record, I had no infection, no discomfort, it does not smell, and will not leak if one remembers to hold the end up high when it is open (that is the voice of experience). In summary, I never plan to go through such treatment agan but if I do, I will be first in line for a PEG.