Tower-
Have heard many pros and cons on this forum regarding the Peg tube. I was going to tough it out without but when the doc told me what it would be like to have it done after my throat was raw and swollen from radiation was glad it was done first. You don't have to use it until you need it. Just tape it to your belly and pretend it is not there! Just remember to work on opening your mouth as far as you can many time throughout the day during radiation. Pretend you are eating that subway sandwich or that burger!! If you continue to stretch your mouth open during treatment it will be much easier down the road when you can eat normally again. Do this while you practice swollowing water or something everyday. It is one of those things they forget to mention until months after treatment and you find your jaw is frozen. You are on my prayer list, hang in there! Love, Kris