Thanks Anne Marie, Amy and Ginny for your input. Today has not been a good day for Garron. Lots of pain and tired today. I feel like i could write a book right now, but i will try to keep it short. He did eat 1/2 can of soup that went through the blender today, a small portion of ice cream and 4 Boost Plus in the PEG. He drank 16 oz of water. To answer your question Amy, he has lost about 15 lb, 5 lb near the end of tx and the other 10 since tx. His recommended caloric intake is 2200. He was switched over to Boost Plus because of the extra calories. 6 has been recommended, but he can't get that many down. I am trying to come up with ideas to meet recommended calories since he is averaging 4 Boost Plus in the PEG a day which leaves him about 700 calories short. Garron does like mac and cheese, but I haven't tried it yet. I know everybody is different, but at what point is it realistic that one can start on soft solid foods. I have to say that I am exhausted and feeling very overwhelmed at this point. We were in Houston for 4 1/2 months for his tx. I went back to work when we returned home. You all are such an inspiration to me. I have to tell you all when I spoke with the RO nurse at MDACC last week about Garron's weight loss, etc., I was referred here for ideas and suggestions. I thought that was GREAT and should share it with you all. THANKS!!! Amy