OK, David...I mostly thought it was just a momentary, throw it out there comment....I have those moments on the board...but most of the time, my thoughts are so sharp, I would get kicked off if I wrote them (my worst peeve...people who newly post asking questions without taking time to read/research the content of the OCF website and this board.)

I do see where the PEG can become a crutch..Bill still talks about just not being hungry at all, ever, during treatment. At his worst, I would give him a small bottle of Gatoraid Rain and tell him that it needed to be empty at the end of the day...that was my way of seeing that he was swallowing something! He was a good patient and, for that, I am grateful.

Kudos to all you caregivers...it's a delicate dance but ultimately you have to be tough for the best results.

Deb