Hi Hayley- My husband has a PEG. He remembers it being very painful at first. Just make sure you are not pulling on it in any way. He realized that when he taped it down, it was pulling when he straightened up. He has had it for about 5 months now and it is pain free at this point. His was inserted surgically into his stomach and not down the throat because he had just had his jawbone replaced. I don't if this helps, but hang in there and I'll be sending positive thoughts your way. Sue

cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.