[quote=EzJim] I had the rads and Erbitux on both sides of my throat and my mouth. Maybe I'm justtoo hardheaded for it to bother me, but I haven't needed a PEG yet. [/quote]

Jim, you posted elsewhere that you have lost 44 pounds since starting treatment. That is 44 pounds in a couple of months or less, right? That is not a good thing. That much lack of nutrition when your body is being assualted by radiation is not going to serve you well in your recovery at all. It will keep you feeling bad for longer--not probably, but definitely.

You are obviously a tough guy and have been through a lot, but I think you should be talking to your doctor about the PEG since you will be probably feeling worse for a few weeks before you start to feel at all better. I don't think someone who has lost that kind of weight is any advertisement for not having a PEG during treatment. Many doctors would have insisted you get one by now. PLease take this in the spirit of caring with which it is intended.

Nelie