Thank you for your comments. It's things like that that those of us who are not going through it ourselves sometimes don't realize or may forget. My father-in-law (who was diagnosed in 2000 and has had several surgeries) relies completely on Ensure through his PEG for his nutrients to stay alive. He doesn't suffer from weight loss or malnutrition and seems unphased by the extreme change of lifestyle. Although they made him a plate for the roof of his mouth, he says it gags him and is extremely uncomfortable. He seems to have no interest in eating ever again. My father doesn't have a PEG, but I don't want him to loose the desire to eat, especially if he has the ability. Thank you again. You are a wonderful source of support, encouragement, and information and I am sure you are helping many, many people.

Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC was my friend for over a year post TX. I drank it with every meal when eating was so so boring just to make sure I was getting enough nutritionally balanced calories.