Thank you for the replies and the concern. I am not buying any of these supplements, yet. I'm simply researching them.

I don't think that weight gain is a side effect of the tumor. I'm not taking any medication so I can only assume that the weight gain is from the supplements and the fact that I am somewhat young and trying to be as active as possible.

Most do not have the PEG tube permanently so I would hope not. I do have it now though so I guess it must be considered a possibility.

I live in a small town and I feel that the local nutritonists have not been helpful. However, I found some pretty interesting stuff pertaining precisly to my condition but admittedly some of it is over my head. Please read it if you have time. It's pretty interesting!

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