minnie,
my husband just had his tube taken out yesterday. (believe me, he is the biggest baby!!) the doctor told him it was going to hurt so to brace himself on the count of three. he said it felt like someone punched him in the stomach. the pain was over in a few seconds. they put a bandaid on the opening and he left. after all that he's been through that was a piece of cake!! i can't believe the experience of larry. hope you have a similar one.
wendy