There is VERY little info regarding PEG removal and subsequent healing of the site on the internet. I just had mine removed a few days ago--and oh boy, that hurt! I can't believe they really do just yank it out! How long before it is safe to swim or take a bath? What did you put on it to help it to heal? (aloe, ointments, vitamin E, etc.) Did it heal up like a belly button? Anyway to avoid that? My doctor said I could come back for a surgery to make it look more like a vertical line? Did anyone have that surgery? Thanks for your replies!