HI
I am a nurse and I couldn't believe when I finally had my Peg Tube removed or should I say ripped out. The doc said the pressure created by it created a closure. I was so happy and relieved to have that smelly thing removed. So there is no need to worry.

Maria 33 when diagnosed with SCC, partial glossectomy with skin graph from thigh,rt side nodes removed,ten nodes positive, PEG, 30 RAD tx, 1998. Scans clean.30 HBO tx-Massive dental work 07-08, ORN present 2009.