I have a different type myself. Mine is a J/G tube and I go in every other month for outpatient surgery to have a new one put in. I am awake, they use lidocaine to numb my stomach and about 15 - 20 minutes later, I walk out with a brand new tube.

If your tube is leaking it can be easily replaced. Im unsure about what you mean with flouroscopy and endoscopy. Sorry, Im just another patient without a medical background. I have used a feeding tube since 2007, only being rid of it for a few months before I needed it again. For a regular peg tube, yes they can remove it quite easily with one quick yank. I know it seems unbelievable but thats how its done. You will hurt for maybe 2 minutes then feel relief. Your doctors can then put another one in. Depending on the doctor, they could knock you out to do the replacement. Sorry, I cant predict how they will swap it out. I have had my peg tube replaced a couple years ago and it wasnt a big deal. Please call your gastro doctors to get this taken care of. You need your tube to be fully functioning so its best to get it over with.

Good luck!