Hi Tom-
My mom had her's removed (only to have it reinstalled-it came undone internally and she is still dependent on it). She said that when they took it out it did not hurt but felt weird. Not sure if her's is the same as yours (coil?). But hopefully yours will be a breeze.

Glad that you are done with your treatment and eating well! Did you get the imrt? ANy chemo? My Mom finished at the end of Aug and she is nowhere close to being able to eat via mouth. So you are doing awesome! Congrats on completion of the treatment.
Tami