I made them sedate me to pull it out the first time. I will avoid pain at all costs. I still felt the tube being pulled out but it didn't hurt so bad and only lasted a couple of seconds.

I now have my second tube in and it is working well. If it has to be removed for any reason I will again make them sedate me!!! I'm a big chicken when needles and pain are involved.

All my Best, Danny Boy

Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006