It's so strange that this topic came up.

My husband had the tube, but refused to use it once. The doctors realized that he was adamant about having it removed, and did so the day of his last rad treatment.

I called the doctor, set it up, and since the doctor was not busy, suggested that Dennis come in in 45 minutes. Dennis showed up, and here comes the doctor with an intern.

The doc grabbed the tube, told Dennis that it would hurt for a minute and snatched it! Then he looked at the intern and asked if she could do that!

Needless to say, Dennis was not pleased to have this novice in the room!

But, like you've said, the pain only lasted a few seconds. He came home with a band-aid and nobody can tease him about having two belly-buttons anymore.

Love,
Mandi