hi Jen,

'Perhaps some of you got better directions after the PEG removal. It sure seems like mine is healing up quite rapidly. It looks a bit like I have a second belly button there, but I'm guessing the scar and puncture will slowly disappear over time.'

that is what i thought too, but it isn't the case for me. the belly button look still persists for years.

last week i talked with my dermatologist last week and she again suggested that it could be reduced from the belly button look to just a slight scar by some minor surgery... a surgon was recommneded.

i choose to leave it as it is... but for someone who has just had their PEG removed, if he/she want the hole to disappear, a surgeon might be the way to get it done... once and for all.

cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.