Hi,
I have been on the peg for over four plus years now and have had this problem. Its not that grave and is easily overcome - though I do not understand why they have do do it under GA? My peg has to be replaced at least once /twice a year and local anesthesia is used and out it comes and a new one is put into place. Normally the first peg removal does pain and does not come out easily as the tissues have grown around it and the nurse , I imagine did not want to see YOU suffering and hence the removal through endoscope under GA.
Take care,
Ananth