because my tube was in for about 1 yr, the skin had grown around it such that when the peg was pulled, the healing left me with the look of a second belly button.

i talked to my dermatologist who said that a bit of plastic surgery could make it almost disappear. i'd left it as it was.

however, i think the plastic surgery route is a good one to consider.

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.