Well,
Its out and just to officially let you know, it really did hurt, but like you say, just for a second. No real pain because it is not hooked to anything but this was neither the balloon or the pigtail that Brian talks about not being painful. It was a rubber stopper on the end that when pulled will collapse a little but must make it through all the layers in your stomach and it is like a pulling out of your stomach!! The doctor looked at me when I screamed and asked if I was alright. I just asked if it was out and he said Yes, I said well then I made it. WHEW!! I still think this is barbaric. By the way, they gave me a local and it stung so bad I am not sure it was worth it, but must have helped somewhat. Just to let you know. Today, I feel like a donkey kicked me in my stomach and have much bleeding and draining so I am trying to stay as still as I can to let this thing heal up.
Take care all-this is quite a ride.