I will be having my PEG (not RIG) removed in the not too distant future. When it was put in we discussed removal and I was given 2 options. 1 - remove it the way it went in with an endoscope and 2 - cut it close to the skin and push it in and leave it to naturally work its way through the body.
I had no problems with the insertion procedure using the endoscope. I have difficulty with the thought process of the PEG just coming out naturally - what if it gets stuck!! With the endoscope I do worry abut the possibility of bloating, but I had no problems with the insertion. However I hear of others that did...
So I am looking experiences of the removal to help me decide
Thank you.
Jury is still out,
I’ve asked my retired Gastro consultant friend. The only contraindication for push in is if you have a tendency to constipation.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening Peter, it sounds as if you have the type of PEG with a disc on the end of it to stop it from being pulled out rather than the ballon type where they deflate the balloon by removing the water, when i first had my PEG fitted i had the same as the one you have and had it fitted the same way, removal was how you describe in your first option with no problems, i think a lot of the bloating is when you have a RIG but not 100%. Im not sure if i was offered the second option. I now have the balloon type as it gets changed every 4/6 months. I never realised that they pulled it out as that sounds a bit painful but maybe they are made of different from 12 years ago. I would go with your first option, Peter.. I bet you will be glad when you are tube-free.
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
Chris, thanks. TBH the PEG does not worry me and I have many a time forgotten I have it in. I think I am one of the lucky ones. I like the reassurance form a "PEG expert" that the quick and simple method works 
I will up the Movicol to 8 per day at that stage - just in case 
