PEG removal

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Hi all

Had a call from the dietitian today, was due to see them next Thursday after seeing the oncologist but that appointment has been changed to Tuesday so they aren’t available. Anyway, they discussed having the PEG removed and I asked the question how are they going to do it, wish I hadn’t and they just pull it out, no pain relief just a tug and hole will close up after a couple of hours so really looking forward to that.

old biker 1 month ago

Hi. That's the way they took my RIG out, no need for pain relief it doesn't hurt at all. They will put a dressing on it, within no time it will close up, and that's it.

Ray.

KeithStNeots 1 month ago

I agree with Old Biker. In my experience, the PEG removal was over in less than a minute and pretty much a non event

Beau Chapeau 1 month ago

nothing to it.. they give a quick pull, and it pops like a cork, and they cover the wound.. job done.

Loz (63)

Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive..

PFJTHS 1 month ago

I had the opposite, again without pain relief, but no problem or feeling. Cut it off and push it in to be passed out normally. That was because of the type of PEG stopper used. It was a solid one rather than a soft inflatable one. Over in a second and no sensation. Healed up really well.

Peter

See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey

LMRN151cb49 1 month ago

Thanks all, that puts my mind at rest a bit.

T2N1M0 base of tongue with right sided lymph nodes.

Micky55 1 month ago

I was offered sedation...accepted...20 minute procedure, mostly prep and observation...little or no real pain...just a quick pull and out it came...like being stung with an elastic band.

Mighty glad to see the back of my PEG...it was a nuisance...and a lifesaver.

Michael

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