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Solly Mack

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9. None for me. No stitches either but monitor the site.

Wed Apr 4, 2018, 08:38 PM

Apr 2018

It closes up on its own - inside and out. Only takes a few days for the outside to close. Inside about the same.

There are the occasional problems after the removal, some serious - keep an eye out for any out of the normal discomfort in the area. You'll be sore for a few days, that's normal. Pain, bulging - things like that.

You'll be left with a scar that will either remind you of a second belly button or a healed bullet wound. Mine looks like a healed bullet wound - puckering but long ago enough to have faded a lot.

Keeping in mind, as always - everyone is different.

I am happy for you.

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Progress! I havent used my PEG for 10 days. [View all] alfredo Apr 2018 OP

Yay! Great news! Solly Mack Apr 2018 #1

I am willing to endure the pain just for the alfredo Apr 2018 #4

Oh, I know. It is much so better without it. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #7

Are there any diet restrictions after the procedure? alfredo Apr 2018 #8

None for me. No stitches either but monitor the site. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #9

Right now it is red and a real pain. It looks like I lost some skin. alfredo Apr 2018 #10

I cleaned mine a few times a day. Solly Mack Apr 2018 #11

I've had drainage from day one. I have to keep dressing on because I have an allergy to the bumper. alfredo Apr 2018 #12

Bummer. Are you maintaining your weight? Solly Mack Apr 2018 #13

I initially lost 3lbs, but now I can drink the 2cal and that is good. alfredo Apr 2018 #14

Congratulations WhiteTara Apr 2018 #2

Thanks. Its been a long walk. alfredo Apr 2018 #5

Fantastic! Congrats! sinkingfeeling Apr 2018 #3

Thanks, I cant wait to have a glass of buttermilk. alfredo Apr 2018 #6

Good News! wiley Apr 2018 #15

I try to keep up with protein and high caloric foods so to maintain wieght. alfredo Apr 2018 #16

So how are you now? wiley Jun 2018 #17

Age defines how long it takes to recover. alfredo Jun 2018 #18

This site never tells me when people respond wiley Jun 2018 #19

Hang in there. Recovery is tough and the damage could be permanent. alfredo Jun 2018 #20