I had tongue cancer in Feb 2004 and as a result a PEG tube. Wasn't told to have it replaced until it became infected 1 yr ago. After a painful attempt by doctor to pull it out it had to be replaced by endoscopy in Feb 2007. Replaced again in Sept. 2007. Much irritation and bleeding. Had to be removed 4 weeks ago.

Fortunately I learned to master oral intake of liquid supplement. I read here two years ago that the hole closes and there should be no leakage of stomach contents.

I can attest that it has been a month since removal and there is still some drainage although it is slowly improving. It drained a lot at first and my bandages were soaked after drinking. Also some redness and occasional minor pain at the site especially late in the day. Ny doctor says wait another month (I am on antibiotics for a week) and suggested that at that time I should consider surgery. This surgery would repair the hole that has been created when the stomach lining creeps up to meet the outer skin forming a hole.
I read about another method where they used an sndoscope to put clips in the stomach wall to close it off. Other treatments identified were silver nitrate cautery. Other people I have talked with said wait because it took them 4 months.

I am very confused at this point.

Unfortunately each person has a different experience in recovering from the use of a PEG tube. My Step Father had no problems at all, it closed with minimal difficulties.

If you are concerned about the care you are recieving, why not ask your GP for a referral to a new gastroenterologist for a second opinion?

Each of those techniques are viable. Ask your surgeon for a very detailed explanation of what each IS, how it works, how well the recovery from each usually is and how long it takes.

At this point, information is what you lack, and your surgeon is the best source for that.

Meanwhile, eat as much protein as you can (think "building blocks" of the body), drink fluids and do NOT skip or stop the antibiotics.