msdecibel I KNOWWWWWWWWWW this is easier said than done, but really try super hard to just relax when they're trying to remove it. I was at the doctor's office two different times that horrible day for hours each time. I'm not going to lie...it was uncomfortable. But, it was not as bad as when they inserted it. MAKE yourself think about something peaceful and just try to take nice deep breaths. You will be okay. They couldn't ever find my strings and I had to come back in a few days and have it surgically removed. I pray that you will recover quickly