Yes, when mine came out I looked up info online and did it myself. Found duct tape beats medical tape and can't beat the staying power, firmness and cost, napkins beat gauze too for cushioning and cost. I've removed, or my tube has come out dozens of times since January and I prefer being able to take care of issues myself. I clogged it with loose tea leaves, seeds,thick liquids and self removal and cleaning is the way. I notice though that the more weight on me the faster the hole heals. I went from an easy 2 hour plus window for reinsertion to less than an hour, or I have to put a sterile file in to repunture and widen. It is cool that it doesn't hurt even if I draw blood at times even inches deep.