Hi Liz,

I had no problems with any smells, but I did have one removed. I don't think there's many health problems with them for the most part. My concern would be more that it may be an infection/fistula if there's a smell. Have you seen a CRS since you got it?

In terms of the surgery for removal, it did put me out for a week and was painful the first few days. But, not unbearable. It really depends on how much it's bothering you and what your CRS thinks. I left mine up to my CRS and told him only to remove it if he thought it should go.