HELP get this thing out of me....

Re: HELP get this thing out of me....

• Mary and Dave member

  March 2009

  I have a couple of different ear piercings that have barbells in them, and the only way to get them out is to use pliers to unscrew to ball.  I couldn't get it out on my own, so I had to go to the tattoo/piercing shop to have it taken out.  Good luck!!!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• lunamanzana

  March 2009

  Try needlenose pliers.  I used to have one (took it out a few years ago) and that's the only way I could ever get it out.  Just put the tip of the pliers right where it comes together and squeeze.  It might go flying (and it could also damage the ring, if it's really delicate).
  

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• sxu0007

  March 2009

  oh no!!!!!!! I hope you get it out! That stinks!

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• emlady

  March 2009

  hold each end (or have someone else hold the still one, but I don't trust anyone) on the ball part with a pair of grippy pliers. 

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• DSteed-to-be

  March 2009

  Is it just difficult for you to get the right grasp on it because of your bump, or is it like stuck and won't unscrew? 

  If #1, I'd just take a break until you cool off and rest your hands and try or have your DS/SO try for you later today.

  If #2, I'd try soap and water or something greasy.  If that doesn't work, maybe going to the piercing shop could be the last resort?

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• #1Mommyof3

  March 2009

  My DF had to use pliers to take mine out because I couldnt do it on my own.

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• MrGandMe

  March 2009

  DSteed-to-be:

  Is it just difficult for you to get the right grasp on it because of your bump, or is it like stuck and won't unscrew? 

  If #1, I'd just take a break until you cool off and rest your hands and try or have your DS/SO try for you later today.

  If #2, I'd try soap and water or something greasy.  If that doesn't work, maybe going to the piercing shop could be the last resort?

  I think it's just because it's stuck and just won't unscrew.  I've had the same one in for 4 years and it's not budging.  The idea of pointing sharp objects at my stomach right now isn't very appealing, but I guess it's gotta be done....thanks ladies!
  

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• peppermintgirl

  March 2009

  Put on latex or nitrite gloves and try then. It'll give you a much better grip on the jewelry. Are you sure that the ball you're working on actually unscrews? A lot of navel jewelry has a fixed ball on one end and one that will unscrew on the other.
  

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