I had a PC removed when i was 17 back in 1972. I was in the hospital for a week. Three days after surgery the doctor asked me why i was asking for pain pills still, i told him it was really hurting. When he examined me, he found i was full of infection. He took the stitches out and it had to be packed for about 3 months. Other than a deep itch occasionally i have never had any other problems.