I took my bellybutton piercing out a couple days ago because I wanted to shave my stomach. I forgot to put it back in for about 1-2 days. When I realized it wasn’t there, I went to put it back in.. I kind of struggled because I’m pretty sure the hole closed up very slightly. I eventually got the belly bar in. It’s quite sore today and it’s painful to the touch. I’ve also noticed that it’s weeping a tad bit, not much. I’ve had this piercing since I was about 16 and I’ve never had any problems with it. I’m in two minds.. Do I take it out or leave it in? I don’t want to leave it in there if it’s potentially infected. Also, does a piercing hole get smaller or tighten up after removing a piercing? My bellybutton piercing hole is quite big and I’m self conscious about it when it’s not in. I think I’ve just had it for so long, it’s going to take time to get used to looking at my stomach without it.