Hey August! I have the same piercing and it took about 4 years to heal! And it still acts up sometimes...like when I'm stressed. I love the captive bead hoops, but can not for the life of me get them in. I freaked the day I realized I had lost the bead to my little ring....it had been the original. I have never been able to get another one in, so I use a corkscrew in that hole....kinda like a twisty hoop...with a ball at both ends. It is very comfy, and looks kinda cool. Someday I am going to get a new captive bead, and go visit a piercer and have him (or her!)put it in for me. Take care,
Donna