21 Weeks After Coccygectomy
Well, it’s been slightly more than 5 months since having my tailbone removed, and I’m still convinced it was worth it. My doctor’s visits are now every three months, so I’ve been progressing well. If I had to gauge my current pain levels vs. my preoperative levels, I’d say I have about 80% relief right now. I’ve been tapering off many of my medications, and the pain levels have increased. A month ago I would have said I was experiencing 90-95% pain relief. But I was taking more medication then. But I’m determined to come off all the medication, and try to live with the existing pain as best I can. The last time I visited my surgeon, he told me that the pain I was experiencing would be excruitiating to some people that...
Read MoreInsurance Finally Paid For Coccygectomy
After battling the insurance company for 4 months, and three appeals, my insurance company has FINALLY deemed my two day hospital stay following my coccygectomy as medically necessary. I went into this whole ordeal thinking my insurance company would be paying 100%, only to be sent a denial letter shortly after my surgery on the grounds that the hospital stay was not medically necessary. The insurance company also denied the anesthesiologist, and that’s still pending an appeal. I needed bit of good news! For those of you expecting to undergo surgery to remove your tailbone (coccyx), be sure the insurance company has pre-certified your surgery and the hospital stay. Prior to my hospital stay, the insurance company told me they couldn’t approve the stay...
Read MoreChecklist For Coccygectomy Surgery
I created a checklist for others preparing for a coccygectomy. The checklist can be accessed by clicking here or from the menu on my home page. If you have suggestions for the checklist, I’d love to hear them. I wish I had something like this before my surgery! Share this:EmailPrintTwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle +1
Read More17 Weeks Following Coccygectomy (Tailbone Removal)
I’ve been a little quiet lately because I’ve been progressing so well. In my case, no news is good news! I’m have 90 to 95 prevent pain relief compared to my preoperativepain levels. My medications are controlling the pain well, and I’m tapering off of the oxycodone. My medications are: 900 mg gabapentin 3x daily Celebrex 2x daily 500mg Tylenol 4x daily .1 mg clonidine as needed This part is pretty embarrassing to write about but I’m starting to see some changes in my bowel habits. The muscles that control your sphincter have to be detached from the coccyx and reattached during a coccygectomy, and I’m sure in starting to develop some scar tissue inside. I’m going to keep a close eye on this. I have my monthly visit with...
Read More14 Weeks After Coccygectomy
It’s been 14 weeks since having my coccyx removed, and the recovery has exceeded my initial expectations. I am currently 80-90 percent pain free. I find that I can go to the movies, sit at a desk, and play the piano without focusing on the pain that does remain. In fact, I am doing so well that my surgeon thinks there is a chance that I could be 100 percent pain free within 18 months. My surgical wound is about 95 percent closed, and should be fully closed within two more weeks. I have resumed all previous activities, but I still get winded easily from laying down for 8 weeks during my recovery. Share this:EmailPrintTwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle +1
Read More9 Weeks Following Coccyx Excision Surgery
It has been 9 weeks since I had my tailbone removed. I am happy to report that things could not be going any better. I had a follow up visit with my surgeon last week, and he was pleased enough with my recovery that he decided to move from a biweekly appointment schedule teo once per month. My pain levels are comparable to my pre surgical pain levels, and there are some days that the pain is significantly less than I had before my surgery. So it appears that things are definitely moving in the right direction. I am back to work and I’m sitting for much of the day without any serious complications. The nerves are starting to grow back, and they are firing very angry signals sometimes. Sometimes I will just be laying in the bed and a sharp shooting pain will...
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