Day 22 Following Removal of Coccyx
When I began researching my options to control my coccyx pain, I clearly remember my surgeon advising me that a month or two after the surgery I would wonder why on earth I got the surgery. Well, today that’s the case. My wound still has not closed, but luckily there doesn’t seem to be any sign of infection. However, as my surgeon put it, that area is “full of nerves” and I definitely felt significant pain today. What’s interesting is that I don’t feel the incision itself, but I feel a very deep, achy pain – feels like someone kicked me as hard as they could many times over. The bruising is gone, and I am able to sit in a chair for up to 15 minutes at the start of the day, but that causing the deep aching pain that lasts...
Read MoreDay 17 After Coccygectomy
I woke up today with cold sweats again, something I’ve experienced many times since my surgery. My suspicion is that this is a withdrawal symptom from the pain medications. My last dose of taking percocet was 7:00 pm yesterday, and when I woke up at 10 am, I was experiencing the sweats. Once I took the medication, I was feeling better. I’ll discuss with my doctor tomorrow. I still very much need the medication for pain relief, but I have tried to lengthen the time between doses. I did manage to sit at my computer desk for about 15 minutes using my coccyx cushion. I’ve tried many varieties, but my favorite is the Kabooti Coccyx Cushion. I purchased mine on amazon.com for around $30. I try to sit up on my couch for smaller periods of time, mainly...
Read More2 Weeks After Coccyx Removal
So far, my recovery has gone unexpectedly well. That is, until today. I woke up with a very deep and dull pain, not too much unlike the preoperative pain. It has been two days since my last dose of morphine so I imagine that could be part of the reason I am feeling more pain than usual. I think the lunch in the restaurant with my mom is the culprit – seems like I tried to do too much too soon. I laid on the couch all day and me and my mother (who has been so gracious to travel from South Carolina to help me recover) have watched Christmas movies on Netflix. I spent much of my time in and out of sleep, and I was grateful for every minute I was asleep as that meant I was pain-free. I’m still using the cane to get around and I do find that bending over is...
Read MoreDay 13 Following Coccyx Removal
Today was an exciting day because I went to lunch with my mother in a restaurant, and actually sat in a booth for 30 minutes! Either the medication is doing a great job keeping the pain under control, or I am healing well, or the prayers are working …. maybe it’s all the above! I still lay down on my side for the majority of the day watching movies on Netflix. I am so ready to get back to work. I’m going stir crazy! Share this:EmailPrintTwitterFacebookPinterestTumblrGoogle +1
Read MoreAmazing Support Following Coccygectomy
A great support system is critical for recovery following a coccygectomy (tailbone removal). I live alone in Utah, and my parents and my sister were gracious enough to fly from South Carolina to assist during my recovery. They each took a week and coordinated their flights so they could take each other to the airport. We decided to take a trip to Salt Lake City which is a 40 minute drive from my home. I had to lay on my side the entire time, but I really wanted to show my parents the Christmas lights at Temple Square. It was snowing and about 19 degrees, but I was happy to be able to walk around for about 30 minutes. My mom was freezing, however – those Southerners! I’ve acclimated to the cold since I moved here 3 years ago, but my poor parents...
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