Question:
Has anyone post op had tailbone problems?

I am 1 year post op and have lost 115 lbs. I recently noticed that i have problems with sitting for an extended period of time. My backside actually goes numb, and hurts like heck. I don't know if I have always had this problem and the cushion I carried before the weight loss covered it up but know I am finding it to be unbearable, and to top it off my insurance company denied my first request for a tummy tuck.    — scencemi (posted on March 27, 2003)


March 27, 2003
Yes, I've not seen anyone who didn't have a flat butt. We mostly learn to sit to one side, legs crossed & try to look suave, sitting on one bun. It takes about 3 yrs for Butt Be Back, when you start to get a little padding back there again, UNLESS you are working out, then you'll get something to sit on a little sooner. Every chair seat in my house has a cusion.
   — vitalady

March 27, 2003
Just wanted to let you know that I am dealing with that same uncomfortable feeling of sitting down and instantlly feeling my tailbone notch. Just doesn't feel Normal But people that are the perfect weight say its normal to feel your tailbone, we just always had to much "Extra Padding" there to notice. Good Luck.
   — Rebecca B.

March 27, 2003
Jennifer, You mean I"m normal, I usually carry a pillow or an extra jacket with me, when-ever I go anywhere, I find myself not being able to stay put in the seat, I'm always moving around, and you're so right the buns flat out hurt and are sore from sitting, I usually get up every hour from my sit down job, and stretch and do some leg exercises at my desk, (People think I'm weird) but hey, the buns truly hurt, It's nice to have your husband tell you, that you have a boney but, just imagine, go from having a very large flat butt to a little thing ! , I'll take the pain, just wish I could add a little more cushion to it, What exercise would do that for us ? Please if someone could give us some advise for a particular exercise to add some buns, let us know . Post op 10 months down 127 pounds........ ( aoubt 20 pounds to goal)
   — tannedtigress

March 27, 2003
I know EXACTLY what you mean...I never knew I had so many BONES until I lost 112 pounds..I am always squirming around trying to get comfortable when I sit!!! But at least now I can fit in the chair!!!!
   — Suzanne S.

March 27, 2003
*LOL* Michelle! I couldn't have said it more eloquently if I tried. Ha ha ha!
   — ronascott

March 27, 2003
I thought mine was due to the extra skin that was on my butt, but now that that is gone I still have the problem! It's even hard to lay on it. I just ordered 8 minute buns...going to have to try and build some muscle back there cuz I'm as flat as a pancake!
   — Lisa N M.

March 27, 2003
Me too:( Whats worse the loose skin kinda rolls, giving me a boil on my butt occasionally. PCP has looked at it. Too much sitting gets it to come back. This isa all a good incentive to get up and get moving. So I guess it has uits advantages...
   — bob-haller

March 28, 2003
I've always had a huge butt, even when I was close to an ideal weight. Now, post-op, I'm down 121 pounds and my butt is FLAT and small. My thighs are large, but the butt is small. Go figure...... PS: I NEVER thought I'd say I had a small behind.
   — Kathy J.

October 13, 2005
I am 6 years post op and also experienced problems with my tailbone after surgery. I dont know exactly when the problem resolved itself but it has been at least 4 years since Ive felt discomfort. It may have something to do with exercise and building up your butt and thigh (backside) muscles. I think its important, especially after this surgery, to do some strength training. People often overlook the loss of muscle they experience during dramatic weight loss. Muscle will not flatten out like fat does. My skin was loose after weight loss and when Id sit, the fat would flail out and not provide enough cushion. Muscle wont do this so when you sit, it should give your tailbone ample protection from the seat.
   — Rita O.

January 18, 2006
This is an EXCELLENT website with lots of information on this problem: http://www.coccyx.org/
   — [Deactivated Member]




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