Tail Bone Hurts!

[RichardVST 20]

Apologize, but I have posted this before - hoping to get some new feedback.

Every since my surgery in February '13, my tailbone/butt is killing me! It really hurts to sit for any length of time. Wahh! Forget hard chairs or benches, but cars, airplanes, soft chairs, couches...bicycle forget about it!

I have never fallen or injured myself - could it really just be the lack of fat that I was used too. I have lost 150lbs, but have been stable for 6 to 9 months. I would think that at some point I would adapt. I do lots of exercise to build up the area - squats etc. I had to give up stationary bike.

Would love some help - why has this happened, how can I make it go away, what can I do to live with the pain? I have a chance to travel internationally, but am seriously considering not because I know I would be miserable....

Thanks for any help.

[Indigo1991 1,612]

Ooooh, I sympathise, have had the same problem. Yes, it's a lack of fat and muscle in your butt that's the problem.

I have almost sorted it through Pilates and targeted and repeated exercise for building muscle in my backside. It takes a bit of time but it does give you some relief. I also sat to one side and with one leg over the other to shift my weight on to one cheek rather than sit directly on my tail for long periods ( we have the strangest conversations on here....) On long haul flights, I also took a little padded sheepskin pad to sit on. It all helped because once your tail gets inflamed, takes a while to calm it down.

Might also be worth a chat with your PCP....

Edited September 22, 2014 by Indigo1991

[Goddardgo 90]

I thought my surgeon dropped me lol!! I have had the same problem since surgery on 7/24. Okay.. now I will start focusing on muscle in the butt.. who knew. I really have been complaining thinking that he did something to me..

[par1959 470]

I can no longer ride my motorcycle as far. The down side to weight loss surgery.

[RichardVST 20]

Thanks for the input and support.

I ordered a cushion from Amazon - I'll post if it helps. Won't that be fun dragging my butt cushion on the plane!!! Still better than not fitting in the seat and having to get seat belt extender!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JWI3K9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Appreciate any exercise recommendations.....

[Babbs 14,680]

Have you been to a doctor about it? Just to make sure everything is okay and it's just your skinny butt? I don't want to alarm you,but I had a friend with the same symptom. Turned out he had bone cancer that started in that area...like 8 said I don't want to alarm you but I would feel better if you got it checked out

[RichardVST 20]

I have not been to the doctor....but I guess that I ought to!