Tail-bone pain!
I'm 2.5 years postop and 100+pounds lost etc. The fly in my ointment is discomfort from my tail-bone when sitting or driving, and I want to start riding a motorcycle next year! Discomfort turns to pain after 30 minutes sitting. I have a firm cushion with the tail-bone area cut out of it, which helps a bit. I refuse to go down the pain-killer route. Seen a Physio and my GP, only option would be an operation with a poor success rate. Orthopaedic cushions and air cushions are no better than my home made version.
I knew about the possibility of this sort of problem before I had the vsg, but that it resolved in the first 18 months to 2 years. Anyone have any ideas or could tell me what works for them? HELP!!
I knew about the possibility of this sort of problem before I had the vsg, but that it resolved in the first 18 months to 2 years. Anyone have any ideas or could tell me what works for them? HELP!!
I have various bone pains that I didn't have before when my protective layer of fat was rather thick.
Besides the tail bone pain, I also struggle with knee pain when I lie on my side in bed. I have to stagger my legs now so my knees don't knock together.
When I sit on wood chairs, my ribs and backbone sometimes hurt if they hit the back of the chair just right, so sometimes I have to sit leaning forward.
All in all, these seem to be improving some (especially tailbone) as my fat and muscle redistribute. Only time will tell. A small price to pay for losing the weight!
You may try different cushions to see if different styles offer different results.
Besides the tail bone pain, I also struggle with knee pain when I lie on my side in bed. I have to stagger my legs now so my knees don't knock together.
When I sit on wood chairs, my ribs and backbone sometimes hurt if they hit the back of the chair just right, so sometimes I have to sit leaning forward.
All in all, these seem to be improving some (especially tailbone) as my fat and muscle redistribute. Only time will tell. A small price to pay for losing the weight!
You may try different cushions to see if different styles offer different results.
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Ohhh the pain...mine kills me sometimes. Usually im just uncomfortable, but if I have to sit for too long, I probably look like Im sitting on pins becuse I cant just sit in one postion - im wiggling around a lot.
Some people said they have found a little relief when they did a LBL and some fat injected into their butt :) Me - I'll try anything so that's what im doing !
Some people said they have found a little relief when they did a LBL and some fat injected into their butt :) Me - I'll try anything so that's what im doing !
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