10 Weeks without a tailbone

Well, I think that an update is way past due, but life is busy!

I can officially say that the pain I originally felt with my dislocated tailbone is gone. I don't feel pain in the incision site very often either.

There are two issues that I continue to deal with, but I still think the surgery was worth it. First, I have been sick at my stomach because of the broad spectrum antibiotics. Ten weeks with a disagreeable stomach isn't fun. I'm on my second round of medication to kill the bad bacteria that's growing so that the good bacteria can restore balance. Second, I've got a lot of sore muscles in my lower back and by bum. I think this is due in part to my increase in activity. I'm also being less careful to not use those muscles.

Overall, I'm happy with my recovery. I'm a little less optimistic that I can get on my bike on September 5th, but at least I will be able to ride a bike again!

Thanks for everyones prayers and wishes. I want to make it clear that I'm not complaining. I just want to make sure that when someone is presented with the choice to have a coccygectomy that they will have some account that might help them make a decision.

Happy Anniversary

I originally had a long post here, but I decided to make it shorter and easier to read.

Five years ago, I started taking Zoloft for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. It has been great. Life is different. I wish I could slay the stigma associated with anti-depressants, but I can't do it alone. I thought I would do my part and post here that I am so glad for what modern medicine can do. Just like your heart can have problems, your brain can to. That's why taking Zoloft has helped me. Sometimes my brain just doesn't work right.