One month post op- Overall I’m doing well. Most of the wound looks good. I’m working with no problems, driving, etc. I even went to Miami on vacation just last week. Sitting is pretty normal. There are still some types of chairs or furniture that don’t feel great. I still use my coccyx cushion at work.
However today I did notice a little spotting on my underwear which I had not seen since my last surgery. I also thought it felt a little different down there for the last 2-3 days but I didn’t think much of it. It’s not a horrible pain but it just felt different. I had my wife do a close inspection today and take pictures of the area. The very bottom of the scar did open a little bit. I immediately sent pictures to my doctor and explained the situation.
My doctor did tell me after surgery this could be a possibility. If there was going to be any type of delay, this could be it. When I sent the pictures to him, he did say it’s not uncommon and that it has a good chance of healing on it’s own with no further treatment. He advised me to send an updated picture in about 2 weeks to check the progress. I will go from there.
I know this is fairly common. So I ask anyone reading this, if this happened to you, how long did it take to heal? Or did it even heal? Did you need another procedure?
Still happy with my progress. Everyone heals at their own pace. I have an excellent doctor and an excellent team around me. I’m going to stay positive and keep on keeping on. This is just going to be a minor speed bump.
However today I did notice a little spotting on my underwear which I had not seen since my last surgery. I also thought it felt a little different down there for the last 2-3 days but I didn’t think much of it. It’s not a horrible pain but it just felt different. I had my wife do a close inspection today and take pictures of the area. The very bottom of the scar did open a little bit. I immediately sent pictures to my doctor and explained the situation.
My doctor did tell me after surgery this could be a possibility. If there was going to be any type of delay, this could be it. When I sent the pictures to him, he did say it’s not uncommon and that it has a good chance of healing on it’s own with no further treatment. He advised me to send an updated picture in about 2 weeks to check the progress. I will go from there.
I know this is fairly common. So I ask anyone reading this, if this happened to you, how long did it take to heal? Or did it even heal? Did you need another procedure?
Still happy with my progress. Everyone heals at their own pace. I have an excellent doctor and an excellent team around me. I’m going to stay positive and keep on keeping on. This is just going to be a minor speed bump.