Coccygectomy Recovery: Complete Timeline
Recovery from tailbone removal surgery requires patience and proper care. This guide walks you through what to expect week by week.
Week 1: Immediate Post-Op
- Pain managed with prescribed medications
- No sitting directly on wound
- Short walks only
- Wound care: keep clean and dry
- Sleep on side or stomach
Week 2-3: Early Healing
- Stitches removed (week 2-3)
- Begin sitting with special cushion
- Light household activities
- Continue wound monitoring
Week 4-6: Building Strength
- Return to desk work (with cushion)
- Physical therapy begins
- Gentle core exercises
- Driving short distances
Month 3-6: Full Recovery
- Most activities resumed
- Scar tissue maturing
- Final results apparent
- Maintenance exercise program
Warning Signs to Call Doctor
- Increasing redness or swelling
- Pus or foul drainage
- Fever over 101°F
- Wound opening
- Severe pain not controlled by medication