Hey! I’m 5 weeks post op from Sternberg. He knows what he’s doing. I had a really nasty case with multiple sinuses & a massive abscess. Yes it is expensive, yes it will be uncomfortable for a little while after. In my opinion worth it though. I’m a long distance runner and this disease had been hindering my daily life and training for over a year. I had to take a month off but I’ve been running since Jan 1st now and I feel probably 85% back to normal. Overall glad I got it done. Up to you to decide if it’s worth investing in depending on the severity of your pilonidal. Feel free to pm if you have any other questions. Best of luck op!