+1 I agree completely! BIG difference between a sore butt while you adapt to a new saddle.... and a saddle doing damage to you. I use a saddle with a cut out myself... although I rarely ever recommend them to anyone.... because very few people need a cut out saddle. But you may find a huge amount of relief with a proper sized (sit bone width) cut out saddle.

Also.... if you're new to road bikes you may want to be fitted and have bicycle adjustments made (even if only by a cyclist friend for now). So that... among other things... your butt is properly perched far enough back on the saddle that you benefit from a cut out.

Just MHO's