Hi- my name is Leslie and I had my surgery on 12/23/08. My recovery has been going well so far, just feel soreness, but no real pain. I have been drinking water, eating jello and carnation instant breakfast. Today is the first day that the smell of food has made me think about eating. I have stayed out of the kitchen completely and am nervous to go in.

My doctor has not called to check in with me since the surgery- is this normal? I have not had any problems, but I do feel like someone should have checked in to see how I was doing.

Hi Leslie, we are glad to have you here with us. It sounds like your recovery is going well, which is good.

I am surprised no one has called from your surgeon's office to follow-up and see how you are doing. I know my surgeon had his nurse call me the day I returned home to make sure I was settled in ok, and she called me a couple of times before my first post-op appointment to make sure I was doing well. Maybe because of the holidays and people are off, etc. they didn't call you? I am not sure.

Hi Leslie, I have not hear from my surgeon either but it is the holiday and I assume that I will hear from them soon. My surgery was on Dec 24th so we are in this together. I live in Dallas and would love to chat with you. My skype ID is jpward001.

Thanks for responding- I am 5 days post op now and starting to get hungry- nothing but jello and carnation instant breakfast. I call my doctor tomorrow and hopefully will get to start the 2nd phase of mushy foods.

I still find it odd that the Dr. or nurse never called- I know that it is the holiday- but you would think that they would have an interest in your condition. When i call in the morning I plan to ask them about their procedures- it does not give me much confidence.

Hope you are feeling well. I am one day ahead of you, and I can tell you that each day makes a difference. I was never feeling bad- but today I am starting to feel like myself.

I plan to call the Doctor tomorrow and can hopefully start on mushy foods. I am starting to get hungry!!

I was banded on 12/23 and don't get to go to mushies until Jan. 8th when I go for a follow up. I don't know how I am going to make it!

I was banded on 12/23 and don't get to go to mushies until Jan. 8th when I go for a follow up. I don't know how I am going to make it!

We do it one day at a time. I don't get mushies until Jan 9th so I feel your pain. I has been very hard but I have stayed on track so far. How are you doing.