well, I think things are pretty normal at this point, based on discussions like these. I have my 2 week post op appointment this Friday, and I have a list of my frustrations..but what's the point? I would never go back to this surgeon based on my experiences with the staff..and I guess the lack of follow-up from the surgeon (a simple phone call from one of his staffers would leave been greatly appreciated, and the fact that it took 48 hours to get a refill on my medications during an extremely difficult time are apparently the way it is??? oh well..thank goodness I didn't have any serious problem... I guess I'm being nostalgic about doctors who seemed to really care about their patients...