That was a relief. Didn't see my surgeon but the "Head Fellow". She was a very young looking British Indian woman working in Auckland for further experience after qualifying as a consultant in Glasgow. She seemed to have a very clear understanding of my condition. Said everything was good after a thorough check-up, camera down nose etc. Advised me to massage my neck every night to reduce the swelling and said she'd check me every 6 weeks to 2 months. I was happy with that even though it would have been nice to have seen my own surgeon. Now I have a dental appointment at another hospital next week and will see the RO in early September. Still depending on my thick shakes for most of my nutrition and have put on a kilo or two. I can eat soft foods but about 20% remains in my mouth after swallowing. With my cheap version of a waterpik I'm able to wash it out but find the smoothies and thickshakes easier. I'm not too worried about it because I AM definitely improving at the soft food eating. I'll give it time.